240 custom headliners?

thebornotaku · 10-24-2009, 04:01 AM

obviously this is pretty easy to do in a 7xx/9xx car since the headliner is an actual unit, whereas the 240 headliners aren't?

So what I'm asking then is "how would one go about making a custom 2xx headliner?"

Seems like it would be kind of cool to make the 245 a little more "me" if you will, so I was playing around with the idea.

Also, has anyone other than Brickster151 done this?

volvo245kit · 10-24-2009, 04:33 PM

Since the headliner in wagon is a thin sheet of vinyl I'd think that you could remove and paint or stain it whatever color you want. I haven't heard of anyone doing this so I don't know what product to use. Once you figure that out and you wanted to get real crazy you could probably paint a mural on the thing. Now that would be totally original! Good Luck!

typebox · 10-24-2009, 04:45 PM

i did custom fabric on my 244. had problems taking out the headliner off the car.
probably alot easier working with a 245.

http://forums.turbobricks.com/showth...=160443&page=2
(scroll down)

im satisfied with the results. after 2 months, still holding up pretty well. hope it helps.

pat244ti · 10-24-2009, 06:26 PM

Taking out the rear window is not too hard, that is what I did the first time I did my headliner for the 244. With a 245 though it would be easy.

Just get some material [not too thin], some good headliner adhesive, work out any bubbles, let it dry and it'll be good to go.

Harlard · 10-24-2009, 06:47 PM

i want some dark plaid headliner

thebornotaku · 10-24-2009, 07:14 PM

well does the 2xx headliner have just a metal bow frame or is it like the 7xx headliner where there's actually something to glue to?

Harlard · 10-24-2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebornotaku

well does the 2xx headliner have just a metal bow frame or is it like the 7xx headliner where there's actually something to glue to?

glue some fabric on the existing cardboard headliner? it should be relatively easy on a 244.

thebornotaku · 10-24-2009, 09:28 PM

I have a 245 though.

Harlard · 10-24-2009, 10:41 PM

i know, you're SOL.

thebornotaku · 10-24-2009, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harribert

i know, you're SOL.

damn.

that's what i was afraid of.

volvo245kit · 10-25-2009, 01:07 AM

Yeah 245's headliners are like Levi's jeans, stretch-to-fit (or is that shrink-to-fit?)

Crazychopstick · 10-25-2009, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brickster151

Taking out the rear window is not too hard, that is what I did the first time I did my headliner for the 244. With a 245 though it would be easy.

Just get some material [not too thin], some good headliner adhesive, work out any bubbles, let it dry and it'll be good to go.

But how easy was it getting teh rear window back in?

pat244ti · 10-25-2009, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazychopstick

But how easy was it getting teh rear window back in?

Putting the early style trim back on was more of a bitch.

Crazychopstick · 10-25-2009, 03:40 AM

Is it still the same chrome skeleton holding the rubber seal in place?

SwedishBee · 10-25-2009, 11:11 AM

na the trim just has a lip and kinda slips under another lip in the rubber seal, but no skeleton like the front window. The window is super easy to put back in, and you dont really have to mess with the trim, but if any of it comes off.... ive never got it back on...

bixgomez · 12-07-2020, 05:11 PM

I realize this is an old, old thread, but I thought I'd chime in since I am in the midst of removing my '90 245 headliner so that my body shop guy can seal up my old roof rack holes (long story).

I started at the rear, which was easy enough, but got as far as the spot just behind the rear doors, where there's a bit of a curve. I called a local Volvo mechanic to see if they could help. That guy informed me that, even if I can get the thing off, no way will I be able to get it back on, because they shrink over time -- and it's been 30 years!

So, I might need to get creative when the time comes to try to put something back on up there...

Harlard · 12-07-2020, 05:20 PM

Plaid.

Get sewin'

Harlard · 12-07-2020, 05:49 PM

Half-joking aside, VP Autoparts sells a replacement headliner, just for you:

https://vp-autoparts.com/en/artiklar...-93-vinyl.html

jfry · 12-08-2020, 12:08 AM

I had an upholstery shop put a black perforated headliner in the 80 245 I just sold. Didn't help in the summer heat.

Leivon · 12-10-2020, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bixgomez

I realize this is an old, old thread, but I thought I'd chime in since I am in the midst of removing my '90 245 headliner so that my body shop guy can seal up my old roof rack holes (long story).

I started at the rear, which was easy enough, but got as far as the spot just behind the rear doors, where there's a bit of a curve. I called a local Volvo mechanic to see if they could help. That guy informed me that, even if I can get the thing off, no way will I be able to get it back on, because they shrink over time -- and it's been 30 years!

