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**67 cst swb** · 03-02-2006, 04:13 PM

I'm soon starting the reassembly of a 68 SWB 2WD...
So. What did you use for replacement firewall insulation? O.E.Factory replacement or something else? Where is the best place to get the O.E.Replacement stuff, Which seller's on the board here sell it?
Thanks for any info...

wibilly · 03-04-2006, 07:39 PM

i'm thinking of trying somthing different, don't know how it will work. i 'm going to try ice and water shield used for roofing on my floors under carpet for a sound deadener in addition to the carpet pad i think i'll use it in my doors a back of cab and on firewall in addition to factory stuff or a cheaper version of somthing like dynamatt it has an adheive back and with a heat gun will conform to conturs very well. anyone else tried this?

72armyswbtruck · 03-04-2006, 07:46 PM

That sounds pretty close to what was original in some of the late model gm's It's like tar/rubber that is molded and adrears to the floor, Sounds like a good idea using the roofing stuff

BubbaGreen · 03-04-2006, 07:55 PM

I have purchased the oem version from two different vendors...
and I think KennysTrucks sells the best available for the firewall.
Chevyduty sells rubber retainer plugs that are identical to the original.
As for sound deadening, dynamat, or a similair product is going to be way more effective than tar/roofing paper, because it adheres to the surface, it will remove the vibration/resonance, along with heat that would normally transmit thru sheet metal. But anything is better than nothing.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-04-2006, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 67 cst swb

What did you use for replacement firewall insulation? O.E.Factory replacement or something else?

GQ has the factory replacement stuff installed in it, the PO did it b4 I bought it

wibilly · 03-04-2006, 08:19 PM

bubba i'm not talking about tar paper ice and water barior is about 1/8" thick adhesive backed rubber

NitroMike · 03-05-2006, 08:55 AM

Wibilly,
Think you may be on to something. Might try it on my '67. Think I'll paint the floor first with Eastwood's rust inhibitor, then Ice Shield, jute and carpet.

cdowns · 03-05-2006, 09:58 AM

www.coollizard.com only if you want sstate-of-the-art technology

Rokcrln · 03-05-2006, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

www.coollizard.com only if you want sstate-of-the-art technology

I just sent off for their info as a few customers have asked for this as well. For my own vehical I will probaly go with this on the under side of my cab and then on the floor and inside firewall.

I think the ice shield should work fine for your application. The only thing I would be concerned about would be smell when it gets hot. It would really suck to find this out after the truck is back together.

Kevin

boundstaffpress · 03-06-2006, 02:59 PM

I've heard that the roofing product, as well as brown bread, and some other vibration reduction products have a "tar" smell for the first couple of summers. I've considered this for my truck when I get the rust taken care of. It won't matter that much since it is a work truck. It is not something I would want in a show vehicle.

03-02-2006, 04:13 PM	#1
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Firewall Insulation...? I'm soon starting the reassembly of a 68 SWB 2WD... So. What did you use for replacement firewall insulation? O.E.Factory replacement or something else? Where is the best place to get the O.E.Replacement stuff, Which seller's on the board here sell it? Thanks for any info... __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 03-02-2006 at 04:15 PM.

03-04-2006, 07:39 PM	#2
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Firewall Insulation...? i'm thinking of trying somthing different, don't know how it will work. i 'm going to try ice and water shield used for roofing on my floors under carpet for a sound deadener in addition to the carpet pad i think i'll use it in my doors a back of cab and on firewall in addition to factory stuff or a cheaper version of somthing like dynamatt it has an adheive back and with a heat gun will conform to conturs very well. anyone else tried this? __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

03-04-2006, 07:46 PM	#3
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Firewall Insulation...? That sounds pretty close to what was original in some of the late model gm's It's like tar/rubber that is molded and adrears to the floor, Sounds like a good idea using the roofing stuff __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-04-2006, 07:55 PM	#4
BubbaGreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 686	Re: Firewall Insulation...? I have purchased the oem version from two different vendors... and I think KennysTrucks sells the best available for the firewall. Chevyduty sells rubber retainer plugs that are identical to the original. As for sound deadening, dynamat, or a similair product is going to be way more effective than tar/roofing paper, because it adheres to the surface, it will remove the vibration/resonance, along with heat that would normally transmit thru sheet metal. But anything is better than nothing. __________________ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside RamJet-350/4L60e & Compushift/3.73Posi See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

03-04-2006, 08:19 PM	#6
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Firewall Insulation...? bubba i'm not talking about tar paper ice and water barior is about 1/8" thick adhesive backed rubber __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

03-05-2006, 08:55 AM	#7
NitroMike Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 346	Re: Firewall Insulation...? Wibilly, Think you may be on to something. Might try it on my '67. Think I'll paint the floor first with Eastwood's rust inhibitor, then Ice Shield, jute and carpet. __________________ The older I get, the faster I was!!

03-05-2006, 09:58 AM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Firewall Insulation...? www.coollizard.com only if you want sstate-of-the-art technology __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-06-2006, 02:59 PM	#10
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: Firewall Insulation...? I've heard that the roofing product, as well as brown bread, and some other vibration reduction products have a "tar" smell for the first couple of summers. I've considered this for my truck when I get the rust taken care of. It won't matter that much since it is a work truck. It is not something I would want in a show vehicle. __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

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