This is the most informative and simplified demonstration I have seen. keep up this encouraging approach. I am getting more confident in my projects after watching your videos.
Compliments of my children and Mrs. I am now the proud new owner of a headliner for my 48 Chevy. A steamer just like yours is on its way and then I’ll be tackling this project for myself. Thanks for the pep talk at the end! I’m going to give it a try!
I know this is thrown around a lot but, if I can do it you can do it. Go slow, use only a few staples to begin with and let the fabric show you what it wants to do. You got it man! Oh and MY compliments to your family. We are blessed men who have families that support us in our hobbies and interests.
Looks Great you make it look as it can be done by a DIY person so I am going to do my 40 Buick coupe myself after seeing you do it. Thanks SO MUCH for taking the time to make this video.
***FANTASTIC*** I was going to pay a couple hundred bucks to have someone install the headliner in my 1937 Pontiac - but with this video I am certain I can do it myself. Just have to MEASURE TWICE , CUT ONCE the extra material!! My headliner is a very soft brushed cotton like the one you used in your 1948 Chevrolet. I just need to see how you are going to install the wire-on windlace along the side seams of the headliner (where you stapled to tack strip).
Great job. Thanks for the instruction & tips. I hear that some folks use a heat gun rather than a steamer. I believe they pull the fabric tight & staple it, with as few wrinkles as possible, then apply the heat gun to smooth out the fabric. I'm thinking that I'd probably burn the thing up with a heat gun --- but I do love a good fire. See ya on the next ride.
Great job! I may never make it this far on my old wreck, but if I do, this will be my first stop for instruction. My bows are really rusty. I think maybe my car was submerged on a yearly basis.
Sorry for the delay. I did a ring and pinion on a '54 pickup and don't remember even really needing the special tool. I don't have a 53 truck manual but the pass. car manual reads the same as what you're describing. I think once you tighten the three bolts down, then you remove the tool and your clearance stays put. Let me know if this "rings" true with what you're working with. If not I'll try to research it a little more.
@@TheJayhawker thank you much for the response, I think that’s the way it go’s too, I will let you know when I start the R&P , I will be putting up videos
Hi Jayhawker could you answer a question for me , I don’t understand what the gap tool on the pinion does everything I have seen says put it between the bearing and pinion then set it in the housing till it hits the shims then pull it out so what did it do, or do you tighten the three bolts and lock nuts before you pull out the gap tool?, thank you 🙏
@@TheJayhawker Oh yes, sorry i am about to do a R&P swap on my 53 1/2 ton, i call it a gap tool but it is the J-4050 tool used to clearance the bearing to the pinion gear, what i don't understand is that in all the illustrations and shop manuals, they say put the tool in place and slid the pinion in, but i don't see anywhere what to do next, i would expect you would want to tighten the tapered bolts down on the pinion shaft retainer before removing the tool, otherwise what's the point of using the tool, anything on this would be much appreciated, i am about to do a video on the whole procedure, i can't find this done on video anywhere, your bushing video was very helpful i know i will be referring to it, again thank you anything would be helpful
Where can u buy the material that goes between the car and the headline. The material that you staple to. Is there a name for it? You have inspired me to do my own! Great job.
Great instructional videos ! Thank You. Looks like you had useable tack strips front, rear, and back side windows. My "47 town sedan came completely stripped out. Are the tack strips a heavy cardboard that is glued in? Or what? something else above door and A pillar ?? Regards-Mark
The tack strips are a heavy paperboard type material, something like the brown hardboard that you can buy in 4x8 sheets. Or like pegboard but I believe a little softer and more receptive to taking staples and tacks. They typically measure about 5/8" or so and are about 3/16" thick. They are mostly nailed onto the sheet metal by the use of small fluted or spiral shank tacks that grab the sheet metal very well. They can be found on McMaster-Carrs website. On your 47 you may see holes from these tack wherever you need a tack strip. Also you may see triangular tabs punched through the sheet metal and these were used to hold tack strips as well. There needs to be a tack strip everywhere you mention. All along the top of the doors and going down along the back edge of them. The A pillars are mostly sold steel but have a few slots with a tack strip behind them and a couple tacks where used on this '48 as well going right into the steel.
Definitely the video I was waiting for! Thanks! The only question I have is did you have to replace the tack strip at the windshield and rear windows? What did you staple to? Any insight is appreciated!
