Does anyone else here enjoy their cabin sound? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

crm318 · 05-19-2011, 10:20 PM

I see a lot of people on the site talk about sound deadener for their cab and about how they want to reduce the sound of the drone of the exhaust (a lot of the reason why people dont like flowmasters). This is understandable. However, I love the sounds booming through out my cab. When my truck hits around 1700 rpm (and at WOT of course), it makes the most aggressive and awesome sound that I dont here out of any new trucks. When someone asks me what sound system I have in my truck, I say 40 series flowmaster.

**special-K** · 05-19-2011, 10:29 PM

I've always loved these trucks for what they are,as they are. I like that they are not like modern trucks. In fact,I've been saying for a few decades that these are as modern as a truck ever needed to be. I am an early hauler lover.

gonnuts · 05-19-2011, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I've always loved these trucks for what they are,as they are. I like that they are not like modern trucks.

I agree

**70cst** · 05-19-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I've always loved these trucks for what they are,as they are. I like that they are not like modern trucks. In fact,I've been saying for a few decades that these are as modern as a truck ever needed to be. I am an early hauler lover.

x3

treveiger · 05-20-2011, 01:09 AM

the day I brought my home it was a 6 hour drive and all I could hear is the drone and to be honest the drive went quicker then normal. I love the sound of those old trucks
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Ray Rust · 05-20-2011, 01:15 AM

couldn't agree more ... I've got a 69C10 ,a 65 C15 and a 51 3100 .I can't hear the radio in any of them and don't want to ....

Rusty

Jeffs70 · 05-20-2011, 01:41 AM

I do have to agree other then I am a magnaflow fan, I still have that loud rumble and roar in my cab at any speed I go and love every bit of it. forget the radio. the rumble of the truck alone is music to my ears

Clutch442 · 05-20-2011, 01:42 AM

Just like GM says, "It's about the roar of the engine, not the ring of your cell phone."

customcruiser72 · 05-20-2011, 02:02 AM

I have no carpet or mat and am running dual cherry bomb glass packs coming out just ahead of the rear wheels. It sounds right to me. Not too loud but you can feel the RPM by the rumble of the floor boards.
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C10bomber · 05-20-2011, 02:15 AM

oohhhh yeah nothing better than hooker headers, flowmasters and just a bare floor with carpet...i cant hear anything but RPM.

96blazr · 05-20-2011, 07:22 AM

Since I have the "Radio Delete" option in mine I never wanted to put a radio in it. I've got full carpet, but don't see the need to put any sound deadening material.
And since I'm running Hedman headers and Hooker Aerochambers, what I'm hearing is music to my ears.

**Already Gone** · 05-20-2011, 08:05 AM

I agree , I love the trucks for what they are, a truck. One of my favorite sounds as a little guy ( 50's & early 60's ) was the sounds of a truck with a three on the tree. The most beautiful music was listening to a small block 283, 327 with a three on the tree as it pulled away from a stop and the driver went throgh the gears...

'72customdeluxe · 05-20-2011, 10:27 AM

My '05 has no significant advantage in sound deadening. The plastic interior rattles more aswell. Before I put on a quiet muffler, the drone was terrible. There is less wind noise, but my c10 barely has any window sealing left. I would liken riding down the interstate in it to a WWII bomber, wind and magnapaks turned out behind the cab. It's a symphony to me. No radio needed. Should be even better with a real motor
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clear · 05-20-2011, 10:31 AM

I enjoy my 40 series 2 chamber flows that are ran to the front of the rear tires. If it were dumped under the cab I would hate it.

**RenoKeene** · 05-20-2011, 10:34 AM

Big Block 402, long tube Hookers, Cherry Bombs....don't get much better than that.

50bomb · 05-20-2011, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I've always loved these trucks for what they are,as they are. I like that they are not like modern trucks. In fact,I've been saying for a few decades that these are as modern as a truck ever needed to be. I am an early hauler lover.

You nailed it perfect.

50bomb · 05-20-2011, 11:01 AM

Also anyone running "Smitty Glasspacks" STILL? What are your thoughts on them? I want to run dual set up on my 350/th350 and would like them all the way to back bumper.

eightbanger · 05-20-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by crm318

I see a lot of people on the site talk about sound deadener for their cab and about how they want to reduce the sound of the drone of the exhaust (a lot of the reason why people dont like flowmasters). This is understandable. However, I love the sounds booming through out my cab. When my truck hits around 1700 rpm (and at WOT of course), it makes the most aggressive and awesome sound that I dont here out of any new trucks. When someone asks me what sound system I have in my truck, I say 40 series flowmaster.

