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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 04:24 PM
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Ok, so I finally decided to tackle some much needed interior upgrading since I am lacking in that area...I went with yellow suede for the roof headliner, back door (hatch) piece, and other small misc parts. I'am going to do the pillars in black suede...I have done all the work thus far by myself...I know my work is not perfect and I have never done anything like this before but I'am happy with the results... I have included photos of the work I have completed as of now...

For the roof headliner, I'am waiting until friday so that "The Man" Randode can come over and give me a hand...I really don't want to screw that up!

Some pics of my adventure,

All hardware/accessories removed along with the headliner:









The fabric, yellow suede:



Some of the finished work:











Old Sep 21, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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very nice
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 06:39 PM
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are you gonna throw some deadening up in the roof to cut down on some wind noise?

I can't wait to see the outcome!
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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where di du get the suede from? I am doing my headliner soon
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 08:29 PM
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Looks nice YeloSub. If you need more suede let me know. I got an account
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 08:32 PM
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did you think about adding another dome light to the back of the headliner while it's out?
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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Too much yellow!
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 10:00 PM
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^^^^Haha, very funny Scott!^^^^

As far as adding another dome light, I took the one where the stock one usually goes and put it at the front because I have a roof mounted TV and it has a built-in dome light.

Thanks for the offer Chad...I wish I knew before I bought it but I didn't pay much, $15 a square yard...Just went out and bought my black suede for the pillars.

The rear view mirror, oh! sh*t handles, and other misc pieces are at Chris's (n2htwlz) getting painted black.

I got the suede from a shop here in PHX Az...You can go to any fabric store and ask for suede, or any other material your looking for...It's not that expensive even if you screw up a couple times, RIGHT SCOTT? Haha, got you back!

No, I'm not adding sound deadening as of yet...I is BROKE!

I will update the pics as I complete each piece...Thanks for the comments, good or bad!
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 10:02 PM
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Oh and by the way Scott...You have too much BLUE going on, just like your ballz...HeeHee......J/K
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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looks great!

what size was this piece:
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 10:25 PM
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I bought 3 yards of fabric @ 60 inches wide...There is plenty left over to do the back liftgate piece and a few smaller pieces...
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by YELOSUB

It's not that expensive even if you screw up a couple times, RIGHT SCOTT? Haha, got you back!
I guess it would have turned out a lot better if someone would not have cut the fabric to close to the edge. Hmmmmm......I will leave th next round to the professionals.
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by YELOSUB
Oh and by the way Scott...You have too much BLUE going on, just like your ballz...HeeHee......J/K
I guess that is why they call your ride the YELOSUB! Mine is just EXTREM!
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 10:36 PM
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All kidding aside it will look bad a$$ when it is done.
Old Sep 22, 2006 | 01:09 AM
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Thats really going to look nice!!!
Old Sep 22, 2006 | 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by phoenixtc
Originally Posted by YELOSUB

It's not that expensive even if you screw up a couple times, RIGHT SCOTT? Haha, got you back!
I guess it would have turned out a lot better if someone would not have cut the fabric to close to the edge. Hmmmmm......I will leave th next round to the professionals.
Ok, got me on that one...But if I recall, I only cut one to close and then I went to bed...The next day you show me your finished product and I see MULTIPLE mishaps...Have fun at work!
Old Sep 22, 2006 | 02:43 AM
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i wrapped my headliner in black suede about 3 weeks ago and i used a spray adhesive that i got at micheals and now the suede is comming unglued and falling off of the headliner.....so

what kind of glue did u use, and do u have any tips for doing it?
Old Sep 22, 2006 | 02:57 AM
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Did the parts just pull off or did you have to do any unbolting?Was it easy to pull the headliner off?
Old Sep 22, 2006 | 03:01 AM
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what kind of glue did u use, and do u have any tips for doing it?[/quote]

3M (black can), can be bought at Wal-Mart, Pep Boys, or most auto parts store.
Old Sep 22, 2006 | 03:11 AM
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that looks really good, i got an idea now, hmmm



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