I have a 1955 ford f100 with a floor shifted transmission. I want to install a carpet in my truck. I want a carpet with the transmission cut out, pedals, and column. I also need any ideas on padding for this truck. Also does anyone know about these deluxe kits that wrap around the gas tank. I dont understand this because my tank is located under the cab. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jerry

 

Jerry,
Most if not all carpets have no holes cut due to the many differences in the way trucks have been modified. Not sure but I would imagine a local upholstery shop could "finish" the holes you cut with trim if you want that look.
The wrap around tank thing is for 56s because their fuel tank is in the cab.

 

I'm in the process right now on my '54. After a ton of research on auto sound deadening, I learned that people use all sorts of things from spray-in liner to bubble wrap and everything in between! There is a lot of info out there on using asphalt-based roofing products (ex. Peel & Seal) from your local home improvement store. Some people will swear by it and others say it doesn't work well/ smell.

For the base layer I went with a foil-lined Butyl product that I got on Amazon (a lot cheaper than dynamat). I taped the seams with duct foil tape. Because funds are limited, I just used the jute carpet padding. On the rear cab wall and inside the doors, I added a layer of closed-cell foam. (Frost King duct insulation Bought at Home Depot/ Lowes.) Some people go a step further and add a layer of Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV). I won't bore you to death but different materials are used for different sound and heat purposes - dampening, deadening, blocking, absorbing, vibration, decoupling, etc. If you are interested, this was one of the better sites that explains some of the materials - https://www.sounddeadenershowdown.com/products. Spray-On insulation like LizardSkin seem to be the highest rated (but most involved).

With all that, I won't know the effectiveness until I get to start and drive my truck again. I do know that when closing the doors, it sounds a lot more solid.

 

With regards to the cut outs you mention, I'm going to try this product called Instabind. It comes in a bunch of colors. Months ago I purchased matching auto carpet binding when I purchased the carpet, but it requires an industrial sewing machine to install. I'm not sure what a local upholstery shop would charge. I'm trying to figuring out the interior as I go!

 

that binder looks great. looks like a surger did it. I wonder if they give samples.

 

Yes, Bond sent me a couple color samples. I haven't installed any yet - maybe this weekend.