Ideas for missing headliner

[mibars]

Hi,
In the Suburban I bought there is no headliner, not even the moldings, I have just bare metal roof. I know that $529.95 can get me a headliner from LMC, however shipping is an issue as I'm in Poland.

I've searched the forums and I coudn't find if anyone has ever made a headliner from scratch, but maybe?

I was thinking about putting some bitumen accoustic mats on the roof sheet metal, then some sort of insulation to keep the heat down and then I have no idea: Some plastic sheet bolted to roof reinforcements? Or some thin wood fibre board? At the end I'd cover it with some sort of material, I was even considering a carpet similar to what is on door panels.

Any ideas what can be done?

 

[BadBowtie]

I like your ideal!!!

 

[Originalthor]

I'm in the same boat as you. Mine got destroyed by roof rack leaks. I will say though you will thank yourself the sooner you get insulation up there.
I got some fancy half inch foil backed insulation and sprayed glued it up there and tin taped the seams.
I'm probably going to take it down and put up killmat then the foil insulation back up. Its still a little tinny sound when knocking it.

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[Ricko1966]

Considering you are in poland,I don't know what materials are available etc. To complicate this I've never seen this done in a burb,but saw it in an acquaintances car forever ago he made a cardboard headliner and painted it,it actually didn't look bad. Idk if you could make one out of Luan and spray glue fabric too it or paint it.IDK if that picture will tell anything but that is bathroom wallboard from Menards its thin Masonite with a textured vinyl covering,that might be an idea too. Paint it whatever color matches your upholstery with vinyl dye.

 

[mibars]

Availability of building materials is also slightly different than in US, like I've never seen plastic wallboards in bathrooms, however there are some PVC boards available at our DIY/construction shops. Luan board seems also like a good choice, thanks for ideas!

 

[Royal Sierra 454]

My 77 had a headliner. All of the trim molding was there. I used textured Durabak 18. It is said to be good for sound deadening. Can always install a headliner later. I am happy with the result. Can take more pictures if wanted.

 

[Jeff Lewis]

Truck bed liner

 

[Bennyt]

Have you looked to see if the old style headliners that were used before boards is available for Suburbans? The kind with bows? For crewcabs, they do not make the reproduction boards so the aftermarket sells the bow style. That would be considerably less expensive to ship.