headlining questions

[Fu Manchu]

It did mean I couldn't use the fasteners, but it also did not sag or anything because the trim panels held it in place. I also trimmed and insulated those panels too.

 

[Lex]

It did mean I couldn't use the fasteners, but it also did not sag or anything because the trim panels held it in place. I also trimmed and insulated those panels too.

I was wondering what kept it all up?

 

[VPRob]

I/ve found it tends to sag behind the dome light if the clips can't be used. The replacement I put in before did and the one I just took out of the VS had dropped (the board) in that area too. So I want to try and get the clips to work.

 

[Fu Manchu]

???
There’s nothing of the headliner behind that area. The light should be ample, plus the side trims and the door seals to hold it up.

If the headliner has been bent or it’s structure comprised, perhaps.

Mine was never an issue.

 

[VPRob]

Ok Fu, I take your point. The trick is probably to make sure the board is held well up in position while the light, the handles and the side trim are fixed in place. Then it can't really sag. Maybe I can afford not to obsess about the clips and velcro.

 

[Fu Manchu]

Oh yeah, it dropped a little until I had the light in and did sit slightly lower on the window than before. However coming back to the car on a hot day and it not being overly hot inside, it was worth it. Also quieter driving was nice.

 

[VPRob]

My local guy has recovered the headboard for $120. He supplied the fabric. I supplied a (VS) headboard cleaned up of old glue and foam. I need to re-install it myself.
Next step is to pull out the existing headboard and see what I've got in the way of velcro backed clips and whether any rusty spots need attention before installing the new board

 

[Fu Manchu]

Both my VZ Crewmans also has the same Velcro tabs as VU-VS ute. Not required for reinstallation though. Made no difference.