Question: Concerning flooring/insulation?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mark70Z · 12-09-2004, 05:35 PM

What do you guys suggest using for under the carpet. I'm wanting something that keeps the heat out, but at the same time dries out quickly (not that my Blazer leaks...well maybe a LITTLE!

). Is there any products that fit the whole front and one that fits the whole back area? Just starting to look. Any help would be great...

tim_and_bobbi_blazer · 12-09-2004, 06:48 PM

We are using bed liner from the firewall back. There was a tread back a few days ago where everybody gave their opinion on which was best.

71swb4x4 · 12-09-2004, 07:00 PM

Brownbread seems to be a popular option as well.

71swb4x4 · 12-09-2004, 07:01 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php3?t=60274
Here is BobbyK's rig

mastercraftkpk · 12-10-2004, 02:14 PM

2 coats of DIY bedliner (not the Duplicolor product, it's whimpy) then brown bread (or 1/16'' polyethylene foam ) under your carpet.

The bedliner will help minimize additional moisture penetration, but doesn't give you very much sound deadening.

Mark70Z · 12-10-2004, 04:15 PM

Isn't there anything out there that just fits in the cab area and the bed of the truck? I really don't want to put something perminent down, that I can't take out if I wanted to. Anything like that out there?

bouncytruck · 12-10-2004, 05:16 PM

What about Jute or Dynamat. The down side to jute is it will hold water if you have any leaks or forget to put the top on before a rain storm. I think Dynamat has an adhesive backing, but I don't think it is as perminent as bedliners, etc.

Anyone know what they put in the cab of Copperhead on Trucks?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-11-2004, 09:28 PM

I know that I am gonna use the brown bread insulation....

tim_and_bobbi_blazer · 12-11-2004, 09:55 PM

Mark, anything that just 'fits' on your floor is going to allow moisture to collect under it. Carpet is the worlds worst thing to hold moisture. Spill a cup of coffee and it will still be there the next time you spill a cup.

Insulation can be anything you want to use but to prevent moisture from rusting your floorboards, I can't see how you can get away from applying some kind of coating. Even a product like POR 15 would help. If your worried about it being seen, as a minimum, pull the door sills up, move any electric wires, and apply something down in those channels. Thats where the worse of the rust will start (be). Just my $.02

Bobbi

12-09-2004, 05:35 PM	#1
Mark70Z Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 128	Question: Concerning flooring/insulation?? What do you guys suggest using for under the carpet. I'm wanting something that keeps the heat out, but at the same time dries out quickly (not that my Blazer leaks...well maybe a LITTLE! ). Is there any products that fit the whole front and one that fits the whole back area? Just starting to look. Any help would be great...

12-09-2004, 06:48 PM	#2
tim_and_bobbi_blazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 105	bedliner We are using bed liner from the firewall back. There was a tread back a few days ago where everybody gave their opinion on which was best. __________________ Thank you Bobbi See my Blazer Restro Pictures HERE

12-09-2004, 07:00 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Brownbread seems to be a popular option as well. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

12-09-2004, 07:01 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php3?t=60274 Here is BobbyK's rig __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

12-10-2004, 05:16 PM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	What about Jute or Dynamat. The down side to jute is it will hold water if you have any leaks or forget to put the top on before a rain storm. I think Dynamat has an adhesive backing, but I don't think it is as perminent as bedliners, etc. Anyone know what they put in the cab of Copperhead on Trucks? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-10-2004, 02:14 PM	#5
mastercraftkpk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: houston,tx Posts: 333	2 coats of DIY bedliner (not the Duplicolor product, it's whimpy) then brown bread (or 1/16'' polyethylene foam ) under your carpet. The bedliner will help minimize additional moisture penetration, but doesn't give you very much sound deadening.

12-10-2004, 04:15 PM	#6
Mark70Z Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 128	Isn't there anything out there that just fits in the cab area and the bed of the truck? I really don't want to put something perminent down, that I can't take out if I wanted to. Anything like that out there?

12-11-2004, 09:28 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I know that I am gonna use the brown bread insulation.... __________________ 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..

12-11-2004, 09:55 PM	#9
tim_and_bobbi_blazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 105	Anything that just 'fits' Mark, anything that just 'fits' on your floor is going to allow moisture to collect under it. Carpet is the worlds worst thing to hold moisture. Spill a cup of coffee and it will still be there the next time you spill a cup. Insulation can be anything you want to use but to prevent moisture from rusting your floorboards, I can't see how you can get away from applying some kind of coating. Even a product like POR 15 would help. If your worried about it being seen, as a minimum, pull the door sills up, move any electric wires, and apply something down in those channels. Thats where the worse of the rust will start (be). Just my $.02 Bobbi __________________ Thank you Bobbi See my Blazer Restro Pictures HERE



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