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Couple pics of this stuff called reflectix insulation. I'm going to use it in the roof as a pad for sound proofing.

I've seen it used in hot rod's in a couple magazines in restos where they used it for the same application.

It has a R-11 insulation value which is pretty good since it's only a 1/4" thick. Basiclly aluminum foil bonded on each side of bubble wrap looking stuff.

You've all seen the pics of the old OEM headliner pad, or as I like to call it......the sponge. This stuff shouldn't hold any moisture and I think will work well for help with sound in the roof. Also thinking of using it in the doors also.

Matt

[89s rule]

I have seen that stuff b/f but thought that the bubles could eventually pop. (I waqs thinking of using it in the floor. (Thats why I didnt use it.) Dynomat or the like is prob the best bet. Basically anything a stereo shop would deal with.

Just a thought.

[buckroseau]

Originally Posted by 89s rule

I have seen that stuff b/f but thought that the bubles could eventually pop. (I waqs thinking of using it in the floor. (Thats why I didnt use it.) Dynomat or the like is prob the best bet. Basically anything a stereo shop would deal with.

Just a thought.

I agree, I wouldn't use it in the floor either. I already have some stuff for the floor, probably is Dynomat, about a 1/2" thick pad with this foil bonded to one side.

I don't think I want to use that in the roof, couple reasons: I think I might have the same sponge problem that the OEM stuff had, maybe not, but I've done enough rust removal, not going to risk it.

2nd: The OEM carpet pad that was up there was partially held in by the 3 x-members that supported the roof. From the factory they glued the pad in on the roof skin first and then installed the roof. The pad was sandwiched between the x-members and the roof skin. No matter how heavy it was, it couldn't fall out. I have the x-members in and used a sound dampening sauce that would replicate a new vehilce. The pad will be glued up there in 3 seperate pieces in between the 3 x-members. It has to support it's own weight, this stuff is light.

My reasoning, Matt

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You guys wanted a link.......

Travis's BJ40 build up thread (Heavylift)


http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/76525-1978-bj40-buildup-broadcast.html


He is just starting it right now.....typing and loading pics as I type

Matt

[89s rule]

I see what you are saying. Either will prob be fine. I definately understand yo unot wanting any chance of rust ever again. I do undertand that for sure. My 62 is from MN and it sucks! Trucks down here just dont have that much rust unless its a fairly old vehicle.

Sweet another thread to follow!!!

Keep up the great work!!

[lowenbrau]

Originally Posted by 89s rule

I have seen that stuff b/f but thought that the bubles could eventually pop. (I waqs thinking of using it in the floor. (Thats why I didnt use it.) Dynomat or the like is prob the best bet. Basically anything a stereo shop would deal with.

Just a thought.

I would have agreed with you before I bought my latest truck. It has this stuff on the floor and even under the drivers feet there are very few bubbles popped and no rips at all. I'm pleasantly surprised and plan to reuse it under the new carpet.

Some guys have had good results with brownbread as well.

[cabron]

How much did that stuff run for the roll?

[tornadoalleycruiser]

I used the reflectix and the JC Whitney sound/heat deadener on the floor of my FJ62,2 layers of stuff then carpet, no issues and made a heck of a difference in heating/cooling and sound! If the doors were only that quiet it'd be awesome.. Reflectix is avail at Ace hardware and home depot in the ductwork section, not much at all.
I worried a touch about it popping but have also used it in my fJ40 when I used to drive it on long roadtrips. Glued it to a rubber mat to remove when needed, kept that header heat off my birks..

[cruiser ken]

Those seams look great, nice tip from your buddy.

[buckroseau]

Not any major leaps and bounds this evening, but still moving forward.....I got Travis beating down the door to my paint booth so he wanted me out tonight so he could get in tomorrow.

Got home and cut and custom fit the refletix stuff into the roof. Pretty much fits in between the x-members and tucks down in along the roof about a 1/4". I think it will work well.

Then out of the booth and onto the lift......I don't think I ever have to put that body back on the rottisseri again, that makes me happy Pretty much wirewheeled down the area where the mount was on the firewall and shot a couple coats of epoxy primer. Probably will be on the lift for a few days before I get that firewall into paint. I want to get everything smoothed out and looking nice before I base/clear it.

I also occasionally am sneaking in a little BJ40 time at my place so that's eating up a bit of my time.

Matt

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Amazing work Matt!

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Originally Posted by Poser

Amazing work Matt!

Thanks, it's going good.

Hopefully you'll up this way again soon to help put it all back together, maybe stick around for a few days.......

Matt

[Poser]

Probably buddy....


Will let you know.



-Steve

[treerootCO]

Why do you beat the living snot out of all your cans? It seems every pic you post of some product is dented in some manner. Do you need a break? Maybe a better vent in the paint booth? I know I lose soem motor skills sniffin' paint fumes

No wiat...I got it, Poser was up there. Did you leve Steve unattended in your shop?

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Originally Posted by treerootCO

Why do you beat the living snot out of all your cans? It seems every pic you post of some product is dented in some manner. Do you need a break? Maybe a better vent in the paint booth? I know I lose soem motor skills sniffin' paint fumes

No wiat...I got it, Poser was up there. Did you leve Steve unattended in your shop?

Your right, they are all dented.........and I did leave Steve alone for a while a few times...mmmmm......

[cruiserdan]

Originally Posted by tornadoalleycruiser

.. Reflectix is avail at Ace hardware ...

LOL!....


That explains it perfectly......

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Not a ton done on the lv tonight, I got this guy dragging me down with this BJ project

1 pic of my lv progress tonight, about an hour and a half of a little glazing compound, sanding and primer. I've got the firewall looking pretty decent, I think another day or 2 and I should be spraying paint.

5 other pics of Travis tonight, had to give him a few pointers on how to run the spray gun and give him hand tonight. I'm sure he will have more pics of his day progress, I only come around at night after my day shift then he puts me to work

His stuff turned out pretty good I think, not bad for his first time.

Matt

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[cabron]

The frame looks great, as does all of your work

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Well, another night, few hours on the lv. Didn't get hung up to much with the BJ project, Travis has mastered painting rather well for being so new to it by the time I got home after work this evening he was finishing up his axles and other misc. parts this evening.

I then allowed Travis the privelage of helping me sand down the firewall with 180 Took our time and got it pretty decent. I back taped the SEM stuff and sprayed a couple coats of epoxy primer on the top. I have to work tomorrow night, so I think in the morning I'm going to see if I can get some base/clear on the firewall.

Hoping to get it back on the chassis Saturday night.

Matt

[Mikesta]

Once your body is finished, its all down hill... That body looks and is better than factory condition IMHO.

[usmcruiser]

Matt this this is looking awsome. I know it has been said many, many times but I dont think it can be said enough. Simpy amazing. I need you to move out to Colorado, and bring your shop with you. So that I can restore the piggie I just bought.
I love this thread. I think I have issues. I proboly check it 5-6 times a day. It is the only reason I venture into the 45 section.

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Not a lot of time to type, just got to work.

Got up this morning, shot 2 colors of base and then the clear.

Should be putting the body back on Sat. night.

Matt

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