Hut Oh, Uno Problemo' What to do in front of the carpet? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sinisterspeed · 06-30-2009, 11:35 PM

Heres a picture of the problem

After installing the Dynamat along the backwall, floor, and firewall. I opened the box with the new carpet in there and set it in to see how it looked.

********Now, what to do with the area in front of the carpet where you can still see the Dynamat?********

prostreetC-10 · 06-30-2009, 11:38 PM

Won't the heater box cover a good portion of that in the center?

dan42 · 06-30-2009, 11:39 PM

I don't think that carpet is right - they should go a little further up. But I agree, the heater box will hide the middle there.

Sinisterspeed · 06-30-2009, 11:43 PM

This truck has no heater box. (vintage air set up later)

Sinisterspeed · 07-01-2009, 12:09 AM

Any other ideas?

bigbadchev72 · 07-01-2009, 12:33 AM

PAint it?

vectorit · 07-01-2009, 12:36 AM

Yea, I think I'd spray the exposed dynamat with some flat black.

prostreetC-10 · 07-01-2009, 12:43 AM

but won't that stuff flex even a little. Seems he would have paint flakes going everywhere. Passenger and driver's feet might scuff it easy too. You might be better to try and color and texture match some fabric or carpet or something to make it look sanitary. That is a quick eye catcher so if you don't do it right.....just that little area can ruin an otherwise nice interior. Is there anyway to leave less under the seat and scoot it up???

prostreetC-10 · 07-01-2009, 12:47 AM

Ah ha!!! I know what it is or what will fix it. I had to go and look at mine and it stops at about the same place. It looks like you are missing or could get this black factory cardboard piece that covers that up all the way under they dash. Hopefully you can see mine from the pic. It's definately original and I'm sure you could get it aftermarket!

Sinisterspeed · 07-01-2009, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

but won't that stuff flex even a little. Seems he would have paint flakes going everywhere. Passenger and driver's feet might scuff it easy too. You might be better to try and color and texture match some fabric or carpet or something to make it look sanitary. That is a quick eye catcher so if you don't do it right.....just that little area can ruin an otherwise nice interior. Is there anyway to leave less under the seat and scoot it up???

I was thinking of good quality undercoating, so it would flex and not flake off. Maybe fabric..... humm...

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Originally Posted by vectorit

Yea, I think I'd spray the exposed dynamat with some flat black.

I think ProSteet is right about the paint..... But.. never know. I might try it.

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

Ah ha!!! I know what it is or what will fix it. I had to go and look at mine and it stops at about the same place. It looks like you are missing or could get this black factory cardboard piece that covers that up all the way under they dash. Hopefully you can see mine from the pic. It's definately original and I'm sure you could get it aftermarket!

I'll look into this first.. I'm sure it still has the cut out area for the heater box.. but maybe i could add a piece just to the area where the heaterbox would be....

Thanks for the great ideas... This was deffinatly not something I had thought of when I decided to put it together without a heater for now.

blime81 · 07-01-2009, 05:22 AM

Buy some marine type carpet or the felt type they use to cover speaker boxes. It won't fray on the edges and doesn't have a backing like the carpet in the repro kits.

Trim it how you want it to fit, give a couple inches for it to underlap.

Spray down some adhesive (I like 3M's Super 77) and lay down the carpet.

Place new carpet over it.

myoldchevytruck · 07-01-2009, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

Ah ha!!! I know what it is or what will fix it. I had to go and look at mine and it stops at about the same place. It looks like you are missing or could get this black factory cardboard piece that covers that up all the way under they dash. Hopefully you can see mine from the pic. It's definately original and I'm sure you could get it aftermarket!

Here's a firewall insulator pad from LMC Truck. Looks to be a filler peice that will go above your carpet line covering the rest of the firewall. Here's the LMC Link. Good Luck.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?page=42

zden · 07-01-2009, 08:13 AM

a roll of cheap black carpet from walmart is like 10 bucks. like blime81 said just glue it down

clos69 · 07-01-2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by zden

a roll of cheap black carpet from walmart is like 10 bucks. like blime81 said just glue it down

I agree....but instead of putting it up front...I would put it under the seats and move up the gray carpet...just an idea..

TonyJohnson · 07-01-2009, 09:05 AM

Maybe the folks who sold you the carpet can sell you a piece of scrap big enough. If not, maybe they sell door inserts or mats. You could cut a mat to fit...

Mordachai · 07-01-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by blime81

Buy some marine type carpet or the felt type they use to cover speaker boxes. It won't fray on the edges and doesn't have a backing like the carpet in the repro kits.

