Enclosing the space behind seat on TF - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OrrieG · 04-18-2010, 09:20 PM

I have found a bunch of photos of finished truck interiors with the area behind the seats enclosed to match the inside cab curves. I have not been able to find any threads of information on how to build that except for plastic panels for sale by aftermarket guys. By experimentation I have found that 1/8" masonite will not bend the radius with out breaking. I am thinking maybe heavy card board as a form for building up fiber glass? I can make some cleats to mount under the window where it kicks back and for the floor.

Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks Patrick

Tri5Nerd · 04-18-2010, 10:56 PM

Here you go.

OrrieG · 04-19-2010, 12:33 AM

That's what I'm looking for. What happened between the first and second photos? It looks like you built-up fiberglass and resin over something. Or did you make a reverse mold and cast it? That is the basic idea I am going for without the console. I'd like to be able to put my rifle and other stuff back there out of sight without it rattling around, thats one of the reasons I went with the seats with tilt backs. Also plan on a couple of 6x9 speakers.

Tri5Nerd · 04-19-2010, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

That's what I'm looking for. What happened between the first and second photos? It looks like you built-up fiberglass and resin over something. Or did you make a reverse mold and cast it? That is the basic idea I am going for without the console. I'd like to be able to put my rifle and other stuff back there out of sight without it rattling around, thats one of the reasons I went with the seats with tilt backs. Also plan on a couple of 6x9 speakers.

That's not my work, here the link:
I think you need to have an account to see the info.
http://www.fiberglassforums.com/showthread.php?t=5697

OrrieG · 04-19-2010, 12:32 PM

Thanks for the link, I joined and now have a better idea of how to proceed. I see lots of sanding in my future!

orgalmeister · 04-21-2010, 08:53 PM

Look for a product called benda-board or wacky wood. try a a drapery supply store. plywood suppliers also. This is what I'm going to try when I get there.

OrrieG · 04-21-2010, 11:35 PM

I found a site called fiberglassforums.com that has lots of information. Here are two photos of a later model truck but same principle as what I am after, but without the center speakers.

mr48chev · 04-23-2010, 04:16 PM

You can buy sheets of the card/fiber board that they use to back upholstery on door and inner panels and it will bend somewhat.

I think that if you built a box/cabinet that took up generally the same space/area that the gas tank did you would be in pretty good shape. A long hinged space at the top for the long gun and speaker and tool box space down below and then either carpet or upholster it. Something that looks like a filler panel to untrained eyes from the outside.

OrrieG · 04-23-2010, 10:02 PM

Thats the plan, a small place to stow stuff out of sight. The bed will have a tool box for the hi-lift jack and accessories.

All59 · 04-27-2010, 03:50 PM

Here is one of the parts I will be producing for my 59 build.I thought if I was going to spend numerous hrs I might as well build the molds.I also have a full headliner mold,door pillar to join it all together,kick panel mold to hold speakers etc.All parts are composite some using high end infuse cores .Will post my built soon.

**JML55** · 04-27-2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by All59

Here is one of the parts I will be producing for my 59 build.I thought if I was going to spend numerous hrs I might as well build the molds.I also have a full headliner mold,door pillar to join it all together,kick panel mold to hold speakers etc.All parts are composite some using high end infuse cores .Will post my built soon.

I would like to see your headliner work.

addicted2dunes · 04-27-2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JML55

I would like to see your headliner work.

Same here.....

blindman · 04-28-2010, 12:18 PM

i like to buy a peace like that how much are they

All59 · 04-29-2010, 08:30 PM

Price $400.00.Its a real nice part,excellent fit,high end gel finish.Its weigh 17 lbs has a core in it to keep it shape.Will reduce noise.Thick enough to install insert.A great structure to build something unique from.PM me if you need more info.

All59 · 05-01-2010, 12:14 PM

Guy51,I did sign up to be a Gold member I guess it takes some time to go thru,my appologies if I offended anyone I new to the forum.

Russell Ashley · 04-30-2011, 06:03 PM

Didn't offend me. Keep posting pics and info.

All59 · 04-30-2011, 07:54 PM

Will do Russell.I also have 3.5 inch wider tubs for the fleetside box for you can use up to 11 inch rims and I hope by summer I will have a complete smooths out box sides for the fleetside or a complete box and also a tub floor.I have two trucks to build and I don,t want to go thru the process twice thats why I am building molds for everything.

sgtusmc · 04-30-2011, 11:28 PM

Man, you have some serious talent. I'm hope'n to trade you some cash for parts for my 59.

1 bootlegger · 05-01-2011, 09:20 AM

All59,Fantastic work love the headliner do have any plans for the same for the AD trucks ?

All59 · 05-03-2011, 08:42 PM

No plans right now,will let you no if I do.

57picupnewbie · 05-22-2011, 08:18 AM

Man, I love the headliner. I have been searching for one for the '57. I agree with all the other guys, you are providing a service that saves a lot of time. Please send price and contact info.

waybad · 05-22-2011, 10:10 PM

I'd like more info also!!! well done!