At last, I thought I was alone I have read so many threads with folks installing sound deadner and I have quietly wondered ...why? I adore the sound of all pre 80's American iron, so long as it's not raining, my windows are down for an even louder fix of my 454 with HH & Flows....sweet music.

Classic69 · 05-20-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I've always loved these trucks for what they are, as they are. I like that they are not like modern trucks. I am an early hauler lover.

x4

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Originally Posted by Jeffs70

...I am a magnaflow fan, I still have that loud rumble and roar in my cab at any speed I go and love every bit of it, forget the radio, the rumble of the truck alone is music to my ears

Im also a magnaflow fan and love the sound of my exhaust!! But when I do get tired of it, all I gotta do is crank up my 1000W Rockford Fosgate stereo system and enjoy the drive with the windows down and the tunes blarin!!

**truckster** · 05-20-2011, 12:19 PM

I love the sound of my truck. Especially in the summer time, when the top is off.

treveiger · 05-20-2011, 12:22 PM

does anybody else notice you can hear the cars coming up beside you when you're cruising down the road and know there there without even looking over? that's why I like these old trucks you can hear everything around you, there probably safer than the new vehicles because of that.
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R.L. · 05-20-2011, 01:28 PM

I think Special-K is right the look feel and sound is part of the personality of these machines from there era.

Dunenutt · 05-20-2011, 02:38 PM

Dont forget flipping the air cleaner lid. Hearing that Q jet open up, BAHWOOOO.

I still matted everything that I could reach though. Guess I'm getting old, meh.

wh1skea · 05-20-2011, 03:46 PM

My wife is gonna hate me when I show her this thread and say "SEE?!"

lil hoodlum · 05-20-2011, 07:43 PM

I agree with all, I love the sound of my exhaust. I too can tell relatively how fast I am going because of the exhaust. I have long tube headers, cherry bombs, and resonator exhaust tips. I just recently put in some carpeting becuase I'm trying to purty up the truck! I'm working on putting in a radio but it will be a stock AM one with an OEM like speaker.

Conversation can be difficult pretty much anything over 50MPH!

It's funny even though my exhaust is loud, it has put my girlfriends daughter and her neice asleep on many a road trip. I guess it is just the load constant drone that makes em nod off. Good night!

Keith

05-19-2011, 10:20 PM	#1
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	Does anyone else here enjoy their cabin sound? I see a lot of people on the site talk about sound deadener for their cab and about how they want to reduce the sound of the drone of the exhaust (a lot of the reason why people dont like flowmasters). This is understandable. However, I love the sounds booming through out my cab. When my truck hits around 1700 rpm (and at WOT of course), it makes the most aggressive and awesome sound that I dont here out of any new trucks. When someone asks me what sound system I have in my truck, I say 40 series flowmaster. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies

05-19-2011, 10:29 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Does anyone else here enjoy their cabin sound? I've always loved these trucks for what they are,as they are. I like that they are not like modern trucks. In fact,I've been saying for a few decades that these are as modern as a truck ever needed to be. I am an early hauler lover. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-20-2011, 01:09 AM	#5
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Does anyone else here enjoy their cabin sound? the day I brought my home it was a 6 hour drive and all I could hear is the drone and to be honest the drive went quicker then normal. I love the sound of those old trucks Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

05-20-2011, 01:15 AM	#6
Ray Rust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: melbourne. AUSTRALIA Posts: 110	Re: Does anyone else here enjoy their cabin sound? couldn't agree more ... I've got a 69C10 ,a 65 C15 and a 51 3100 .I can't hear the radio in any of them and don't want to .... Rusty

05-20-2011, 01:41 AM	#7
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: Does anyone else here enjoy their cabin sound? I do have to agree other then I am a magnaflow fan, I still have that loud rumble and roar in my cab at any speed I go and love every bit of it. forget the radio. the rumble of the truck alone is music to my ears __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

05-20-2011, 01:42 AM	#8
Clutch442 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 89	Re: Does anyone else here enjoy their cabin sound? Just like GM says, "It's about the roar of the engine, not the ring of your cell phone."