Trim it how you want it to fit, give a couple inches for it to underlap.

Spray down some adhesive (I like 3M's Super 77) and lay down the carpet.

Place new carpet over it.

The stuff you are looking for is called Ozite. not sure of the spelling, but if you got to one of your local upholstery shops they will know what you are looking for. It stretches nicely, so you can get it to lay smooth in the corners and flat in the flat areas.
Only thing is I wouldn't use 3m spray glue. The heat from the firewall area alone could be enough to release the carpet.
Get some HHR(high heat resistance) contact cement. Maybe the upholstery place will sell you some, if not the DAP weldwood in the red can is a good second choice. Follow the directions on the can, and don't push the carpet down hard until you are sure that's where you want it to be.

Then you can lay your molded carpet over it. presto, new carpet all the way up the firewall!

VanceH · 07-01-2009, 10:04 AM

When i bought my carpet kit it came with a piece i am assumming is for the gas tank. With the gas tank gone one could use it for the fire wall i would think?

Sinisterspeed · 07-03-2009, 11:33 AM

These are some great ideas.. Thanks guys! this site is the best!!

71tahoe · 07-03-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by clos69

I agree....but instead of putting it up front...I would put it under the seats and move up the gray carpet...just an idea..

I think the carpet is molded to the floor shape and moving it makes it not fit.

**LockDoc** · 07-03-2009, 01:31 PM

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The firewall insulation covers that area. There aren't any cutouts in the insulation for the heater but they have two areas marked that you can cut out for the heater mounting bracket. All you have to do is leave those places intact and it will be pretty smooth.

LockDoc

Sinisterspeed · 07-03-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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The firewall insulation covers that area. There aren't any cutouts in the insulation for the heater but they have two areas marked that you can cut out for the heater mounting bracket. All you have to do is leave those places intact and it will be pretty smooth.

LockDoc

Sweet, I was wondering that exact thing. Even if I did order one would it have all the cut outs in it for the things I shaved off the firewall? i.e. Wiring Plug, Heater, stock column cut out etc.etc. none of those things are on the firewall anymore.. Thanks for the info LockDoc! You must have purchased one before where did you buy it, I ask because if I buy it from a different supplier they might already have the cut outs removed.

**LockDoc** · 07-03-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinisterspeed

Sweet, I was wondering that exact thing. Even if I did order one would it have all the cut outs in it for the things I shaved off the firewall? i.e. Wiring Plug, Heater, stock column cut out etc.etc. none of those things are on the firewall anymore.. Thanks for the info LockDoc! You must have purchased one before where did you buy it, I ask because if I buy it from a different supplier they might already have the cut outs removed.

I have purchased 3 of them. I bought them from Art's Classic Truck Parts in Indianola, IA. Some of the stuff you mentioned will have holes already cut out because all of the stock trucks need those areas cut out. If you filled the original holes for the insulation pad retainers on the firewall I'm not sure how you will fasten it up.

Even if you purchase parts from the same vendor there is no guarantee they will be from the same manufacturer. I have run into that a lot lately...

LockDoc

fastom · 07-03-2009, 11:14 PM

I had the same problem. I used a piece of black vinyl, glued it down with 3M super 77

06-30-2009, 11:35 PM	#1
Sinisterspeed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gales Creek, Oregon Posts: 619	Hut Oh, Uno Problemo' What to do in front of the carpet? Heres a picture of the problem After installing the Dynamat along the backwall, floor, and firewall. I opened the box with the new carpet in there and set it in to see how it looked. ********Now, what to do with the area in front of the carpet where you can still see the Dynamat?******** __________________ There are two kinds of people, those who finish what they start and so on. 70 GMC Longhorn (A.K.A Money Bucket) 57 Chev 3100 05 Chevy LLY Dmax. 67 Chevy Camaro Dad's Budget Build 55 My Longhorn Build Last edited by Sinisterspeed; 06-30-2009 at 11:37 PM.

06-30-2009, 11:38 PM	#2
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Hut Oh, Uno Problemo' What to do in front of the carpet? Won't the heater box cover a good portion of that in the center? __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

06-30-2009, 11:39 PM	#3
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Hut Oh, Uno Problemo' What to do in front of the carpet? I don't think that carpet is right - they should go a little further up. But I agree, the heater box will hide the middle there. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7 Last edited by dan42; 06-30-2009 at 11:40 PM.