So, I might need to get creative when the time comes to try to put something back on up there...

It is totally do-able. I've removed and installed 3 or 4 in my various 245's over the years, mostly to paint them black. Just take your time and it is pretty much self explanatory. You may have to slightly Ben's some of the ridge where the hard plastic fits into or kinda pry the pieces out but with a little patience you should be able to get a 245 headliner in or out without damaging anything. As far as it shrinking making it impossible to reinstall... Pffft. I have a speaker box and sub box underneath my headliner currently. It stretched the headliner, but nothing too crazy.
Good luck.

10-24-2009, 04:01 AM	#1
thebornotaku ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA	240 custom headliners? obviously this is pretty easy to do in a 7xx/9xx car since the headliner is an actual unit, whereas the 240 headliners aren't? So what I'm asking then is "how would one go about making a custom 2xx headliner?" Seems like it would be kind of cool to make the 245 a little more "me" if you will, so I was playing around with the idea. Also, has anyone other than Brickster151 done this? __________________ 2013 Honda Fit Sport 2018 Subaru Outback

10-24-2009, 04:45 PM	#3
typebox Board Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fontana, CA	i did custom fabric on my 244. had problems taking out the headliner off the car. probably alot easier working with a 245. http://forums.turbobricks.com/showth...=160443&page=2 (scroll down) im satisfied with the results. after 2 months, still holding up pretty well. hope it helps. __________________ (formerly uberJDM) \| 87 Volvo 244 \| 00 Honda Civic Si

10-24-2009, 06:26 PM	#4
pat244ti Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Santa Cruz CA	Taking out the rear window is not too hard, that is what I did the first time I did my headliner for the 244. With a 245 though it would be easy. Just get some material [not too thin], some good headliner adhesive, work out any bubbles, let it dry and it'll be good to go. __________________ - Patrick 83 244ti - rally 73 1800es - resto mod cruiser 83 244ti - road race 79 262c - road race in the works 08 c30 T5 - daily recce car - M66, Lifted 1.5'', 215/65/16 Falken All Terrains on Method MR502's, iPD skid plate 97 Dodge Dakota 5.2 4x4 70 Ford F100 2WD 351M/C6

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10-24-2009, 04:33 PM	#2
volvo245kit Board Member Join Date: May 2008	Since the headliner in wagon is a thin sheet of vinyl I'd think that you could remove and paint or stain it whatever color you want. I haven't heard of anyone doing this so I don't know what product to use. Once you figure that out and you wanted to get real crazy you could probably paint a mural on the thing. Now that would be totally original! Good Luck!

10-24-2009, 07:14 PM	#6
thebornotaku ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA	well does the 2xx headliner have just a metal bow frame or is it like the 7xx headliner where there's actually something to glue to?

10-24-2009, 09:28 PM	#8
thebornotaku ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA	I have a 245 though.

10-24-2009, 10:41 PM	#9
Harlard Hurlurd?Harland?Bueller? Join Date: May 2007 Location: PDX	i know, you're SOL.

10-25-2009, 01:07 AM	#11
volvo245kit Board Member Join Date: May 2008	Yeah 245's headliners are like Levi's jeans, stretch-to-fit (or is that shrink-to-fit?)

10-25-2009, 03:40 AM	#14
Crazychopstick (/// _ - ) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Receiving Transmission from David Bowie nipple antenna	Is it still the same chrome skeleton holding the rubber seal in place?

12-07-2020, 05:11 PM	#16
bixgomez Newbie Join Date: Oct 2020	I realize this is an old, old thread, but I thought I'd chime in since I am in the midst of removing my '90 245 headliner so that my body shop guy can seal up my old roof rack holes (long story). I started at the rear, which was easy enough, but got as far as the spot just behind the rear doors, where there's a bit of a curve. I called a local Volvo mechanic to see if they could help. That guy informed me that, even if I can get the thing off, no way will I be able to get it back on, because they shrink over time -- and it's been 30 years! So, I might need to get creative when the time comes to try to put something back on up there...

12-07-2020, 05:20 PM	#17
Harlard Hurlurd?Harland?Bueller? Join Date: May 2007 Location: PDX	Plaid. Get sewin'

12-07-2020, 05:49 PM	#18
Harlard Hurlurd?Harland?Bueller? Join Date: May 2007 Location: PDX	Half-joking aside, VP Autoparts sells a replacement headliner, just for you: https://vp-autoparts.com/en/artiklar...-93-vinyl.html

12-08-2020, 12:08 AM	#19
jfry Board Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wheelin in my PV Jeep	I had an upholstery shop put a black perforated headliner in the 80 245 I just sold. Didn't help in the summer heat.