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jhwkns · 03-27-2005, 02:56 PM

I installed the carpet saturday. The kit I used was made by Custom Auto Carpets Inc. When I first took it out of the box it was pretty wadded up, but after a couple hours in the warm desert sun it smoothed right out. The fit was excellent, and the overall quality was better than I anticipated. I was surprised that the front area had dense padding that was about a half inch thick. For sound deadening under the carpet I used a prduct similar to bituthane. It's an adhesive backed weatherproofing material. I hope I never have to remove it because that stuff is really stuck. I bought it at home depot. Twenty bucks for a 12X36" roll. There was plenty to do the floor, most of it double thick. It might not be as effective as Dynamat or similar products, but the price was definatly right. Between the carpet, and the sticky black stuff it really quieted things down. It's like driving a different truck with everything I've done in the last couple weeks. Next weekend I plan on building a console, and carpeting the kick panels. I went to the carwash this morning to vacuum it out and clean things up, but couldn't stop there and ended up detailing the whole dang truck.

67shortie · 03-27-2005, 03:23 PM

Nice, you do have a very nice clean truck. I like the idea of using the weatherproofing material for insulation, did it make that big of a difference? I am at that crossroads of what to use, brown bread and dynamat come to mind, but they are quite a bit of money. And I am all for saving money

jamis · 03-27-2005, 03:55 PM

that looks nice and very cool shifter

Striker169 · 03-27-2005, 04:02 PM

quick question what size are those speakers in your door and like what model how deep are they? I wanna put some in my doors

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-27-2005, 04:09 PM

Nice carpet kit even nicer truck...

69 Short Fleet · 03-27-2005, 04:34 PM

^ yea very nice... your shifter gets thumbs up also... very trick looking

shifty · 03-27-2005, 09:25 PM

Cool man, reupholster the seats and that truck looks like it's done!

Wish mine looked that clean!

jhwkns · 03-28-2005, 12:16 AM

Thanks guys for the compliments.. It's taking shape fast.. I'm diggin' it!

shifty; The seats are definatly in the plans. I'm not sure what color I'm going to use yet.

striker; The Speakers are just some Pioneers I'm not sure what model. There's plenty room down there. You shouldn't have to worry about clearance.

67shorty; Before I installed it I drummed on the floorboard with my hand so I could compare it afterwards. It made a big difference.

kaycee · 03-28-2005, 12:35 AM

Looks real good

what is the sound deadner stuff called and what part of the store did u get it from ????This sounds like my $$ range allso

shifty · 03-28-2005, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jhwkns

shifty; The seats are definatly in the plans. I'm not sure what color I'm going to use yet.

From a design perspective, what would rock socks would be white leather seats with black trim and/or accents. If leather is too pricey, I would go with white vinyl. Hell, you could probably get an upholstery shop to make some toss-over covers for around $75/each. Might even be cheaper than that. They can probably give you an idea of what would look best also. I just figure if you're sticking with the 75% / 25% (white / black) setup in there, you may as well stick with the same colour scheme or whatever. Do white covers, black trim and then repaint the base of the seats in a deep black to blent in with the carpet. Will really make the seats stand out.

Killer progress, man!

71-longbed · 03-28-2005, 12:41 AM

Looks Sharp .. Do you mind me asking how much the carpet kit was ??

1STtimePRo'71 · 03-28-2005, 12:56 AM

Looks Great! I must also say that would be the coolest shifter I've seen yet. And what are those seats out of?

jhwkns · 03-28-2005, 01:16 AM

1STtime; The seats are from a mid eightys olds wagon. The covers are from the swap meet...

71-longbed; The carpet was $140 I bought it locally at Tuckers.

kaycee; I can't remember what the brand name was on the package, but you'll find it in the roofing materials section. It's used for flashing skylights and similar applications.

shifty; I'm really leaning towards white vinyl on the seats. dark colored seats get smokin' hot out here in the summertime.

shifty · 03-28-2005, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhwkns

shifty; I'm really leaning towards white vinyl on the seats. dark colored seats get smokin' hot out here in the summertime.

