Tips for installing hood anit-rattle foam. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevydog66 · 08-08-2006, 07:56 PM

I am going to install that repop hood anti-rattle foam on my 72. Anyone have any tips? I was thinking about using some 3M weatherstrip/emblem adhesive, on it to hold it in place.

Sweet72 · 08-08-2006, 08:33 PM

I used 3M black super weatherstrip adhesive along the edges after slipping it into place.

chevydog66 · 08-08-2006, 10:09 PM

Where is the best place to put them?

**kwmech** · 08-08-2006, 10:27 PM

I was thinking the other day about using some expanding spray foam and fill up the whole length of the channel. My hood is doing the wobble thing on the freeway. It'll help keep out the wasp nests also when the truck sits for a couple of weeks at a time. Any thoughts on that?

chevydog66 · 08-08-2006, 10:35 PM

Ya, the foam would probably work. Then after the foam sets up and expands, just spray bomb it black, and you'll probably never notice it.

**kwmech** · 08-08-2006, 10:43 PM

I figured the same--after it sets up I could cut the x-tra off and clean up the edges then paint.

ERASER5 · 08-08-2006, 11:59 PM

Be sure to use LOW expansion foam. Some of that stuff could warp your hood if sprayed into the channels.

08-08-2006, 07:56 PM	#1
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Tips for installing hood anit-rattle foam. I am going to install that repop hood anti-rattle foam on my 72. Anyone have any tips? I was thinking about using some 3M weatherstrip/emblem adhesive, on it to hold it in place. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

08-08-2006, 08:33 PM	#2
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Re: Tips for installing hood anit-rattle foam. I used 3M black super weatherstrip adhesive along the edges after slipping it into place. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

08-08-2006, 10:09 PM	#3
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Tips for installing hood anit-rattle foam. Where is the best place to put them? __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

08-08-2006, 10:27 PM	#4
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,718	Re: Tips for installing hood anit-rattle foam. I was thinking the other day about using some expanding spray foam and fill up the whole length of the channel. My hood is doing the wobble thing on the freeway. It'll help keep out the wasp nests also when the truck sits for a couple of weeks at a time. Any thoughts on that?

08-08-2006, 10:35 PM	#5
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Tips for installing hood anit-rattle foam. Ya, the foam would probably work. Then after the foam sets up and expands, just spray bomb it black, and you'll probably never notice it. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

08-08-2006, 10:43 PM	#6
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,718	Re: Tips for installing hood anit-rattle foam. I figured the same--after it sets up I could cut the x-tra off and clean up the edges then paint.

08-08-2006, 11:59 PM	#7
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: Tips for installing hood anit-rattle foam. Be sure to use LOW expansion foam. Some of that stuff could warp your hood if sprayed into the channels. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

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