Started my interior change over. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TexasJeff · 03-30-2009, 07:45 AM

I started my interior redo this weekend, I thought I might get alot farther along than I did. The inside of the truck was a whole lot dirtier than I excepted, so there is a lot of cleaning I am doing.

bigblock73 · 03-30-2009, 07:59 AM

Looks like the heater core or windshiled was leaking on the pass floor board at some point in time...if that is rust I am seeing in the pics.

Progress looks good, I personally enjoy interior work...it is a lot of fun and easy to do...and the results can be amazing.

Good luck, keep us posted.

rod86 · 03-30-2009, 09:12 AM

looks good... gotta do mine soon....

**N2TRUX** · 03-30-2009, 09:14 AM

Looks great. What brand sound deadner did youuse?

TexasJeff · 03-30-2009, 09:51 AM

I am using Fat Mat, I bought the kit on thier website, $129.99 for 100 sf, looks like I will use about 50 sf when all done. I figured since my truck does not have the full interior (no head liner) I did not need to use the good stuff. Jeff yes the heater core was leaking when I bought the truck, I did not take any pictures but I did sand down the rust and slap some primer over it before installing the mat. I also have a small rust hole on the drivers side floor pan, (that is why the last piece in not installed) not sure what to do with it. I am thinking some rust inhibitor and some seam sealer, it is right in the corner of the floor board and the kick panel.

**N2TRUX** · 03-30-2009, 11:13 AM

Be sure to do inside your doors and the back side of your door panels. You will be amazed at the difference.

spr85gmc · 03-30-2009, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Looks like the heater core or windshiled was leaking on the pass floor board at some point in time...if that is rust I am seeing in the pics.

Progress looks good, I personally enjoy interior work...it is a lot of fun and easy to do...and the results can be amazing.

Good luck, keep us posted.

i got the same problem but how do you go about fixing the leak in the heater core................. sorry not thread jacking just looking for an answer.

bigblock73 · 03-30-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by spr85gmc

i got the same problem but how do you go about fixing the leak in the heater core................. sorry not thread jacking just looking for an answer.

Replace it with a new one.

spr85gmc · 03-30-2009, 01:58 PM

......ok i know that, but what do i replace the whole heater core or just gaskets... sorry for the dumb questions

Russell · 03-30-2009, 02:07 PM

There arn't any gaskets to be changed, just the heater core itself

spr85gmc · 03-30-2009, 02:10 PM

thanks now i know what im going to do tomorrow was kinda worried at first about what the prob was

............ you can have your thread back

LMDGUY · 03-30-2009, 06:51 PM

I used the Fatmat also on my truck. Really good product, we compared it to some sheets of normal Dynamat we had and it seemed almost the same. But alot cheaper

bowtiecb · 03-30-2009, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasJeff

I am using Fat Mat, I bought the kit on thier website, $129.99 for 100 sf, looks like I will use about 50 sf when all done. I figured since my truck does not have the full interior (no head liner) I did not need to use the good stuff. Jeff yes the heater core was leaking when I bought the truck, I did not take any pictures but I did sand down the rust and slap some primer over it before installing the mat. I also have a small rust hole on the drivers side floor pan, (that is why the last piece in not installed) not sure what to do with it. I am thinking some rust inhibitor and some seam sealer, it is right in the corner of the floor board and the kick panel.

50sf, is thats door panels and all? i'll be doing mine soon, and will need to no how much to order.

LMDGUY · 03-31-2009, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bowtiecb

50sf, is thats door panels and all? i'll be doing mine soon, and will need to no how much to order.

order the 100 foot roll. I did the 50ft one and ran out.

Manbearpig · 03-31-2009, 02:31 AM

What are you swapping in?

TexasJeff · 03-31-2009, 07:12 AM

I ordered the 100ft role, it comes in two 50ft roles, the 50 ft does not include the door panels and doors, so as LMDGUY said get the 100ft roll for sure, you will have extra but it is worth it. I am very impressed with the Fat Mat so far. I am going back as stock as I can with the interior, I don't have a pic of the door panels painted, and some of the other parts have been repainted because of the terrible color match on my first try (see pictures).

JohnC · 03-31-2009, 09:43 AM

Wow those interior pieces look nice. Where did you get all of it from?

I think I will try that FatMat when I do mine too.

