Unlike bubble wrap, it does not have sealed "bubbles" that pop, so it doesn't make noise or go flat.

 

Silly me, I tried using some of that plastic bubble wrap that came in one of my wife's packages. It appeared it would work and was very cushiony, but it took me forever to get out the truck without anyone knowing. LOL...

 

If you wanted a thin cushion with some sound deadening qualities you could use a layer or two of the thin sheet foam they sell for under engineered flooring like Pergo. Spray glue it down so it doesn't move and bunch up.

 

I just picked up the March 2005 issue of Classic Trucks Magazine. On page 10 they show some sound deadning material. Its called G-Sports Titan-Lite from Mr. Gasket. They say it provides twice the sound dampening of other leading brands.

 

I'll have to check out the foil. I am thinking of something that has the bubbles. What you use depends on what you are trying to control. I like the peel and seal as a first coat. It adds much density to the sheetmetal. Takes care of audio vibes, road rocks etc. No insulation value though. I don't honestly know what I really need for insulation, in Iowa, with a carpet that is well padded in the first place.

 

here's my one and a half cents worth. for cutting holes in the carpet i use a soldering gun. it burns a hole as wide as you like and also seals the threads at the same time from runnig. also, i have a 56 and have used the home depot wrap for water heaters. a roll about 16 inches wide is about 10-15 bucks and will cover the whole floor. use duct tape for the seams. put the carpet over it and you cant hear any "popping". the end

 

The "bubble wrap" stuff won't actually pop, it's more like heavy poly honeycomb than sealed bubbles so it doesn't go flat. We use it to make tire covers to hold in the heat in our tires when racing in cool weather. sometimes we've run over it, flatten them down and packed stiuff on top of them when traveling, toss a jackstand on top them to keep them from blowing away in the wind, etc and it hasn't hurt it, tough stuff.

 

imlowr2,

B&M makes a "truck" version of their Megashifter. It's just like the refular version but it has an auxillaru adjustable bracket under it that can raise it up a few inches. It also comes with a taller plastic surround piece. Take a look at their website or Summit, Jegs, etc. I installed one in my 49 and I like it.

I purchased my on Ebay for a bit cheaper than the typical vendors sell them for.

I can't wait to see how the carpeting comes out. I'm looking to do the same thing to my truck pretty soon

Good luck
Bobby

 

Ummm...you gentlemen ever look at the date on this thread? He gutted it over a year ago. 01-09-2005, 04:40 PM

 

Ed,
May want to ask around a bit before you purchase the carpet kit. I found a guy to do a custom carpet job on mine any color I want and he will go all the way up the firewall for $150, and to top it off he is going to do the install in my garage. Will update my gallery when it happens. Right now he is finishing up a black vinyl roll and tuck on a stock bench seat I found and I am anxiously waiting to get it. I got my insulation from Lowes cost me about 60$ to do the entire cab roof and all, made a tremendous difference with heat and road noise. Joe

 

Dates?? come on Brian, we don't look at dates. We just dive right in there with opinions and suggestions wether they apply or not

Woohooo
Bobby