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MistaGavin · 02-08-2011, 03:36 AM

What is required to put in new carpet? I would like to put Hushmat down first but I am not really sure how exactly that goes down either. Is there a pad that is supposed to go in between the Hushmat and carpet?

**oldiron** · 02-08-2011, 05:21 AM

Does your hushmat has self adesive on the back? If so you need to clean the metal surface of the floor first. Then install the hushmat. If your carpet has jute backing on it then install the carpet by gluing it to the hushmat.

MistaGavin · 02-08-2011, 06:11 AM

I do not have any of the materials yet. I just want to know how to do this so when I begin I can do it correctly. From what I understand Hushmat has a sticky backing and you put that over the cleaned steel floor.

What I'm not sure about is: Is there a carpet padding that goes under the carpet and on top of the Hushmat? Like how did it come from the factory? (I can't go check right now because I'm away from my truck right now, I'm in the college dorms) Also do I just glue the carpet down? Or is it simply held in place with the door sill plates and such? Thanks

MistaGavin · 02-09-2011, 05:21 AM

Anyone else?

stevencvn72 · 02-09-2011, 05:50 AM

If you buy the pre-molded carpet ie from LMC, that's all you'll need. No padding or glue required. You'll want to lay it out for a day or so in a warmer area to try and get the shipping wrinkles out of it. It's pretty straight forward. The hardest part is wrestling around with it trying to cut your floor shifter hole. Good luck!

**oldiron** · 02-09-2011, 07:19 AM

It depends on what carpet kit you get. If you get it with the jute padding already glued to the carpet I would strongly urge you to glue it to the hushmat. Start at the center of the transmission hump and spray glue as you work your way to the door. This way you will not have carpet moving on you when you are driving.
If your kit doesn't have the jute mat glued to it then glue the jute mat to the hushmat first then glue the carpet to the jute mat. Again locate the mat down first before glueing to make sure it is located properly. Then fold one side back to the center of the transmission hump and glue 12 inches at a time working your way to the door. Do the passenger side first. It has the least amount of things in the way.

norml495 · 02-09-2011, 11:32 AM

Dude(or dudette), I bought the hush mat from Summit, and if you're doing a complete job, order the larger size,or be like me and call back to order the second small one. The stuff sticks great, and you should'nt have to glue the carpet(got it from LMC) to the hushmat. Since I moved the gas tank to the back of the truck, I also insulated the back of the cab. I had a few pieces left, so I put them on the inside of the door skins. I have been working on this truck for 6 years, and I should be done soon. I truly believe this truck hates my guts, and flips me the bird every I go to the garage to work on it.Good luck with yours, and I hope it goes smoother for you.

MistaGavin · 02-09-2011, 05:22 PM

Okay cool thanks guys. I asked for a high hump black carpet kit for my truck from Classic Parts of America for my birthday so I do not know if it has the padding attached or not. I really appretiate all of the advice. -Mike
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*lakeroadster* · 02-09-2011, 06:09 PM

Mike,

I purchased some sound deadner from "The Truck and Car Shop". Works really well under carpet. It is basically really heavy tar paper pre-cut to fit your truck. You just lay it down, then install the carpet over it. i used this same stuff on a '72 Nova I retored and it really quiets things down. Best thing about it is it's only like $40 bucks. http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_028.html

Here is a photo of it before I put in the carpet.

02-08-2011, 03:36 AM	#1
MistaGavin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 126	New Carpet/Sound Deadener Questions What is required to put in new carpet? I would like to put Hushmat down first but I am not really sure how exactly that goes down either. Is there a pad that is supposed to go in between the Hushmat and carpet? __________________ You're not old, it IS loud! 1970 CST-10 BB 400

02-08-2011, 05:21 AM	#2
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: New Carpet/Sound Deadener Questions Does your hushmat has self adesive on the back? If so you need to clean the metal surface of the floor first. Then install the hushmat. If your carpet has jute backing on it then install the carpet by gluing it to the hushmat. __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

02-08-2011, 06:11 AM	#3
MistaGavin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 126	Re: New Carpet/Sound Deadener Questions I do not have any of the materials yet. I just want to know how to do this so when I begin I can do it correctly. From what I understand Hushmat has a sticky backing and you put that over the cleaned steel floor. What I'm not sure about is: Is there a carpet padding that goes under the carpet and on top of the Hushmat? Like how did it come from the factory? (I can't go check right now because I'm away from my truck right now, I'm in the college dorms) Also do I just glue the carpet down? Or is it simply held in place with the door sill plates and such? Thanks __________________ You're not old, it IS loud! 1970 CST-10 BB 400

02-09-2011, 05:21 AM	#4
MistaGavin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 126	Re: New Carpet/Sound Deadener Questions Anyone else? __________________ You're not old, it IS loud! 1970 CST-10 BB 400

02-09-2011, 05:50 AM	#5
stevencvn72 Kill Bill...et Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winchestertonfieldville, Wa Posts: 366	Re: New Carpet/Sound Deadener Questions If you buy the pre-molded carpet ie from LMC, that's all you'll need. No padding or glue required. You'll want to lay it out for a day or so in a warmer area to try and get the shipping wrinkles out of it. It's pretty straight forward. The hardest part is wrestling around with it trying to cut your floor shifter hole. Good luck! __________________ -Steve I ♥ Grease '67 Chev stepper http://youtu.be/38p_2Iu2fd0

02-09-2011, 07:19 AM	#6
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: New Carpet/Sound Deadener Questions It depends on what carpet kit you get. If you get it with the jute padding already glued to the carpet I would strongly urge you to glue it to the hushmat. Start at the center of the transmission hump and spray glue as you work your way to the door. This way you will not have carpet moving on you when you are driving. If your kit doesn't have the jute mat glued to it then glue the jute mat to the hushmat first then glue the carpet to the jute mat. Again locate the mat down first before glueing to make sure it is located properly. Then fold one side back to the center of the transmission hump and glue 12 inches at a time working your way to the door. Do the passenger side first. It has the least amount of things in the way. __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

02-09-2011, 11:32 AM	#7
norml495 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Prescott,Az. Posts: 11	Re: New Carpet/Sound Deadener Questions Dude(or dudette), I bought the hush mat from Summit, and if you're doing a complete job, order the larger size,or be like me and call back to order the second small one. The stuff sticks great, and you should'nt have to glue the carpet(got it from LMC) to the hushmat. Since I moved the gas tank to the back of the truck, I also insulated the back of the cab. I had a few pieces left, so I put them on the inside of the door skins. I have been working on this truck for 6 years, and I should be done soon. I truly believe this truck hates my guts, and flips me the bird every I go to the garage to work on it.Good luck with yours, and I hope it goes smoother for you.

02-09-2011, 05:22 PM	#8
MistaGavin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 126	Re: New Carpet/Sound Deadener Questions Okay cool thanks guys. I asked for a high hump black carpet kit for my truck from Classic Parts of America for my birthday so I do not know if it has the padding attached or not. I really appretiate all of the advice. -Mike Posted via Mobile Device __________________ You're not old, it IS loud! 1970 CST-10 BB 400

02-09-2011, 06:09 PM	#9
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: New Carpet/Sound Deadener Questions Mike, I purchased some sound deadner from "The Truck and Car Shop". Works really well under carpet. It is basically really heavy tar paper pre-cut to fit your truck. You just lay it down, then install the carpet over it. i used this same stuff on a '72 Nova I retored and it really quiets things down. Best thing about it is it's only like $40 bucks. http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_028.html Here is a photo of it before I put in the carpet. Attached Images Last edited by lakeroadster; 02-09-2011 at 06:12 PM.



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