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speedgod^s13 · 04-26-2018, 12:13 AM

Okay, so I've got everything from a 180sx to convert my seatbelts to manual, including all the pillars. The only thing that I have not been able to source, is a manual seatbelt headliner. For those that have done this conversion, what did you guys do to fill the gap of the OEM headliner? Or, if someone knows where I can get a JDM/Canadian headliner, message me.

*k00laid83* · 04-26-2018, 08:42 AM

I'm in the same boat. I have to figure out how to extend the edges of my headliner as well. I was thinking of fiberglass or a thick cardboard glued to the edges of my original headliner.

I was actually going to go to my local pick n pull and find another nissan headliner that has the same flat contour. Then I would make a template and cut out what I need from the spare headliner. I was reading that you can glue canvas material down in the back of both pieces to add strength. More than likely I'll have to remove / scrape the original foam off, and then glue a whole new layer of foam. At least that way it will look like one whole piece. Maybe I can show my process and post it up on here.

***CrimsonRockett*** · 04-26-2018, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by k00laid83

I'm in the same boat. I have to figure out how to extend the edges of my headliner as well. I was thinking of fiberglass or a thick cardboard glued to the edges of my original headliner.

I was actually going to go to my local pick n pull and find another nissan headliner that has the same flat contour. Then I would make a template and cut out what I need from the spare headliner. I was reading that you can glue canvas material down in the back of both pieces to add strength. More than likely I'll have to remove / scrape the original foam off, and then glue a whole new layer of foam. At least that way it will look like one whole piece. Maybe I can show my process and post it up on here.

I remember several years back someone glued thick cardboard and shaped it to cover the areas needed.

Once you get it wrapped with new material, I doubt you'll notice it was missing to begin with.

Although I do have two JDM headliners (non-sunroof coupe and hatch). Kinda spoiled.

*k00laid83* · 04-26-2018, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by CrimsonRockett

I remember several years back someone glued thick cardboard and shaped it to cover the areas needed.

Once you get it wrapped with new material, I doubt you'll notice it was missing to begin with.

Although I do have two JDM headliners (non-sunroof coupe and hatch). Kinda spoiled.

Wait you have an extra JDM hatch headliner? You interested in selling by chance lol?

speedgod^s13 · 04-27-2018, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by CrimsonRockett

I remember several years back someone glued thick cardboard and shaped it to cover the areas needed.

Once you get it wrapped with new material, I doubt you'll notice it was missing to begin with.

Although I do have two JDM headliners (non-sunroof coupe and hatch). Kinda spoiled.

I don't know if you remember, but I still have the rocket dancer wing you sold me, years ago. If you are game to sell the headliner, I'd be totally down to cover the shipping.

speedgod^s13 · 04-27-2018, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by k00laid83

I'm in the same boat. I have to figure out how to extend the edges of my headliner as well. I was thinking of fiberglass or a thick cardboard glued to the edges of my original headliner.

I was actually going to go to my local pick n pull and find another nissan headliner that has the same flat contour. Then I would make a template and cut out what I need from the spare headliner. I was reading that you can glue canvas material down in the back of both pieces to add strength. More than likely I'll have to remove / scrape the original foam off, and then glue a whole new layer of foam. At least that way it will look like one whole piece. Maybe I can show my process and post it up on here.

Sounds like a pain in the rear.

CamryOnBronze · 04-27-2018, 09:01 AM

My friend Tim just had this done to his car:

Might be worth asking him in his build thread here on Zilvia:

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=654215&page=2

I was fortunate enough to have a friend from Zilvia located in Toronto source a Canadian headliner for me for $20 CAD and bring it over the border to Michigan- lucked out!

*k00laid83* · 04-27-2018, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by CamryOnBronze

My friend Tim just had this done to his car:

Might be worth asking him in his build thread here on Zilvia:

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=654215&page=2

I was fortunate enough to have a friend from Zilvia located in Toronto source a Canadian headliner for me for $20 CAD and bring it over the border to Michigan- lucked out!

I'll for sure message him and see if he can provide any suggestions.

oLemurs · 05-24-2018, 09:02 PM

well i feel like a dumbass cutting up my usdm B pillars for the seatbelt to go through... not really sure what i was thinking

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speedgod^s13 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Age: 41 Posts: 3,159 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Manual Seatbelt Conversion (Headliner) Okay, so I've got everything from a 180sx to convert my seatbelts to manual, including all the pillars. The only thing that I have not been able to source, is a manual seatbelt headliner. For those that have done this conversion, what did you guys do to fill the gap of the OEM headliner? Or, if someone knows where I can get a JDM/Canadian headliner, message me.

04-26-2018, 08:42 AM	#2
k00laid83 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Carson City, NV Age: 38 Posts: 307 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I'm in the same boat. I have to figure out how to extend the edges of my headliner as well. I was thinking of fiberglass or a thick cardboard glued to the edges of my original headliner. I was actually going to go to my local pick n pull and find another nissan headliner that has the same flat contour. Then I would make a template and cut out what I need from the spare headliner. I was reading that you can glue canvas material down in the back of both pieces to add strength. More than likely I'll have to remove / scrape the original foam off, and then glue a whole new layer of foam. At least that way it will look like one whole piece. Maybe I can show my process and post it up on here. Last edited by k00laid83; 04-26-2018 at 09:16 AM..

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CamryOnBronze Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MI Age: 35 Posts: 3,913 Trader Rating: (131) Rides Gallery: CamryOnBronze Feedback Score: 131 reviews	My friend Tim just had this done to his car: Might be worth asking him in his build thread here on Zilvia: http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=654215&page=2 I was fortunate enough to have a friend from Zilvia located in Toronto source a Canadian headliner for me for $20 CAD and bring it over the border to Michigan- lucked out! __________________ CamryOnBronze.com

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05-24-2018, 09:02 PM	#9
oLemurs Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: MO Posts: 197 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well i feel like a dumbass cutting up my usdm B pillars for the seatbelt to go through... not really sure what i was thinking