Gary-
Here's a current project that I'm about to complete. Insulating the cab.
First I had to clean
the cab, so the first thing I did was take out the seat, and what an
accumulation of half a century's worth of sunflower seeds, cigarette packs
and who knows what. I took a bucket of soapy water, some scrub pads and
went to work. What a mess! And down in the back corners of the cab, I
found all kinds of stuff, including the original chrome brake release knob.
Next I ripped out the headliner, all the floorboard covering, padding etc,
and wire brushed the roof, floor and firewall. Once it was all clean, I
rustproofed everywhere, especially down in the corners, where they
traditionally rust out, using the brush-on stuff that you find at the
hardware store. After the entire floorboard and firewall was satisfactory,
I got a couple of spray cans of Dupli-Color truck bed liner. Great stuff!
Makes a nice looking rock hard finish, and will resist rust. Put a good
layer on the floor and firewall. Next I got some of the bubble-pack foil
insulation (actually plastic), and a spray can of adhesive, and placed a
layer with the shiny side up, over the entire floor, firewall and roof.
Looks great, even though it is covered up. And it has really helped cut
down on the noise from the engine and transmission. Finally I got the
rubber mat and pad from Chevy Duty, and put that on the floor, and am
currently awaiting my back-ordered firewall cover. Looks great, and has the
feel and smell of a new interior.
Smokey
'50 3600 5-window
-----Original Message-----
From: Radicic, Gary <RadicicG@ioc.army.mil>
To: 'sculver@iwl.net' <sculver@iwl.net>
Date: Friday, March 05, 1999 4:52 AM
Subject: FW: Contacting for Restoration information
>Charles,
>I saw your write-up on the truck page and was wanting to know ...
>Did you have 17" wheels on your 3600 truck? And... what are you using now?
>
>My 3600 has good metal, but a lot of surface rust. I've sandblasted the
>split rims and am putting original 17" rubber back on the road. Would have
>liked to go with 16", but had difficulty finding a 5.5"x 16" rim.
>
>I'm near seeing how the engine runs. I've been going through it slowly,
you
>know... starter, carb, generator, regulator, radiator, oil filter,... etc.
>And when the weather gets a bit warmer, I'll crank her up! :)
>
>Appreciate any tips and would enjoy sharing info as we go along.
>
>Thanks,
>Gary
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Glenn Mueller [mailto:mr52pickup@earthlink.net]
>Sent: Thursday, March 04, 1999 5:06 PM
>To: Radicic, Gary
>Subject: Re: Contacting for Restoration information
>
>
>Here is Charles Culver's email address. Hopefully he won't mind me giving
it
>to
>you.
> sculver@iwl.net
>
>Glenn
>
>Radicic, Gary wrote:
>
>> How do I get in touch with Charles Carver? I have a 50 3600 Chev Truck
>also
>> and am in the process of restoring.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Gary
>> Email: radicicg@ioc.army.mil
>
>
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