Chev V8 soundproofing - Stage 2

Well, Stage 1 sounproofing is now complete. This was the front pasenger compartment. That alone made a huge difference to the internal noise levels.

Stage 2 has now been 90% done. This was the underbonnet. THIS has made an even more 'huger" difference!. It's almost as quiet as my old 100 series TD "Cruiser. The bonnet was far easier to do than the insides. Simply remove the bonnet, remove the existing thin felt soundproofing, stick the retaining pins onto the metal bonnet using blobs of "Sikaflex", replace the original thin stuff over the protruding pins and then push the new thicker soundproofing onto the pins. If you attempt this, be warned those pins are in fact very sharp nails and they cut like razors if ya catch yer hand on 'em. Trim off a few bits that were catching odd protrusions - battery hold down bolts, water pressure tank cap and the air con pulley, refit the bonnet and bingo -job done.

HOWEVER, (there's always a 'however" isn't there!) - the bonnet weight went up by 50% and it took 3 people to lift the bonnet back on and the I'm gonna have to make a bonnet stay 'cos the gas struts now can't cope ith the increased weight. Ongoing job.

But boy oh boy - it's QUIET! The truck is now noisier when idling than when it's going down the road. I'm pleased with the massive improvement.

Next is Stage 3 - the rear compartment. that bit should be easier 'cos it's relatively flat.

Cost so far - about $330.00 and well worth it.

Just as a headline - " Today, wife reverses Chevissan into huge tree. Huge dent and broken light fitting on rear of truck. Chevissan is in panel beater for repairs next week. Wife is in hospital today with split lip and black eye".

Bilbo