mowerman Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Excellent man dashboard looks gorgeous. I forgot to mention there was another fella on here a while back that had a custom muffler made for inch intake. It was just a short thinner version of the traditional big type muffler. He claims that sounded real good, but not terribly loud you guys might want to consider something like that. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Personally, I am more worried about appearance . I’m just going for a frame mounted muffler, With short chrome stack like you have… Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 Thank you, I have room for a short muffler, When i actually worked this truck back in the late 70s I had a muffler beside the transmission, it still has the factory mounts , flat bar with springs to allow for movement, I had the local steel shop roll a piece of 1/8 plate about 24” long, I welded up the seam and, it was probably about 12” in diameter, 4 inch in and out. With a 4 in stack.( Not a backdrop manifold back then) I honestly believe my homemade muffler made it louder! It was perfect for a 19 year old, But 44 years later, with a backdrop It Will NOT go back on! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Right on man yes I understand. I ran a straight stuck on an R model and my middle 20s not sure if I want all that racket now. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Back then the truck sounded bad ass climbing the grapevine with 80,000 pounds ha ha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 On 12/24/2022 at 9:31 AM, 1961H67 said: It’s straight ( for now) I have room under for a short muffler, I thought I would run it for a bit when I get it on the road and see how annoying it is . I remember you drove yours to the DMV , how did it sound? With the stack that high I don’t think the noise should be a problem in the cab,should sound good outside tho.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 I think your correct, I’ve got it insulated pretty good in the roof also so it should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1961H67 Posted January 19, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2023 Slipped a few hours in today to paint the floor panels, seat bases . Hopefully I can set in it soon! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Excellent thanks for sharing more forward progress… bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 Got the defrost hoses in , while I still had room to lay down. Almost got all the wiring completed, Turn signal switch and brake lights is about all I have left inside the cab . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Wow, nice neat work. Thanks for the post. Great progress… Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 By the way, does anyone have an idea or a source for floor mat material? Something that looks like the firewall mat. I have looked a little online and checked hardware stores, haven’t found anything yet. I was going to use the sound deading / insulation in the floor and lay cut a rubber or vinyl mat over it. My Dad found some stuff I used in our H67 when I redid it about 20 years ago but I have no clue where he got it , it’s still in good shape. I haven’t really looked at trying to adapt a mat for another truck yet, just trying too get ideas, Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 It just looks like universal Home Depot door mat material Amazon of fabric retailer all I got …. good luck I was fixing in doing the same thing. Does that color have a green tint to it or is it just the photo? Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 I might just go for the stock floor mats since they’re still available, but they are very expensive for something we just step on. Depends on my mood. At the time and if I ever get that far but yes, I do like the way they look. I actually bought a brand new set for an F model 40 years ago. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 I would check with The DayCab company. They may be able to come up with something for you. I've seen alot of truck restoration guys use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Also forgot to throw in Hemmings motor news. They are usually pretty informative or at least used to be. I haven’t looked at one since the 70s. Good luck bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Restoration Supply in CA carries several patterns of rubber mat (https://restorationstuff.com/). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mowerman Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Just found this on Amazon. They have all kinds of choices. They even have one style diamond plate… Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 I might go for the Cadillacs style although it looks really hard to keep clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 The color of the dash is original ( taken from the glove box lid under the Cummins engine warning plate) it’s light brown, lighting probably bad . Thanks for all the tips on flooring, I’ll check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 I used these guys for my B model they have rolls of the rubber your looking for I used it in my wifes chevy truck . I bought all my fender welting and window felts they are very reasonable with there prices and I think they will send you samples just reall great people to work with 1 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Yes, I guess it was just bad lighting. It almost looks like really light olive and yes, at least you got all kinds of choices for the floors. I did like some of those pick up truck designs myself. Good luck…. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1961H67 Posted January 30, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2023 Thanks for the floor mat tips, I’ll call around this week. Had a few hours over the weekend to hook up the exhaust, hopefully I can put the driveshaft in this week and at least pull it out of the shop and run it some . 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post h67st Posted January 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2023 I bought my mat from RubberCal (the place that mowerman showed), price was good and I like the look. Not necessarily original-looking but not bad either. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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