Floor mat alternative

[WPVT]

Since molded rubber floor mats are no longer available for the 1954 C-1, I am looking at alternatives. There is a floor hump over the transmission, so regular rubber matting cut to fit won't lay very well.

I am considering using a smooth brush on bed liner such as Durabak over the hump and firewall, and flat mats on either side. 

Has anyone had any experience with this product or similar ? It sounds pretty permanent, so I am being cautious. 

[tinlizzy]

I wonder how the flex seal they advertise might work, says it dries to sheet of rubber, don't know about colors though.

 

[50mech]

Do a quick search for moldable sound dampener. Usually runs about $70 for a 30 something by 54" sheet.

Heat gun will mold it.  Probably still want the flat mats but it's good stuff.

[WPVT]

50mech,

      Interesting idea. I'll check it out. Thanks.

[50mech]

Other thing I've done is mix phenolic microbaloons at about a cup or two to a gallon with your choice of coating product.

I've used exterior house paint ,2k bedliner, automotive acrylic paint, tractor paint.

It's actually what a product called lizardskin is. A little bumpy on the look but it works and you can recoat to your hearts content.

[JBNeal]

additional information - rubber floor cover

[WPVT]

The micro-balloons create a thicker product ?

[WPVT]

JBNeal,

     Thanks. Does that look molded to you or just die cut ? Its hard to tell. My truck has a definite hump for the transmission and the 53's didn't.

[50mech]

Looks molded to me. There it is

 

To answer your question though yes much thicker and adds insulation.

I've used the house paint to probably 3/16", matter of recoating a few times.

[WPVT]

I think that Newark Auto mat is worth a try. I can always return it if it doesn't fit. 

The other suggestions are all good, but I'm a little wary of using something that would be difficult or impossible to remove. I had searched all over but hadn't seen anything available. 

Thanks again.

[JBNeal]

In 2004, I removed the ratty carpet out of my '92 Ram 250 and replaced it with one of these molded rubber floor covers and I liked it, though installing sound insulation beforehand would be a good approach.  The trick is to lay the rubber out in the sun for an hour or so, makes the rubber very flexible to test fit in the cab and trim excess as required...trim only a little at a time, do many test fits, and you'll be able to get it just right without botching the product...sold the truck 2+ years later, and the ol' farmer who bought it liked the rubber floor covering and thought it was factory installed til I told him otherwise

[WPVT]

Good advice. I ordered the mat last night and I'll install it as you described. 

Thank you again.