I was very fortunate on this project that all tack strips were still usable, other than that 4" piece above the left rear window. Yes, there is a tack strip about 3/16" thick by 1/2" wide across the top of the windshield and around the three sides of the rear window.
Thanks for the reply. I do have new tack strip that I’ll be putting up in the rear window area and the windshield area. Does the steel bend the 1/4” staples just enough for them to sit flush? It seems like that would be an issue but maybe not. As always your input is appreciated.
Sorry for the delay. I simply told SMS what model I had and they took it from there. All headliners are going to come larger than needed and you cut to fit.
The best you can get is a copy of the 42-48 Chevrolet service manual. While helpful in many ways you may find it lacking in others. There are many instances when they describe how to do something with specific names but they give no illustrations to show what they're talking about. Other helpful books may be the original wiring diagrams book if you need to rewire yours, a 46-47 fisher body manual, or even some of the Chevrolet Service News publications that would have been issued from 47 & 48. Look through my playlist of videos for the '48 project. I have done quite a few that should be helpful. And you can always shoot me a question if you need to.
Haha! I just finished my 48 Pontiacs one. Frequent use of talking in 3 rd person 🫢 But results I’m happy with. Fisher has a forgotten 2nd row of windlace that took reimagineering!
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This is the most informative and simplified demonstration I have seen. keep up this encouraging approach. I am getting more confident in my projects after watching your videos.
Jayhawker, you did a fantastic job on the headliner!!
excellent job
Compliments of my children and Mrs. I am now the proud new owner of a headliner for my 48 Chevy. A steamer just like yours is on its way and then I’ll be tackling this project for myself. Thanks for the pep talk at the end! I’m going to give it a try!
I know this is thrown around a lot but, if I can do it you can do it. Go slow, use only a few staples to begin with and let the fabric show you what it wants to do. You got it man! Oh and MY compliments to your family. We are blessed men who have families that support us in our hobbies and interests.
Looks Great you make it look as it can be done by a DIY person so I am going to do my 40 Buick coupe myself after seeing you do it. Thanks SO MUCH for taking the time to make this video.
You can do it, and it's never the end of the world if something doesn't go quite right. Just keep tryin'!
@@TheJayhawker THANKS...........
***FANTASTIC*** I was going to pay a couple hundred bucks to have someone install the headliner in my 1937 Pontiac - but with this video I am certain I can do it myself. Just have to MEASURE TWICE , CUT ONCE the extra material!! My headliner is a very soft brushed cotton like the one you used in your 1948 Chevrolet. I just need to see how you are going to install the wire-on windlace along the side seams of the headliner (where you stapled to tack strip).
Ahh, that looks SO nice!
You can do my 42 anytime. Looks great 👍👍🙂
Thanks for the instruction going to do this on my 41
Great job. Thanks for the instruction & tips. I hear that some folks use a heat gun rather than a steamer. I believe they pull the fabric tight & staple it, with as few wrinkles as possible, then apply the heat gun to smooth out the fabric. I'm thinking that I'd probably burn the thing up with a heat gun --- but I do love a good fire. See ya on the next ride.
Great job! I may never make it this far on my old wreck, but if I do, this will be my first stop for instruction. My bows are really rusty. I think maybe my car was submerged on a yearly basis.
Great instructions!
Nice job, looks good.
Good video, I may have the courage to try to do this someday. I need to tighten up my 51 Chevy someday
great job!
Sorry about asking a differential question, on a headliner video, I have a lot of respect for anyone trying to put one in
Sorry for the delay. I did a ring and pinion on a '54 pickup and don't remember even really needing the special tool. I don't have a 53 truck manual but the pass. car manual reads the same as what you're describing. I think once you tighten the three bolts down, then you remove the tool and your clearance stays put. Let me know if this "rings" true with what you're working with. If not I'll try to research it a little more.
@@TheJayhawker thank you much for the response, I think that’s the way it go’s too, I will let you know when I start the R&P , I will be putting up videos
Good job, what kind of staple gun did you use, I'm going to try installing my headliner on my 47 stylemaster
Looks great! Would you think the vinyl headliner material would be harder to install? Thinking it won't stretch as easy as the cloth material.
You are doing an excellent job! Would you consider selling this vehicle. I would be very much interested. Take care brother
Sorry, I wish it was mine as well. I'm doing this work for the owner.
