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Old Apr 2, 2026 | 09:14 AM
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So I have had my coupe for 5 years ish. And always liked the headliner as it matches the 66 seats. But when shopping parts I looked and replacements all look smooth. So what does a factory Coup Headliner look line in person?
Mine is pleated black Vinyl / leather.

pic makes it not look flat but it's all flat & level in person & looks good.




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Old Apr 2, 2026 | 09:26 AM
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My 64 is flat, that definitely looks custom. I redid my original one and covered it in alcantara. But it's flat.
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Yea iI guessI am just learning its custom But I like it. its kinda a thick the pleats are almost inch thick.
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Old Apr 2, 2026 | 09:40 AM
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It could be original underneath that. I am not sure the later years were made the same way, but there was a sort of cardboard backing on mine, if I remember correctly it was something like 3 layers. That does look nice!
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I pulled this original one out of my ‘64 coupe last year.


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Hm ok so facroty just flat carboard ish with almost a matt finish? thank you
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Old Apr 2, 2026 | 12:01 PM
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The factory headliner for a 1966 Coupe was vinyl covered foam glued to a backing piece, most times plastic.
Here are a couple pics I just took of my 66 Coupe's Dark Green Interior headliner, not great lighting but you'll get the idea.
Mike T - Prescott AZ


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Thank you very much.
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Should you want the info, here's a How To link that shows the steps required to replace it
How To - Headliner Install in 65 Coupe - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion
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Thanks I like what I have. But neve know when something fall apart.
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