Salan's 1980 Something

[1986F150Six]

Gary Lewis wrote

Rembrant wrote

Man that thing is jacked!

I had a dream about this last night.  I saw Big Blue from a distance and he was way up in the air.  Then, when I got closer, I realized he was sitting on scaffolding, tires dangling in the breeze.  

No idea why I had that dream, or nightmare, but it sure fit in.

Well, Big Blue has been on the lift for quite some time.

[Gary Lewis]

Sorta - all four tires are touching the ground but I don't take the weight completely off the lift 'cause the lift arms might move.  So yes, he's been on the lift for quite some time.  

[Sac79]

Gary Lewis wrote

Rembrant wrote

Man that thing is jacked!

I had a dream about this last night.  I saw Big Blue from a distance and he was way up in the air.  Then, when I got closer, I realized he was sitting on scaffolding, tires dangling in the breeze.  

No idea why I had that dream, or nightmare, but it sure fit in.

Gary, I think you need a break from the trucks...

[Gary Lewis]

Sac79 wrote

Gary, I think you need a break from the trucks...

Probably.  I'll mow this afternoon.  Does that count?  

[salans7]

Thanks guys, I expect the truck to drop down an inch or two with the drivetrain in. I'm 6'4" tall and the top of the cab is almost 7'. So it's definitely up there.

As for Florida, Jim is correct, things grow like wild here. Nature, the crime rate, the amount of people moving here, the cost of living, the median housing cost, etc. The only thing that seems to grow poorly here are the amount of people with manners and agriculture.

[salans7]

Well some things have happened. I decided to put the bed back on the truck for the sake of seeing it look more complete and hopefully providing motivation to get it done. Let me tell you, that worked 100%. I am so ready to get this truck going.

I received my factory XLT emblems a few days ago, and today was the install day. The XLT script on the emblems has some discoloration, which fits the theme of the truck since the paint is rough and so are all the body panels.

I have the firewall brace from JBG on the way, as well as some sound deadening for the firewall. Once that stuff is in and installed, I'll put the dash and everything else back in and that should be the last time it has to come out.

[Gary Lewis]

It is coming together nicely, Shaun!  I think that inspiration is going to make a big difference.  

[salans7]

Gary Lewis wrote

It is coming together nicely, Shaun!  I think that inspiration is going to make a big difference.  

I agree! And I'm really starting to run out of things to do before I start focusing on the drivetrain.

[kramttocs]

What kind of caulk did you use on the bumper step plate?

salans7 wrote

Finally have a rear bumper once again. Just need to clean it up a little more, rust proof the inside, re-caulk the step plate and she'll be good to go.

[salans7]

kramttocs wrote

What kind of caulk did you use on the bumper step plate?

3M All Around Sealant

[kramttocs]

[salans7]

Worked on sound deadening in the cab recently. My main goal was panels that made noise, and panels where heat could pass through, such as the transmission tunnel. The transmission tunnel and firewall are two places I didn't really put any deadening on my Ranger, and I really wish I had. I made sure I took care of it on this truck while I had the chance with the dash out. I still need to do the floor pans, but I'll wait until I fix the poor patch jobs first.

[Gary Lewis]

I like that, Shaun.  Kinda wish I had BB's dash out so I could do that.  NOT!  I'll do it on Dad's truck.  

Remind me what material you are using?

[salans7]

Gary Lewis wrote

I like that, Shaun.  Kinda wish I had BB's dash out so I could do that.  NOT!  I'll do it on Dad's truck.  

Remind me what material you are using?

Thanks!

I am using Fat Mat Rattle Trap, but this time I went without the logo. I ordered 25 sq ft, which ends up coming in as five sheets rolled in a box. Two sheets took care of the firewall, the seat area, and the inspection cover. In all honesty, one hole sheet went into the inspection cover alone. If I use the rest sparingly like I plan, I should have enough left over to do the roof and the back wall as well.

[Gary Lewis]

Are you doing anything to the doors?

[ArdWrknTrk]

Maybe I should do something on my truck while the seat is out.

I had a heck of a time getting it off (except where rust got under it)
Fein tool with a scraper blade and a bottle of lighter fluid helped immensely.

[salans7]

Gary Lewis wrote

Are you doing anything to the doors?

Yes, I will do the inside of the outer skin, as well as parts of the inner door skin. But not until I find better doors, or at least a driver's door. The passenger is patchable but if I can find a good set, I'll replace it as well.

[Rembrant]

Nice job Shaun. I would love to add of this sound deadening material to my truck. Every time I see somebody doing this it makes me want it even more. Maybe when I pull my dash for the AC swap I'll do the firewall, and then the floor after that. My other problem is that my truck is a non-head liner model, so not sure what I'd do with the roof and such.

In any case, nice job man. Looks good.

Need a windshield too, huh?...lol.

[FuzzFace2]

Yes nice job.

Right now my truck only has the factory firewall pad, no head liner but I did use spray foam but the other day when tapping on the inside the foam did not reach most of the areas, and I don't have anything on the floor other than 2 coats of roll on bed liner.

I do have 2 strips in each door of the Peel & Stick. I added it to kill a little noise but to make the doors sound more solid when closing and because of the speakers in the doors for a little better sound.

I get more noise from stones hitting the un-covered floor and wind noise on the right door from the upper front corner. That could be fixed with the wind gasket / seals that I have not installed yet.
But all in all I don't think it is that noisy in side.

I also don't think I get all that much heat coming from any of them areas for the need to put mat down.
At some point I want to install carpet and that should take care of the noise & any heat coming from that area.
Just my .02
Dave ----

[Gary Lewis]

salans7 wrote

Yes, I will do the inside of the outer skin, as well as parts of the inner door skin. But not until I find better doors, or at least a driver's door. The passenger is patchable but if I can find a good set, I'll replace it as well.

So the 5 sheets you ordered won't be enough to also do the doors?  I was asking to figure out how many sheets I'll need.