Will I be able to purchase this vehicle from you. You’re doing an excellent job.
hjey jayhawker, what brand is the air power staple gun are you usiong,love your channel,keep those video's coming
Looks great! I think I saw Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top helping you trim the excess on the rear window. What about cutting the dome light in?
Hi Jayhawker could you answer a question for me , I don’t understand what the gap tool on the pinion does everything I have seen says put it between the bearing and pinion then set it in the housing till it hits the shims then pull it out so what did it do, or do you tighten the three bolts and lock nuts before you pull out the gap tool?, thank you 🙏
Either I missed something or you didn't tell me, what exactly are you working on? A differential?
@@TheJayhawker Oh yes, sorry i am about to do a R&P swap on my 53 1/2 ton, i call it a gap tool but it is the J-4050 tool used to clearance the bearing to the pinion gear, what i don't understand is that in all the illustrations and shop manuals, they say put the tool in place and slid the pinion in, but i don't see anywhere what to do next, i would expect you would want to tighten the tapered bolts down on the pinion shaft retainer before removing the tool, otherwise what's the point of using the tool, anything on this would be much appreciated, i am about to do a video on the whole procedure, i can't find this done on video anywhere, your bushing video was very helpful i know i will be referring to it, again thank you anything would be helpful
God bless and thank you for getting back to me
Where can u buy the material that goes between the car and the headline. The material that you staple to. Is there a name for it? You have inspired me to do my own! Great job.
search for BOB DRAKE TACK STRIPES, you can find them in a variety of sizes at Summit racing and other websites.
Great instructional videos ! Thank You. Looks like you had useable tack strips front, rear, and back side windows. My "47 town sedan came completely stripped out. Are the tack strips a heavy cardboard that is glued in? Or what? something else above door and A pillar ?? Regards-Mark
The tack strips are a heavy paperboard type material, something like the brown hardboard that you can buy in 4x8 sheets. Or like pegboard but I believe a little softer and more receptive to taking staples and tacks. They typically measure about 5/8" or so and are about 3/16" thick. They are mostly nailed onto the sheet metal by the use of small fluted or spiral shank tacks that grab the sheet metal very well. They can be found on McMaster-Carrs website. On your 47 you may see holes from these tack wherever you need a tack strip. Also you may see triangular tabs punched through the sheet metal and these were used to hold tack strips as well. There needs to be a tack strip everywhere you mention. All along the top of the doors and going down along the back edge of them. The A pillars are mostly sold steel but have a few slots with a tack strip behind them and a couple tacks where used on this '48 as well going right into the steel.
Definitely the video I was waiting for! Thanks! The only question I have is did you have to replace the tack strip at the windshield and rear windows? What did you staple to? Any insight is appreciated!
I was very fortunate on this project that all tack strips were still usable, other than that 4" piece above the left rear window. Yes, there is a tack strip about 3/16" thick by 1/2" wide across the top of the windshield and around the three sides of the rear window.
Thanks for the reply. I do have new tack strip that I’ll be putting up in the rear window area and the windshield area. Does the steel bend the 1/4” staples just enough for them to sit flush? It seems like that would be an issue but maybe not. As always your input is appreciated.
@@philfisher7258 I found the 1/4" ers to work quite well. They must bend a little.
Did they have the measurements or did you supply them with the measurements my problem is i bought my 1947 pontiac streamliner 4 dr
Sorry for the delay. I simply told SMS what model I had and they took it from there. All headliners are going to come larger than needed and you cut to fit.
Is there a shop manual you recommend for these cars? I just bought a 47 coupe so I have to get to work on it. Thanks!
The best you can get is a copy of the 42-48 Chevrolet service manual. While helpful in many ways you may find it lacking in others. There are many instances when they describe how to do something with specific names but they give no illustrations to show what they're talking about. Other helpful books may be the original wiring diagrams book if you need to rewire yours, a 46-47 fisher body manual, or even some of the Chevrolet Service News publications that would have been issued from 47 & 48. Look through my playlist of videos for the '48 project. I have done quite a few that should be helpful. And you can always shoot me a question if you need to.
@@TheJayhawker thank you so much! I’ve watched a few of your other videos and they are top notch.
Haha! I just finished my 48 Pontiacs one. Frequent use of talking in 3 rd person 🫢
But results I’m happy with.
Fisher has a forgotten 2nd row of windlace that took reimagineering!