Making some progress (with pics)...

[qwertyd10n]

Hey guys and gals,

I've been trying to get the interior finished up as best possible before I continue on with my transmission and transfer case swap, and especially before I dive into building my 445 stroker.

So, I took down the headliner and applied a sound deadener called B-Quiet - the stuff is awesome to work with BTW:





Here's what my doors looked like:





I treated the inside of the passenger door and applied POR-15 to it:







Once that was dry, I installed B-Quiet sound deadener:







Then I installed the new window channel, door run, anti-rattler, and vent window rubber (I had also repainted the vent window frame):







I then installed the new door panel and arm rest:



And finally I finished it off by installing the map pocket:



Now I just have to put the new door rubber on it and the passenger side is done... if only I didn't have to do the driver's side now!

Cheers,
Dion

[GDG]

Man, those doors should have that "bank vault" sound when you close them!!
Doug

[Bill W]

Looks Great!

[64low-n-slow]

Man, that sound deadener looks great. I've been using Dynamat, but it's big $$$$. How's the price on the B-Quiet and where do you get it?

[64Ranger]

Beautiful job on the inner doors. Mine was not quite that neat but it sure helps to deaden the tin sound. Good lookin job....

[qwertyd10n]

Thanks guys... the doors definitely are a little more solid feeling and sounding now.

When I was looking for sound deadener, all I knew about was Dynamat because that's all you ever see on any car shows. I did some research on the internet and B-Quiet looks to be a comparable product - maybe even better according to tests done.

I found it on their web site, http://www.b-quiet.com, and just ordered it over the internet. I got a couple 50' rolls because I'm doing the roof, doors, firewall, floor, and likely the inside of the back of the cab.

I bought the B-Quiet Ultimate product, which is $120 for 50' roll if you buy more than one. Not super cheap, but compare what a similar amount of Dynamat would cost - OUCH! They also have a slightly lesser product called B-Quiet Extreme for about $70 for a 50' roll.

Cheers,
Dion

[qwertyd10n]

Oh yeah, one other thing... this company is actually based in Lethbridge, Alberta - just a couple hours down the road from me and pretty much in Johnny Canuck's backyard!

Cheers,
Dion

[61 Merc]

I know of a couple others that have used this material, and they have been quite happy with the product. I was also looking at using it when I get that far.

Looking good Dion.
Dean

[Michelle]

Man, those doors should have that "bank vault" sound when you close them!!
Doug

I was going to say the same thing. Putting the deadner in the doors make them sound solid when you close the door. I did the same to my 56, it sounds like a Lincoln when you close the door.

[qwertyd10n]

Hey all,

Well, I got a few things done this weekend. I pulled the gas tank and put B-Quiet Ultimate up the back of the cab:





Then I reinstalled the gas tank afterwards.

I cleaned up the transmission cover, painted it, and then covered it with the sound deadener as well. And I also removed the passenger door so I can install the new DC weatherstripping on it properly.

And this afternoon I managed to get my old transfer case onto the floor... now to figure out how to get the transmission down.

Cheers,
Dion

[qwertyd10n]

Good day all,

I made some progress on the interior over the last few days and here are some shots to prove it...

B-Quiet Ultimate sound deadener covering the entire floor:





The new ACC carpet installed:





My custom (re: home) made shift boot bezels:





And finally a couple shots of the redone seat with the new carpet:





I think the interior is really coming together... I like the way everything ties together.

Cheers,
Dion

[slickstysix]

Nice job!
Really like the custom shift boot bezels!
How was the carpet to install? did it fit like they claim - without trimming, etc?

[qwertyd10n]

Nice job!
Really like the custom shift boot bezels!
How was the carpet to install? did it fit like they claim - without trimming, etc?

Thanks!

Yeah, the only trimming I had to do was so it would clear the steering column... I just notched it out a little. Otherwise it fit right in and then I just had to punch holes for the seat and seat belt mounts.

Cheers,
Dion

[bunchoftrucks]

Very nice work indeed ! Gotta say I'm motived and jealous at the same time

[BigMike]

Wow, that looks really nice. The billet shift boot plates and knobs are awesome.

[dcombs]

Your truck looks fantastic. Well done!

Kindly,
Danny

[HiBoy63]

Good lookin 4x4 for sure.