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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by surfmurf, Apr 6, 2015.

  1. Can you guys advise an old first-timer (in 50 years - since the mid '60s) on insulating a street rod? I am about to lose-it trying to figure out what is the best HEAT and SOUND insulation(s) for my 55.2 Chevy Pickup. My modified '69 Z-28 power plant is almost completed. Next is designing a Console and the rest of the Interior including the insulation material(s).
    Wish to have a cool (and kool) cab and a quiet one so I can hear my 50s-70s Rock and Country sounds.
    I have read some comments where guys have used Lowe's Peel and Seal in their entire vehicles from the firewall and headliner to the rear of their cabs. A self-stick aluminum covering roofing insulation and water barrier. I am trying to get sound and heat repellent info from the manufacturer. Almost every comment was positive (about a 5 or 6 to 1 ratio).
    What is your experience and recommendations? Dynamat and others are pretty pricey. Thank you. Murf
     
  2. engine138
    Joined: Oct 5, 2007
    Posts: 2,210

    engine138
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    from Commack NY

    Lowes peel and seal is the way to go for the price at 16 a roll for us budget concience guys that the way to go
     
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  3. Cosmo49
    Joined: Jan 15, 2007
    Posts: 1,555

    Cosmo49
    Member

    That's what I used and I'm a dd/only vehicle '49 Chevy 1/2 ton.
     
  4. Model T1
    Joined: May 11, 2012
    Posts: 3,309

    Model T1
    Member

    Works up the road a piece.
     

  5. jaw22w
    Joined: Mar 2, 2013
    Posts: 1,676

    jaw22w
    Member
    from Indiana

    I used the Lowes Peel and Seal. Covered every square inch of the interior, floors, doors, cowl, 1/4 panels, trunk floor and sides, I mean everything. Been on there a year and a half. Works great in a rattley old model T. Bought a roll 3 feet x 33.33 ft for about $110. Had about a yard left over.
    I think it is a very viable product in this application for a lot less money than dynamat. Hell, for the price of dynamat you could double layer the Peel and Stick.
     
  6. Gearhead Graphics
    Joined: Oct 4, 2008
    Posts: 3,890

    Gearhead Graphics
    Member
    from Denver Co

    peel n seal, and while youre at the hardware store pick up a roll of reflectix for the floor, firewall and roof, even more heat barrier
     
  7. peal and seal and then the precut jute underlayment on top.
    50's-70s country.......i would rather hear the engine.
     
  8. okiedokie
    Joined: Jul 5, 2005
    Posts: 4,785

    okiedokie
    Member
    from Ok

    My next one will get Lizard Skin and lobucrods stuff if he still sells it. I will put something like Peel and Seal on the floor, firewall and doors/quarters, but hopefully lobucrods product on the roof.
     
  9. 40StudeDude
    Joined: Sep 19, 2002
    Posts: 9,540

    40StudeDude
    Member

    I've built three cars in the last 8 years...I've used Lizardskin in all of them and swear by it... Yes, it's a bit more expensive than other stuff, but I'm a firm believer in 'you get what you pay for.' I spray the inside and under the floor and do the inside of the roof as well. Nothing gets past it IF you read and follow the instructions...

    R-
     

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