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*Fitz* · 03-14-2010, 09:25 PM

Don't know if it is good or bad yet as I just finished putting it in. The cab looks like an explosion in a Reynolds Wrap factory. Sure went in nice. Heated it up with a heat gun and rolled it out with a wallpaper seam roller. 2 layers on floor, doors, firewall and the back of the cab.

Mr-Jack · 03-14-2010, 09:45 PM

looks good fitz...that's an interesting center console you got going on there...is that going to be welded in?

*Fitz* · 03-14-2010, 10:11 PM

Thanks. It's not welded in, it's bolted to the rear tank mounts, the seat mount and under the dash. All steel. Spent six weeks cutting and fitting patterns, first in posterboard and then in 1/8 inch 5 ply plywood. lots of cutting and fitting but...everything fits and my battery is at the rear, under a locking door. If anyone's interested i'll do a build thread.

chevyguy_72 · 03-14-2010, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Fitz

Thanks. It's not welded in, it's bolted to the rear tank mounts, the seat mount and under the dash. All steel. Spent six weeks cutting and fitting patterns, first in posterboard and then in 1/8 inch 5 ply plywood. lots of cutting and fitting but...everything fits and my battery is at the rear, under a locking door. If anyone's interested i'll do a build thread.

A build thread would be cool

AirSpeed · 03-14-2010, 11:26 PM

I used ice shield I got from a roofing contractor, its a thick, heavy, flexible rubber that goes on roofs. He had a bunch of cut offs left over from roofing jobs, The stuff looks just like some of the sound deadeners I have seen and it was free. It worked great. I did have to glue it on but that was easy enough and for free was worth a little extra work.
Aaron

Ackattack · 03-15-2010, 03:19 AM

Here's my progress

COACHMEASON · 03-15-2010, 11:00 PM

I heard that second skin stuff was the bees knees! Probably should have went with it, but my budget is starting to stretch and this is one of those "want" not need part of my build..

lilred67 · 03-16-2010, 07:19 AM

i used FATMAT in my '67 and i am happy with the results!!!

03-14-2010, 09:25 PM	#26
Fitz Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 2,183	Re: Fatmat...good or bad Don't know if it is good or bad yet as I just finished putting it in. The cab looks like an explosion in a Reynolds Wrap factory. Sure went in nice. Heated it up with a heat gun and rolled it out with a wallpaper seam roller. 2 layers on floor, doors, firewall and the back of the cab. Attached Images Last edited by Fitz; 03-14-2010 at 09:27 PM.

03-14-2010, 09:45 PM	#27
Mr-Jack Beer Drink'n Knuckle Dragger Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eatonville, WA Posts: 493	Re: Fatmat...good or bad looks good fitz...that's an interesting center console you got going on there...is that going to be welded in? __________________ GOD BLESS MY BROTHERS & SISTERS THAT SERVE WITH US *- 67 GMC Long-Wide* *350/SM420* *My BACON Wrapped Meatloaf Recipe*

03-14-2010, 10:11 PM	#28
Fitz Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 2,183	Re: Fatmat...good or bad Thanks. It's not welded in, it's bolted to the rear tank mounts, the seat mount and under the dash. All steel. Spent six weeks cutting and fitting patterns, first in posterboard and then in 1/8 inch 5 ply plywood. lots of cutting and fitting but...everything fits and my battery is at the rear, under a locking door. If anyone's interested i'll do a build thread. Attached Images

03-14-2010, 11:26 PM	#30
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: Fatmat...good or bad I used ice shield I got from a roofing contractor, its a thick, heavy, flexible rubber that goes on roofs. He had a bunch of cut offs left over from roofing jobs, The stuff looks just like some of the sound deadeners I have seen and it was free. It worked great. I did have to glue it on but that was easy enough and for free was worth a little extra work. Aaron

03-15-2010, 03:19 AM	#31
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: Fatmat...good or bad Here's my progress __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

03-15-2010, 11:00 PM	#32
COACHMEASON Keep On Keepin' On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 416	Re: Fatmat...good or bad I heard that second skin stuff was the bees knees! Probably should have went with it, but my budget is starting to stretch and this is one of those "want" not need part of my build.. __________________ 07 Avalanche Z71 92 Mustang 5.0 GT (Triple White w/ 53,000 miles) 72 SWB Chevy w/ PS, AC, 350/350 Current Project ....In paint shop getting body/paint work done (Corvette Velocity Yellow)... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669

03-16-2010, 07:19 AM	#33
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: Fatmat...good or bad i used FATMAT in my '67 and i am happy with the results!!!



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