Barry Maxwell Posted November 30, 2012 Report Posted November 30, 2012 After a long delay, I finally got my '51 B3C cab sand blasted. Then I primed it and installed replacement toe boards and transmission cover. My question is: Is it advisable to use anti-sqeak strips on these plates? If so, do any of you folks have a good source? Roberts does not show anything in their catalog. Thanks for any advice or information. Barry Maxwell Quote
John-T-53 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Posted November 30, 2012 I've found a self-stick foam tape product called "pickup truck cap tape" that worked excellent. The foam is about 1" wide and 3/16" thick and comes in a big roll. I installed mine about 3 year ago and it's still there after removing and reinstalling the floor boards several times since. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Posted November 30, 2012 I used some adhesive backed felting. W/O something it WILL squeek. Quote
Young Ed Posted November 30, 2012 Report Posted November 30, 2012 I used the same product John mentioned for the removable floor in my plymouth. In my 46 pickup which has a similar floor system they are screwed metal to metal and I can't say I've noticed them making any noise. Quote
HanksB3B Posted November 30, 2012 Report Posted November 30, 2012 I've got to do that...Is the tape very expensive? Hank Quote
John-T-53 Posted December 1, 2012 Report Posted December 1, 2012 The other goal here is water and air proofing, especially at the sides where the removable panels form the back of the wheel well. Sealing will also help reduce engine fumes inside the cab. I don't recall the roll of foam tape costing a lot at the time (from Orange Engine in Dana Point). Quote
JBNeal Posted December 1, 2012 Report Posted December 1, 2012 some of the original material used back in the day was a cotton batting strip material, cut to fit on the shop floor. I've got scrap rubber roof material (.060 epdm) that is rubber-cemented to one surface of each panel. I've kinda wondered if it would be just as effective to smear caulking on one edge in the same fashion, building it up to about 1/16" thickness. The camper tape is cheap & effective, but it might be a li'l wide, unless ya rip it down the center (doublilng your purchased stock). I've seen window & door foam tape that's in the 3/4" to 1" wide range, only about 1/4" thick, it should work well also and be very cost effective Quote
wallytoo Posted December 1, 2012 Report Posted December 1, 2012 i don't have any insulation or interior "finish" panels in my truck (or pedal seals), but i don't get any engine fumes in the cab, either. i would agree that those things would dampen the noise, but that's about it. it's hard to hear the squeaks above the roar of the engine @ 45 mph. Quote
Barry Maxwell Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Posted December 1, 2012 Thank you all for your responses. I went to Google and ordered a 30' roll of Pickup Truck Cap Tape from Amazon. I looks like it will do the trick. Thanks again. This site is sure great. Barry Quote
MBF Posted December 1, 2012 Report Posted December 1, 2012 I cut some rubber strips out of an old truck tube and used them. I was concerned about moisture being held in the seams by any woven material. Mike Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted December 1, 2012 Report Posted December 1, 2012 I have been thinking about spraying the removable sections and the underside of the cab with rubberized bed liner material. About $10 a can at Home Depot right now. It seems to me that this would be quiet, waterproof and hold up well at the same time. Jeff Quote
HanksB3B Posted December 1, 2012 Report Posted December 1, 2012 (edited) Thank you all for your responses. I went to Google and ordered a 30' roll of Pickup Truck Cap Tape from Amazon. I looks like it will do the trick. Thanks again. This site is sure great.Barry Is this the stuff? I hope so, it looks like I can afford it. Thanks, Hank I have been thinking about spraying the removable sections and the underside of the cab with rubberized bed liner material. About $10 a can at Home Depot right now. It seems to me that this would be quiet, waterproof and hold up well at the same time.Jeff Not a bad idea Jeff, what about the entire bottom of the cab floor itself? Edited December 1, 2012 by HanksB3B Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted December 1, 2012 Report Posted December 1, 2012 Is this the stuff? I hope so, it looks like I can afford it. Thanks, Hank Not a bad idea Jeff, what about the entire bottom of the cab floor itself? Yes that is certainly a possibility. Jeff Quote
Barry Maxwell Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Posted December 1, 2012 Is this the stuff? I hope so, it looks like I can afford it Quote
Barry Maxwell Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Posted December 1, 2012 Is this the stuff? I hope so, it looks like I can afford it Yes, very similar. The tape I ordered is 1" wide and may not be as thick. In any event, it was sold through Amazon by Page Auto Supply and it cost me $17.98 with shipping. Barry Quote
HanksB3B Posted December 1, 2012 Report Posted December 1, 2012 Barry, I think I'll be o.k. with 2". There are always razor blades. Thanks, Hank Quote
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