Re: half-cab headliner

["Joe Costanzo" <joe_costanzo@domain.elided>]

     Rich,
     
     I just installed a "new" headliner in my Scout II.  I used a 4x8 sheet 
     of masonite, spray painted it black, put holes in the right places so 
     I could attach it to the hard top, and shoved it on in.  So far, I've 
     only hung a dome light and an external CB speaker from it, but the 
     material is strong enough to hold a bit of weight with a sheet metal 
     or wood screw driven through it.
     
     For noise (and heat) insulation, I glued/duct-taped foam sealer 
     insulation to the top side (pink stuff, non-fiberglass, comes in a 
     roll).  It did a substantial job at reducing road noise - I won't know 
     about the thermal aspects until winter arrives.
     
     So far, I'm pretty happy with it, although if you go this route, you 
     might want to use some sort of cloth or material over paint:  a week 
     and a half later, the paint smell is still present (although 
     diminishing).  To use bare masonite would be lousy, as it's a fairly 
     dusty material.
     
     Let me know if you'd like any more detail on what I've done.
     
     Joe Costanzo
     '79 Scout II


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Subject: half-cab headliner
Author:  "Richard Knack" <birdman@domain.elided> at internet
Date:    9/15/98 2:57 PM


I tried posting this question on the Binder Bulletin without success (no 
replies) so I thought I'd try it here. I want to install a headliner in the 
steel top of my '73 Scout II half-cab, as it would provide a convenient 
place to mount speakers and interior lights and also cut down noise and add 
insulation. Problem is, I'm not sure how to go about it. Has anyone else 
done this, or have any really good suggestions? If so, I'd like to know. 
Thanks!
     
Rich Knack