Deuce Floor Insulation

[Woodsplinter]

Hi everyone!

I'm a new A2 deuce owner and I'm preparing to insulate the floor and cab of my truck. Not sure what product I'm going to use yet but I was wondering if it's necessary to leave the access panels on top of the transmission, well, "accessible"?

Do you veteran owners ever find it necessary to open these up? I've seen a lot of pics posted on SS where owners have covered the entire floor with a "peel & stick" product of one brand or another. I was just wondering if it might ever become necessary to cut the floor open to access the panel.

Any input will be greatly appreciated!

Mark

 

[islandguydon]

I used FatMat. I would lay it out then cover with a thick mil rubber mat for a Deuce.

Here is a link to what I did and the work is still in progress, I am waiting for the factory stamped out carpet, black in color.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/8...-383-green-carc-rock-slider-installation.html

 

[LowTech]

We also used FatMat. I did the center removable covers while out and left the the edge where the bolts go through un-covered, . . . but NOT on the floor. That I just cut around the bolt holes.
I'm going to cover the FatMat w/ rubber stall mat cut for each piece.

 

[Woodsplinter]

Thanks guys, that's great info. Your truck looks great Don! Lowtech, thats exactly what I was trying to find out.
Are you guys happy with the noise dampening you get with the FatMat? What do you think of covering that with Durabak or a similar product?

 

[nf6x]

I have had to take off the transmission covers in some of my trucks before. I recommend keeping them removable.

Good luck! I'm going to watch this thread, too, since I'd like to add noise/thermal insulation to some of my trucks sometime.

 

[RedbeardTheZombieHunter]

On the subject of insulation and sound deadening materials, I just recovered a 72 Jeep Kaiser M35A2 W/W and White Multifuel W/whistler Not only did ths truck have a verry nice shift boot, but she has some kind of jute backed, textured rubber material on the firewall inside the cab. Does anyone know if these came like that? From what I can see, the material looks like a factory installation, but I thought I read on here somewhere that they never came with insulation from the factory. Could this truck have been set up for some higher purpose, as it were?

 

[Woodsplinter]

6x, I'm definitely going to leave them accessible but covered. Will post pics when I get started .

 

[Woodsplinter]

Red, mine is an '83 and it came with nothing but steel.

 

[dmetalmiki]

Believe or not I covered the floors in lead! then sprayed insulation on the roof door and underside hood. there is carpet insulation on top of the cab floor lead and we can spek without raising voice now in the M54 A2 REO. 5 ton. (camper)

 

[DeucesWild11]

Make sure you can still get to the hatch for the master cylinder unless you have a remote reservoir.. But I am sure you already know that one.., I am going to be doing something similar but I am going to try the Lizard Skin product I think. Go over the firewall and such..

 

[quickfarms]

Google db engineering, they make an insulated floor mat

 

[jerseyjeep2003]

I am getting ready to do the same to the inside of mine. It's just that the Dynamax is soooo expensive. I found something at Home Depot that should work almost as well. They carry rolls of duct insulation made by Frost King, it is 12" wide, 1/8" thick and 15' long. The roll costs under $15 and should do the whole inside. Even though it is not as thick, it should do the trick in cutting back the outside road noise and cab rattles substantially. I'll let ya know after I get it done. It may be another week before I get to do it, as I have another more pressing issue.....loose pinion bearings and leaking seals.

 

[Blueduce]

I second installing any insulation to allow access to your master. I inspection my master both before and after PMCS.

jersyjeep2003 Please let me know how the install goes with the duct insulation. I had the same idea. Would love some B/A picks if you can. Thanks.

 

[nf6x]

Outside of a Dog an MV is a mans best friend. Inside of a Dog It's to dark to see.

That's some funny stuff right there.

 

[Blueduce]

Ditto on your signature. I have an Italian Mastiff that would sell his soul to a cat for a double stack.

 

[JasonS]

Google db engineering, they make an insulated floor mat

Floor mat material or a cut and formed mat for the M35A2?

 

[islandguydon]

Thanks guys, that's great info. Your truck looks great Don! Lowtech, thats exactly what I was trying to find out.
Are you guys happy with the noise dampening you get with the FatMat? What do you think of covering that with Durabak or a similar product?

I have not done the Deuce as of yet but when I do I will leave the transmission cover plate cut to remove and under the removable rubber mat.

I am consternating on the 1028 first then this summer I will do the deuce. Good luck and if I can help out in any way just ask...K

Don

 

[LowTech]

Thanks guys, that's great info. Your truck looks great Don! Lowtech, thats exactly what I was trying to find out.
Are you guys happy with the noise dampening you get with the FatMat? What do you think of covering that with Durabak or a similar product?

I don't know the other products.

I do notice a real diff just w/ the amount that we've done (have not yet done the firewall inside and out, under the hood, the side doors next to the hood, or the inside of the doors).
It makes the "empty can" sound go away. We still wear ear plugs/ phones on long trips, but I don't feel like I have to every time I start the truck ( I do in the Draggin').
I think that when I finish the firewall, and under the hood, doors, it will be even quieter. When we add another 1/2" of rubber stall mat on top of the FatMat, both to protect the FatMat and to be even more sound deadening, I think that I will be real happy w/ it.
We did also add a muffler and swapped out the "whistler".
We can spend hours everyday, for days . . . or weeks, when we travel and making it "more quiet" is Elise's main goal. Then I'll get to do mine

 

[goldneagle]

I just got to cover all the walls behind the seat (6 pieces if you include the corners). I installed the 2 side vent walls as well as the firewall and cowl pieces. I got the templets from a member on SS. They are very accurate! The only pieces missing are the floor and center hump. Gonna be installing them tomorrow I hope. I used a a thin aluminum covered insulation roll that ZOUT recommended. THe rolls were not too expensive and are easy to handle. Fire resistant and sound dampening as well. I used that stay on 77 glue where I needed a better hold.

The panels behind the seat did not need any glue. The fit is tight enough to keep them in place.

I will try to post some photos this weekend.

 

[Woodsplinter]

Thanks for all the input guys! Right now I'm considering spraying with lizard skin, covering that with a FatMat type product, then topping that with Durabak. I'll make sure to leave all the panels accessible.
What do y'all think? Too much?
I'm also in the process of installing an A/C kit I got from Boyce- pretty funny considering I'm not a mechanic. ( God it gets hot here in Phoenix...)
Will post pics as I slowly progress thru this adventure. Any advice is welcome!