TexasJeff · 03-31-2009, 12:35 PM

The seat I pulled from a junk yard truck and had a local shop throw on the new cover. I get most of my parts from a local shop here in the Houston area called Outback Truck Parts, they can get most anything and they try to get the best parts they can and I don't have to pay for shipping. I have ordered a few parts from LMC to.

*78 Chevyrado* · 03-31-2009, 01:56 PM

That's gonna be real nice, Keep the pics a comin'

f.monroe · 03-31-2009, 02:28 PM

Looks like a well planned project . I bet the end pics are going to be NICE!
Frank

flamingbig10 · 03-31-2009, 10:31 PM

looks good, can't wait to see all of installed

03-30-2009, 07:45 AM	#1
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Started my interior change over. I started my interior redo this weekend, I thought I might get alot farther along than I did. The inside of the truck was a whole lot dirtier than I excepted, so there is a lot of cleaning I am doing. Attached Images __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually Last edited by TexasJeff; 03-30-2009 at 07:50 AM.

03-30-2009, 07:59 AM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Started my interior change over. Looks like the heater core or windshiled was leaking on the pass floor board at some point in time...if that is rust I am seeing in the pics. Progress looks good, I personally enjoy interior work...it is a lot of fun and easy to do...and the results can be amazing. Good luck, keep us posted. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-30-2009, 09:12 AM	#3
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: Started my interior change over. looks good... gotta do mine soon.... __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

03-30-2009, 09:14 AM	#4
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03-30-2009, 09:51 AM	#5
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Started my interior change over. I am using Fat Mat, I bought the kit on thier website, $129.99 for 100 sf, looks like I will use about 50 sf when all done. I figured since my truck does not have the full interior (no head liner) I did not need to use the good stuff. Jeff yes the heater core was leaking when I bought the truck, I did not take any pictures but I did sand down the rust and slap some primer over it before installing the mat. I also have a small rust hole on the drivers side floor pan, (that is why the last piece in not installed) not sure what to do with it. I am thinking some rust inhibitor and some seam sealer, it is right in the corner of the floor board and the kick panel. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually Last edited by TexasJeff; 03-30-2009 at 09:53 AM.

03-30-2009, 11:13 AM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Started my interior change over. Be sure to do inside your doors and the back side of your door panels. You will be amazed at the difference. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-30-2009, 01:58 PM	#9
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: Started my interior change over. ......ok i know that, but what do i replace the whole heater core or just gaskets... sorry for the dumb questions

03-30-2009, 02:07 PM	#10
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Started my interior change over. There arn't any gaskets to be changed, just the heater core itself __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

03-30-2009, 02:10 PM	#11
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: Started my interior change over. thanks now i know what im going to do tomorrow was kinda worried at first about what the prob was ............ you can have your thread back

03-30-2009, 06:51 PM	#12
LMDGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 352	Re: Started my interior change over. I used the Fatmat also on my truck. Really good product, we compared it to some sheets of normal Dynamat we had and it seemed almost the same. But alot cheaper __________________ 1973 C10 "Chain Reaction" Street Trucks cover Feb 2012 2013 Silverado 1964 Cadillac

03-31-2009, 02:31 AM	#15
Manbearpig Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midland, Tx Posts: 418	Re: Started my interior change over. What are you swapping in? __________________ 1972 GMC C10

03-31-2009, 07:12 AM	#16
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Started my interior change over. I ordered the 100ft role, it comes in two 50ft roles, the 50 ft does not include the door panels and doors, so as LMDGUY said get the 100ft roll for sure, you will have extra but it is worth it. I am very impressed with the Fat Mat so far. I am going back as stock as I can with the interior, I don't have a pic of the door panels painted, and some of the other parts have been repainted because of the terrible color match on my first try (see pictures). Attached Images __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually Last edited by TexasJeff; 03-31-2009 at 07:13 AM.

03-31-2009, 09:43 AM	#17
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Started my interior change over. Wow those interior pieces look nice. Where did you get all of it from? I think I will try that FatMat when I do mine too.

03-31-2009, 12:35 PM	#18
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Started my interior change over. The seat I pulled from a junk yard truck and had a local shop throw on the new cover. I get most of my parts from a local shop here in the Houston area called Outback Truck Parts, they can get most anything and they try to get the best parts they can and I don't have to pay for shipping. I have ordered a few parts from LMC to. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

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