1969 patrol on ebay 02/23/2015

[overton]

The headliner is the perforated, foam backed vinyl. Not sure why is looks like hardboard in the pics. The only hardboard are the trim panels.

Here's an original headliner from a 68 - I am told 69 was this way as well.

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[RiverPatrol]

Very nice picture. Yes, the texture on the vinyl changed in '68. Is is still perforated, foam backed vinyl though. I can see why you thought it was hardboard, it does look like a wood grain.

The perforations are a little more obvious here:

[RMP&O]

Can you clarify on the perforations Leslie. I do not see any in the headliner from 68-69. In my 68 the headliner has no holes, it is that textured solid white vinyl.

Cheers

[RiverPatrol]

No, I sold that Patrol. All I have are the pics and memory. As I recall, the perforations were more obvious on this one because it seemed that the roof had been damp inside before. The roof rusting made the perforations show up more.

[RMP&O]

So the tiny specs I see in your picture are the perforations you are referring to? My 68 is the first truck I have had of that vintage, ie 68-69.

Cheers

[RiverPatrol]

Yes. They are very random, and much smaller than the perforations in the earlier headliners.

[RMP&O]

You are right. I went out and looked at my 68. The holes are super small, like needle holes. Never noticed them before.

Cheers

[overton]

Probably a moot point since I assume this material is "unobtanium"

[overton]

Somewhat regretfully, I'm planning to part with my 1969 Patrol soon but not before I got a new headliner installed. I think it turned out very nice! This is sweet little truck, I will miss her and if she does not get sold, I won't be a bit disappointed. I'll just find more space to store all the toys.

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[overton]

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Another shot of the headliner