Thread: New guy with 57 3100

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Originally Posted by 35fordcoupe

Very nice work. I love the color! This truck is on a rather short list of builds I'd like to do. I have a few generic questions though. What did you use to treat the floor? I have a pint of POR 15 left, but I need to check what that will cover and I might be looking for something else. What did you use for the sound deadener? I see some "AT's" on there and mention of Dynamat, but it looks like you used something else for the bulk of it. Lastly, you put strips of deadener with the rubberized coating..are you satisfied with the sound of the door or do you think it needs a full sheet of deadener on the inside of the door? My next biggest project when it gets warm before cruisin' time is to get the insulation and carpet in there.

35,
Thanks!
I used some of that "turns rust into paintable primer" stuff on some of the bare metal areas and some areas that had a little surface rust on them (after some wire brush treatment of course). Then I sprayed rubberized undercoating on the floor and inside the doors. After that, I used a combination of strips of HUSHMAT (dynamat is too pricey) in certain areas. For the large areas, I used peel & stick roof stuff from Lowes. Sticks good, works just as good, cheaper and I've experienced zero fumes/smell issues. What I found out is that you really don't need 100% coverage to affect the sound of certain panels. The back wall of the cab and the doors did not get complete coverage but were improved, so yes, I'm happy with the amount of coverage. Besides, unless you cut an access panel into the door, you won't be able to completely cover the inside. I only covered the entire floor because it's easy to access. I also picked up one of those plastic rollers to help smooth out the material and get rid of any air bubbles.

Hope this helps.