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bobgreco · 08-23-2010, 06:46 PM

When I bought my 1929 pickup, it came with the fabric for the headliner in a bag. I cannot figure out how to install it. The ceiling is just a series of wooden spars going from front to back. I suppose I could staple it up, but then would need to cover each row with something. Any help would be appreciated.

Bob

Ed Saniewski · 08-23-2010, 06:55 PM

Bob there is a great how to in the Les Andrews Model A Ford Handbook vol. 2 on installing the roof on a 1929 Closed Cab Pick Up. I think it is vol 2, maybe vol.3, I don't have them in front of me.

Don/WI · 08-23-2010, 07:49 PM

There is no headliner on the '28 or '29 CC Pick-Up. There is a black "sheet-like" material that is installed directly on top of the bows. Then chicken wire goes on top of the black material. The cotton batting material is installed next and finally the vinyl top material is installed. It's not quite that simple but that is the sequence of the materials that are used. There are some that do not use the chicken wire as I understand the original CCPU did not use it. I believe it gives a little extra support and prevents sagging. IMHO. Don/WI

1931 flamingo · 08-23-2010, 09:27 PM

I believe what Don/WI is saying is that the wood bows are exposed.
Paul in CT

Dan Partain · 08-23-2010, 09:28 PM

Bob, check out these great photos of a 28-29 top installation by Marco.

http://abarnyard.com/temp/82-a/

Thanks again Marco, these photos have been a great resource.

-DAN

CCWKen · 08-23-2010, 09:49 PM

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It's muslin, often called broadcloth, and gets stretched tight over the TOP of roof rails and tacked around the perimeter. This is applied before the top pad and top material is applied. I would not use "chicken wire". It stretches and doesn't return so it offers little or no support. And, it often "shows through". If you install the muslin tight, you will not have sags.

This picture is from a 26 Closed Cab Model TT but it had the same top arrangement.

Bob P. · 09-29-2010, 11:29 PM

Wow your right those photos that Marco has at http://abarnyard.com/temp/82-a/ are a great help to anyone with a 29 pickup! Thank you.

08-23-2010, 06:46 PM	#1
bobgreco Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 222	1929 Pickup Headliner When I bought my 1929 pickup, it came with the fabric for the headliner in a bag. I cannot figure out how to install it. The ceiling is just a series of wooden spars going from front to back. I suppose I could staple it up, but then would need to cover each row with something. Any help would be appreciated. Bob

08-23-2010, 06:55 PM	#2
Ed Saniewski Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Denville NJ Posts: 964	Re: 1929 Pickup Headliner Bob there is a great how to in the Les Andrews Model A Ford Handbook vol. 2 on installing the roof on a 1929 Closed Cab Pick Up. I think it is vol 2, maybe vol.3, I don't have them in front of me. __________________ Model A Ford Club of New Jersey http://www.mafcnj.org Model A Pick Up Owners and Enthusiasts http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/group.php?groupid=5

08-23-2010, 07:49 PM	#3
Don/WI Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kaukauna, Wisconsin Posts: 394	Re: 1929 Pickup Headliner There is no headliner on the '28 or '29 CC Pick-Up. There is a black "sheet-like" material that is installed directly on top of the bows. Then chicken wire goes on top of the black material. The cotton batting material is installed next and finally the vinyl top material is installed. It's not quite that simple but that is the sequence of the materials that are used. There are some that do not use the chicken wire as I understand the original CCPU did not use it. I believe it gives a little extra support and prevents sagging. IMHO. Don/WI

08-23-2010, 09:27 PM	#4
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,392	Re: 1929 Pickup Headliner I believe what Don/WI is saying is that the wood bows are exposed. Paul in CT

08-23-2010, 09:28 PM	#5
Dan Partain Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hangtown, CA Posts: 556	Re: 1929 Pickup Headliner Bob, check out these great photos of a 28-29 top installation by Marco. http://abarnyard.com/temp/82-a/ Thanks again Marco, these photos have been a great resource. -DAN

09-29-2010, 11:29 PM	#7
Bob P. Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 20	Re: 1929 Pickup Headliner Wow your right those photos that Marco has at http://abarnyard.com/temp/82-a/ are a great help to anyone with a 29 pickup! Thank you.