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RD8000: Universal Chopped Top Adapter Kit for Chevrolet, Ford and Studebaker Headliners
RD8000: Universal Chopped Top Adapter Kit for Chevrolet, Ford and Studebaker Headliners
This American‑made adapter kit allows builders to enlarge or adapt a molded ABS headliner to fit a chopped‑top car or truck.
Note: Our Universal Headliner (RD3713) already comes with one of these chopped top kits.
Features and Benefits
- Wide compatibility – fits chopped‑top truck or coupe for Ford (1932–1972), Chevrolet (1936–1987), and Studebaker (1932–1966)
- Headliner adaptation – allows molded ABS headliners to fit chopped‑top vehicles
- Expanded dimensions – increases headliner length and width by up to 2‑1/2 inches
- Radius‑matched ABS strips – designed to match the contours of our molded headliners
- Modification‑ready – ideal for vehicles with chopped tops, extended cabs, or modified sheet metal
- Builder‑focused solution – perfect when no direct‑fit headliner application exists
- Versatile compatibility – works across multiple makes and decades for maximum flexibility
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Builder‑friendly installation – includes materials and instructions for straightforward setup
Examples of Compatible Chopped-Top Applications
Chevrolet Trucks
- 1937–1946
- 1947–1955 (early)
Ford Trucks
- 1938–1947
- 1948–1952
- 1953–1956
- 1961–1966
Conditional Applications
- 1931–1934 Chevrolet Coupes — Use Adapter Kit with RD3712 (Ford 1930–1934 molded headliner) for proper fit
- 1931–1934 Ford Coupes & Trucks — Adapter Kit required only for chopped tops when the cab is extended. Standard chops only lower the roof and do not enlarge the cab’s sheet metal/wood.
Extended‑Cab Applications
- Require two headliners plus one Adapter Kit
- Please call before ordering (“Call Twice, Cut Once”)
Fitment Expansion Capability
This kit enlarges a molded headliner by up to 2‑1/2 inches in both:
- Length (front windshield to rear window)
- Width (door to door)
Note: This is more than needed for 90% of chopped-top or adapted applications. If your project requires more than this, remember our motto and call us — we’re here to help you through what many builders once considered “black magic.”
What’s Included in This Kit
- RD8000-A: (3) ABS Plastic Large‑Radius Length Pieces
- RD8000-B: (3) ABS Plastic Small‑Radius Width Pieces
- RD8000-C: (2) ABS Plastic Flat Long Fill Strips, 48" × 4"
- RD8000-D: (2) ABS Plastic Quarter‑Panel Repair Strips, 16" × 12"
- RD1004-0: (30) Dual‑Lock Tabs
About Our Universal Chopped Top Adapter Kit
The Universal Chopped Top Adapter Kit is engineered for builders modifying vehicles where factory‑style headliners no longer fit due to chopped roofs, extended cabs, or other custom sheet‑metal changes. The ABS strips match the radiuses of our molded headliners, providing a stable foundation for enlarging or reshaping the headliner to match your custom interior.
Ideal for hot rods, restorations, custom trucks, and chopped‑top coupes, this system provides a reliable solution for achieving a clean, professional interior when the roof structure has been altered.
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This American‑made adapter kit allows builders to enlarge or adapt a molded ABS headliner to fit a chopped‑top car or truck.
Note: Our Universal Headliner (RD3713) already comes with one of these chopped top kits.
Features and Benefits
- Wide compatibility – fits chopped‑top truck or coupe for Ford (1932–1972), Chevrolet (1936–1987), and Studebaker (1932–1966)
- Headliner adaptation – allows molded ABS headliners to fit chopped‑top vehicles
- Expanded dimensions – increases headliner length and width by up to 2‑1/2 inches
- Radius‑matched ABS strips – designed to match the contours of our molded headliners
- Modification‑ready – ideal for vehicles with chopped tops, extended cabs, or modified sheet metal
- Builder‑focused solution – perfect when no direct‑fit headliner application exists
- Versatile compatibility – works across multiple makes and decades for maximum flexibility
-
Builder‑friendly installation – includes materials and instructions for straightforward setup
Examples of Compatible Chopped-Top Applications
Chevrolet Trucks
- 1937–1946
- 1947–1955 (early)
Ford Trucks
- 1938–1947
- 1948–1952
- 1953–1956
- 1961–1966
Conditional Applications
- 1931–1934 Chevrolet Coupes — Use Adapter Kit with RD3712 (Ford 1930–1934 molded headliner) for proper fit
- 1931–1934 Ford Coupes & Trucks — Adapter Kit required only for chopped tops when the cab is extended. Standard chops only lower the roof and do not enlarge the cab’s sheet metal/wood.
Extended‑Cab Applications
- Require two headliners plus one Adapter Kit
- Please call before ordering (“Call Twice, Cut Once”)
Fitment Expansion Capability
This kit enlarges a molded headliner by up to 2‑1/2 inches in both:
- Length (front windshield to rear window)
- Width (door to door)
Note: This is more than needed for 90% of chopped-top or adapted applications. If your project requires more than this, remember our motto and call us — we’re here to help you through what many builders once considered “black magic.”
What’s Included in This Kit
- RD8000-A: (3) ABS Plastic Large‑Radius Length Pieces
- RD8000-B: (3) ABS Plastic Small‑Radius Width Pieces
- RD8000-C: (2) ABS Plastic Flat Long Fill Strips, 48" × 4"
- RD8000-D: (2) ABS Plastic Quarter‑Panel Repair Strips, 16" × 12"
- RD1004-0: (30) Dual‑Lock Tabs
About Our Universal Chopped Top Adapter Kit
The Universal Chopped Top Adapter Kit is engineered for builders modifying vehicles where factory‑style headliners no longer fit due to chopped roofs, extended cabs, or other custom sheet‑metal changes. The ABS strips match the radiuses of our molded headliners, providing a stable foundation for enlarging or reshaping the headliner to match your custom interior.
Ideal for hot rods, restorations, custom trucks, and chopped‑top coupes, this system provides a reliable solution for achieving a clean, professional interior when the roof structure has been altered.