06-30-2009, 11:43 PM	#4
Sinisterspeed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gales Creek, Oregon Posts: 619	Re: Hut Oh, Uno Problemo' What to do in front of the carpet? This truck has no heater box. (vintage air set up later) __________________ There are two kinds of people, those who finish what they start and so on. 70 GMC Longhorn (A.K.A Money Bucket) 57 Chev 3100 05 Chevy LLY Dmax. 67 Chevy Camaro Dad's Budget Build 55 My Longhorn Build

07-01-2009, 12:09 AM	#5
Sinisterspeed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gales Creek, Oregon Posts: 619	Re: Hut Oh, Uno Problemo' What to do in front of the carpet? Any other ideas? __________________ There are two kinds of people, those who finish what they start and so on. 70 GMC Longhorn (A.K.A Money Bucket) 57 Chev 3100 05 Chevy LLY Dmax. 67 Chevy Camaro Dad's Budget Build 55 My Longhorn Build

07-01-2009, 12:33 AM	#6
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: Hut Oh, Uno Problemo' What to do in front of the carpet? PAint it? __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

07-01-2009, 12:36 AM	#7
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Hut Oh, Uno Problemo' What to do in front of the carpet? Yea, I think I'd spray the exposed dynamat with some flat black. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

07-01-2009, 12:43 AM	#8
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Hut Oh, Uno Problemo' What to do in front of the carpet? but won't that stuff flex even a little. Seems he would have paint flakes going everywhere. Passenger and driver's feet might scuff it easy too. You might be better to try and color and texture match some fabric or carpet or something to make it look sanitary. That is a quick eye catcher so if you don't do it right.....just that little area can ruin an otherwise nice interior. Is there anyway to leave less under the seat and scoot it up??? __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

07-01-2009, 12:47 AM	#9
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Hut Oh, Uno Problemo' What to do in front of the carpet? Ah ha!!! I know what it is or what will fix it. I had to go and look at mine and it stops at about the same place. It looks like you are missing or could get this black factory cardboard piece that covers that up all the way under they dash. Hopefully you can see mine from the pic. It's definately original and I'm sure you could get it aftermarket! Attached Images __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

07-01-2009, 05:22 AM	#11
blime81 Laid Lo Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oceanside CA Posts: 277	Re: Hut Oh, Uno Problemo' What to do in front of the carpet? Buy some marine type carpet or the felt type they use to cover speaker boxes. It won't fray on the edges and doesn't have a backing like the carpet in the repro kits. Trim it how you want it to fit, give a couple inches for it to underlap. Spray down some adhesive (I like 3M's Super 77) and lay down the carpet. Place new carpet over it. __________________ Semper Fi, Jeff '72 C10 - lays frame '07 Sand Rail - ecotec powered '05 2500HD - tows stuff '67 VW Bug - gas saver '01 Jeep TJ - rock crawler

07-01-2009, 08:13 AM	#13
zden Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 72	Re: Hut Oh, Uno Problemo' What to do in front of the carpet? a roll of cheap black carpet from walmart is like 10 bucks. like blime81 said just glue it down __________________ 1966 Chevrolet Suburban 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

07-01-2009, 09:05 AM	#15
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: Hut Oh, Uno Problemo' What to do in front of the carpet? Maybe the folks who sold you the carpet can sell you a piece of scrap big enough. If not, maybe they sell door inserts or mats. You could cut a mat to fit... __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

07-01-2009, 10:04 AM	#17
VanceH Loving the Jimmster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Emmett, idaho Posts: 575	Re: Hut Oh, Uno Problemo' What to do in front of the carpet? When i bought my carpet kit it came with a piece i am assumming is for the gas tank. With the gas tank gone one could use it for the fire wall i would think?

07-03-2009, 11:33 AM	#18
Sinisterspeed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gales Creek, Oregon Posts: 619	Re: Hut Oh, Uno Problemo' What to do in front of the carpet? These are some great ideas.. Thanks guys! this site is the best!! __________________ There are two kinds of people, those who finish what they start and so on. 70 GMC Longhorn (A.K.A Money Bucket) 57 Chev 3100 05 Chevy LLY Dmax. 67 Chevy Camaro Dad's Budget Build 55 My Longhorn Build

07-03-2009, 01:31 PM	#20
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,420	Re: Hut Oh, Uno Problemo' What to do in front of the carpet? - The firewall insulation covers that area. There aren't any cutouts in the insulation for the heater but they have two areas marked that you can cut out for the heater mounting bracket. All you have to do is leave those places intact and it will be pretty smooth. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -



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