I'll be out there in May to remember what that's like.

My aunt races cars in Vegas, meeting her and my parents out there mid-to-late May to see her make a few runs on the strip.

Any idea on when you plan to do the seats?

jhwkns · 03-28-2005, 02:10 AM

"Any idea on when you plan to do the seats?"

Soon I hope I kinda blew my budget when my clutch went out today.

**Yukon Jack** · 03-28-2005, 09:22 AM

Looks real good. Too bad about the clutch.

03-27-2005, 02:56 PM	#1
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	New Carpet installed I installed the carpet saturday. The kit I used was made by Custom Auto Carpets Inc. When I first took it out of the box it was pretty wadded up, but after a couple hours in the warm desert sun it smoothed right out. The fit was excellent, and the overall quality was better than I anticipated. I was surprised that the front area had dense padding that was about a half inch thick. For sound deadening under the carpet I used a prduct similar to bituthane. It's an adhesive backed weatherproofing material. I hope I never have to remove it because that stuff is really stuck. I bought it at home depot. Twenty bucks for a 12X36" roll. There was plenty to do the floor, most of it double thick. It might not be as effective as Dynamat or similar products, but the price was definatly right. Between the carpet, and the sticky black stuff it really quieted things down. It's like driving a different truck with everything I've done in the last couple weeks. Next weekend I plan on building a console, and carpeting the kick panels. I went to the carwash this morning to vacuum it out and clean things up, but couldn't stop there and ended up detailing the whole dang truck. Attached Images __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

03-27-2005, 03:23 PM	#2
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Nice, you do have a very nice clean truck. I like the idea of using the weatherproofing material for insulation, did it make that big of a difference? I am at that crossroads of what to use, brown bread and dynamat come to mind, but they are quite a bit of money. And I am all for saving money __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

03-27-2005, 03:55 PM	#3
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	that looks nice and very cool shifter __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

03-27-2005, 04:09 PM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Nice carpet kit even nicer truck... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-27-2005, 09:25 PM	#7
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Cool man, reupholster the seats and that truck looks like it's done! Wish mine looked that clean! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-27-2005, 04:02 PM	#4
Striker169 Car O'Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 692	quick question what size are those speakers in your door and like what model how deep are they? I wanna put some in my doors

03-27-2005, 04:34 PM	#6
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	^ yea very nice... your shifter gets thumbs up also... very trick looking

03-28-2005, 12:16 AM	#8
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Thanks guys for the compliments.. It's taking shape fast.. I'm diggin' it! shifty; The seats are definatly in the plans. I'm not sure what color I'm going to use yet. striker; The Speakers are just some Pioneers I'm not sure what model. There's plenty room down there. You shouldn't have to worry about clearance. 67shorty; Before I installed it I drummed on the floorboard with my hand so I could compare it afterwards. It made a big difference. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

03-28-2005, 12:35 AM	#9
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,446	Looks real good what is the sound deadner stuff called and what part of the store did u get it from ????This sounds like my $$ range allso __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

03-28-2005, 12:41 AM	#11
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	Looks Sharp .. Do you mind me asking how much the carpet kit was ?? __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

03-28-2005, 12:56 AM	#12
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	Looks Great! I must also say that would be the coolest shifter I've seen yet. And what are those seats out of? __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

03-28-2005, 01:16 AM	#13
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	1STtime; The seats are from a mid eightys olds wagon. The covers are from the swap meet... 71-longbed; The carpet was $140 I bought it locally at Tuckers. kaycee; I can't remember what the brand name was on the package, but you'll find it in the roofing materials section. It's used for flashing skylights and similar applications. shifty; I'm really leaning towards white vinyl on the seats. dark colored seats get smokin' hot out here in the summertime. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good. Last edited by jhwkns; 03-28-2005 at 01:27 AM.

03-28-2005, 02:10 AM	#15
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	"Any idea on when you plan to do the seats?" Soon I hope I kinda blew my budget when my clutch went out today. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

03-28-2005, 09:22 AM	#16
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Looks real good. Too bad about the clutch. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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