05-20-2011, 02:02 AM	#9
customcruiser72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 18	Re: Does anyone else here enjoy their cabin sound? I have no carpet or mat and am running dual cherry bomb glass packs coming out just ahead of the rear wheels. It sounds right to me. Not too loud but you can feel the RPM by the rumble of the floor boards. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 71 GMC Longhorn 2wd daily driver 72 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 89 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 Police car

05-20-2011, 02:15 AM	#10
C10bomber Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6	Re: Does anyone else here enjoy their cabin sound? oohhhh yeah nothing better than hooker headers, flowmasters and just a bare floor with carpet...i cant hear anything but RPM.

05-20-2011, 07:22 AM	#11
96blazr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: VA Posts: 740	Re: Does anyone else here enjoy their cabin sound? Since I have the "Radio Delete" option in mine I never wanted to put a radio in it. I've got full carpet, but don't see the need to put any sound deadening material. And since I'm running Hedman headers and Hooker Aerochambers, what I'm hearing is music to my ears. __________________ 1968 SWB. GMPP 350/350 Turbo Trans, Edelbrock Performer & Carb. Hedman Hedders, Hooker Aerochambers Mufflers. Tuff Stuff Alternators. Remember, no matter where you go, There you are. Gary Last edited by 96blazr; 05-20-2011 at 07:24 AM.

05-20-2011, 08:05 AM	#12
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: Does anyone else here enjoy their cabin sound? I agree , I love the trucks for what they are, a truck. One of my favorite sounds as a little guy ( 50's & early 60's ) was the sounds of a truck with a three on the tree. The most beautiful music was listening to a small block 283, 327 with a three on the tree as it pulled away from a stop and the driver went throgh the gears... __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

05-20-2011, 10:27 AM	#13
'72customdeluxe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tejas Posts: 691	Re: Does anyone else here enjoy their cabin sound? My '05 has no significant advantage in sound deadening. The plastic interior rattles more aswell. Before I put on a quiet muffler, the drone was terrible. There is less wind noise, but my c10 barely has any window sealing left. I would liken riding down the interstate in it to a WWII bomber, wind and magnapaks turned out behind the cab. It's a symphony to me. No radio needed. Should be even better with a real motor Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '72 cheyenne super step, '05 long bed gmc

05-20-2011, 10:31 AM	#14
clear Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NM Posts: 46	Re: Does anyone else here enjoy their cabin sound? I enjoy my 40 series 2 chamber flows that are ran to the front of the rear tires. If it were dumped under the cab I would hate it.

05-20-2011, 10:34 AM	#15
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Does anyone else here enjoy their cabin sound? Big Block 402, long tube Hookers, Cherry Bombs....don't get much better than that. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

05-20-2011, 11:01 AM	#17
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: Does anyone else here enjoy their cabin sound? Also anyone running "Smitty Glasspacks" STILL? What are your thoughts on them? I want to run dual set up on my 350/th350 and would like them all the way to back bumper.

05-20-2011, 12:19 PM	#20
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Does anyone else here enjoy their cabin sound? I love the sound of my truck. Especially in the summer time, when the top is off.



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05-20-2011, 12:22 PM	#21
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Does anyone else here enjoy their cabin sound? does anybody else notice you can hear the cars coming up beside you when you're cruising down the road and know there there without even looking over? that's why I like these old trucks you can hear everything around you, there probably safer than the new vehicles because of that. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

05-20-2011, 01:28 PM	#22
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: Does anyone else here enjoy their cabin sound? I think Special-K is right the look feel and sound is part of the personality of these machines from there era.

05-20-2011, 02:38 PM	#23
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: Does anyone else here enjoy their cabin sound? Dont forget flipping the air cleaner lid. Hearing that Q jet open up, BAHWOOOO. I still matted everything that I could reach though. Guess I'm getting old, meh.

05-20-2011, 03:46 PM	#24
wh1skea Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 53	Re: Does anyone else here enjoy their cabin sound? My wife is gonna hate me when I show her this thread and say "SEE?!"

05-20-2011, 07:43 PM	#25
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,735	Re: Does anyone else here enjoy their cabin sound? I agree with all, I love the sound of my exhaust. I too can tell relatively how fast I am going because of the exhaust. I have long tube headers, cherry bombs, and resonator exhaust tips. I just recently put in some carpeting becuase I'm trying to purty up the truck! I'm working on putting in a radio but it will be a stock AM one with an OEM like speaker. Conversation can be difficult pretty much anything over 50MPH! It's funny even though my exhaust is loud, it has put my girlfriends daughter and her neice asleep on many a road trip. I guess it is just the load constant drone that makes em nod off. Good night! Keith

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