04-18-2010, 09:20 PM	#1
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Enclosing the space behind seat on TF I have found a bunch of photos of finished truck interiors with the area behind the seats enclosed to match the inside cab curves. I have not been able to find any threads of information on how to build that except for plastic panels for sale by aftermarket guys. By experimentation I have found that 1/8" masonite will not bend the radius with out breaking. I am thinking maybe heavy card board as a form for building up fiber glass? I can make some cleats to mount under the window where it kicks back and for the floor. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks Patrick __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

04-18-2010, 10:56 PM	#2
Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Re: Enclosing the space behind seat on TF Here you go. Attached Images __________________ 1955 Chevy Stepside/LS1 drive train http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371513

04-19-2010, 12:33 AM	#3
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Enclosing the space behind seat on TF That's what I'm looking for. What happened between the first and second photos? It looks like you built-up fiberglass and resin over something. Or did you make a reverse mold and cast it? That is the basic idea I am going for without the console. I'd like to be able to put my rifle and other stuff back there out of sight without it rattling around, thats one of the reasons I went with the seats with tilt backs. Also plan on a couple of 6x9 speakers. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

04-19-2010, 12:32 PM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Enclosing the space behind seat on TF Thanks for the link, I joined and now have a better idea of how to proceed. I see lots of sanding in my future! __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

04-21-2010, 08:53 PM	#6
orgalmeister Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 291	Re: Enclosing the space behind seat on TF Look for a product called benda-board or wacky wood. try a a drapery supply store. plywood suppliers also. This is what I'm going to try when I get there. __________________ '56 truck (the never ending project) '06 Z/71 loaded (daily driver) '07 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (wife's driver) Gone: 72 SB, 67 CST, 57 BBW, 47 Panel streetrod,

04-21-2010, 11:35 PM	#7
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Enclosing the space behind seat on TF I found a site called fiberglassforums.com that has lots of information. Here are two photos of a later model truck but same principle as what I am after, but without the center speakers. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

04-23-2010, 04:16 PM	#8
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,404	Re: Enclosing the space behind seat on TF You can buy sheets of the card/fiber board that they use to back upholstery on door and inner panels and it will bend somewhat. I think that if you built a box/cabinet that took up generally the same space/area that the gas tank did you would be in pretty good shape. A long hinged space at the top for the long gun and speaker and tool box space down below and then either carpet or upholster it. Something that looks like a filler panel to untrained eyes from the outside.

04-23-2010, 10:02 PM	#9
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Enclosing the space behind seat on TF Thats the plan, a small place to stow stuff out of sight. The bed will have a tool box for the hi-lift jack and accessories. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

04-27-2010, 03:50 PM	#10
All59 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wynndel BC Canada Posts: 28	Re: Enclosing the space behind seat on TF Here is one of the parts I will be producing for my 59 build.I thought if I was going to spend numerous hrs I might as well build the molds.I also have a full headliner mold,door pillar to join it all together,kick panel mold to hold speakers etc.All parts are composite some using high end infuse cores .Will post my built soon. Attached Images

04-28-2010, 12:18 PM	#13
blindman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: martinsville va Posts: 99	Re: Enclosing the space behind seat on TF i like to buy a peace like that how much are they

04-29-2010, 08:30 PM	#14
All59 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wynndel BC Canada Posts: 28	Re: Enclosing the space behind seat on TF Price $400.00.Its a real nice part,excellent fit,high end gel finish.Its weigh 17 lbs has a core in it to keep it shape.Will reduce noise.Thick enough to install insert.A great structure to build something unique from.PM me if you need more info.

05-01-2010, 12:14 PM	#15
All59 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wynndel BC Canada Posts: 28	Re: Enclosing the space behind seat on TF Guy51,I did sign up to be a Gold member I guess it takes some time to go thru,my appologies if I offended anyone I new to the forum.

04-30-2011, 06:03 PM	#16
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,640	Re: Enclosing the space behind seat on TF Didn't offend me. Keep posting pics and info.

04-30-2011, 07:54 PM	#17
All59 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wynndel BC Canada Posts: 28	Re: Enclosing the space behind seat on TF Will do Russell.I also have 3.5 inch wider tubs for the fleetside box for you can use up to 11 inch rims and I hope by summer I will have a complete smooths out box sides for the fleetside or a complete box and also a tub floor.I have two trucks to build and I don,t want to go thru the process twice thats why I am building molds for everything.

04-30-2011, 11:28 PM	#18
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: Enclosing the space behind seat on TF Man, you have some serious talent. I'm hope'n to trade you some cash for parts for my 59. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.



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05-01-2011, 09:20 AM	#19
1 bootlegger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: neenah,wi. Posts: 69	Re: Enclosing the space behind seat on TF All59,Fantastic work love the headliner do have any plans for the same for the AD trucks ?

05-03-2011, 08:42 PM	#20
All59 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wynndel BC Canada Posts: 28	Re: Enclosing the space behind seat on TF No plans right now,will let you no if I do.

05-22-2011, 08:18 AM	#21
57picupnewbie '57 Rosa Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fitzgerald,GA Posts: 162	Re: Enclosing the space behind seat on TF Man, I love the headliner. I have been searching for one for the '57. I agree with all the other guys, you are providing a service that saves a lot of time. Please send price and contact info. __________________ My '57 Truck Build "Rosa" (Current Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...21#post4118721 2003 Dodge Dakota 4X4 (Daily Driver) Only two defining forces have ever died for us: CHRIST died for our salvation and VETERANS died for our freedoms. Glorify CHRIST and thank VETERANs Dru~ USN Retired

05-22-2011, 10:10 PM	#22
waybad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Evansville,IN Posts: 409	Re: Enclosing the space behind seat on TF I'd like more info also!!! well done! Last edited by waybad; 05-22-2011 at 10:10 PM.

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