QuietRide Solutions For Your Classic Truck Restoration - Rattles Are For Babies!

Yes, that's actually a rat's former condominium! Whilst in the process of taking the headliner down, we discovered the critter's pad-fortunately, he wasn't home at the time.

Since this is where we ended our cleanup, it's where we began the application of the damper pads. QuietRide took the time to strategically map locations and provides that data in their instructions for each individual kit-read closely!

The next phase could get a bit messy, so prepare yourself as well as your surrounding areas for overspray from the contact glue. For the insulation pieces, a big piece of cardboard or even masking or butcher paper works well.

Any portions of insulation that end up being long can be tucked down behind the interior roof panel, or trimmed with scissors or a razor blade. Since the headliner won't sit flush against the roof skin, it's not as imperative to get the underlying surface as flat as possible.

Coat each surface thoroughly and evenly, and then allow ample time (per the manufacturer's instructions) before applying the insulation.

The last step for the roof portion was applying the sealer tape along all the seams, as shown.

Next, we moved to the back wall of the cab, behind where the fuel tank "used" to be. If your truck still has an in-cab tank, you'll seriously want to consider removing it for this portion of the job.

Notice each piece is labeled-the letters depict placement as indicated in the instructions. See, it's easier than you thought, isn't it?

Just in case you weren't sure, the shiny foil side of the insulation faces outward-the carpet-pad-looking side gets the glue like so.

Now, if you experienced any rattling or vibration behind the seat previously, do yourself a favor and make sure your bed isn't rubbing against the cab before driving your newly acousticized truck.