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COACHMEASON · 03-12-2010, 11:49 PM

Anybody use this?? Price wise you can get double the amount of this compared to b-quiet...Getting what you pay for?

JohnC · 03-12-2010, 11:53 PM

I have some, but haven't used it yet. From what I have read on here from other members they really seem to like it.

mixermike · 03-13-2010, 12:26 AM

i used fatmat in both of my trucks. happy with the product.....happy with the price......

bigbadchev72 · 03-13-2010, 12:31 AM

There is another knockoff brand on ebay, I believe its called zilla mat, im sure its all pretty much the same. Does anyone know how many square feet it takes to do the cab?

COACHMEASON · 03-13-2010, 12:36 AM

I believe around 50 sq ft...

hgs_notes · 03-13-2010, 01:35 AM

I read some good reviews on this stuff:
http://www.edesignaudio.com/index.php?cPath=1_24

This is supposed to be another good option:
http://www.b-quiet.com/ultimate.html

COACHMEASON · 03-13-2010, 10:13 AM

I went with a 100ft of b-quiet extreme off the bay...Approx the same price as the fatmat and I have heard good stuff about it...

msgross · 03-13-2010, 10:15 AM

I think you need more than 50sq ft if you are doing the floor, back walls, firewall and doors... just what i've heard though... let us know how it comes out...

Mr-Jack · 03-13-2010, 10:28 AM

i was looking on Classic Parts, and saw this page:
http://www.classicparts.com/Floormats/products/972/
it has a bunch of pre-cut stuff...is any of that any good?
Also do the 4wd manual trucks what's considered to be a big or small hump? Anybody have any experience with the stuff from classic parts?

AusTx68 · 03-13-2010, 10:30 AM

When installing sound deadner do you still use a carpet pad?

mixermike · 03-13-2010, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COACHMEASON

I believe around 50 sq ft...

**JJanzen** · 03-13-2010, 12:16 PM

When I did my truck, I used (22) sheets of Dynamat that are 18" x 32". This included the firewall, under the dash, kick panels, floor, behind the in cab gas tank, the outer door skins and under the headliner. That is approximately 2 1/2 boxes of the stuff (9 sheets per box). I bought it online and paid, with shipping $ 134.00 per box. I don't know how the other product "go down" but the Dynamat was a dream to install. I believe that works out to be 88 sq. ft. total.

When I was all complete, I went into a local shop here that sells both Dynamat and Second Skin. They told me that they are both made in the same factory and are the same product. Second Skin was 1/2 the price with them.

**Stocker** · 03-13-2010, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr-Jack

Also do the 4wd manual trucks what's considered to be a big or small hump?

I think all 4x4s are big hump. If I'm wrong, someone will catch it.

Mr-Jack · 03-13-2010, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stocker

I think all 4x4s are big hump. If I'm wrong, someone will catch it.

thanks...i can chance it i reckon...but would rather not...i'm considering picking up their mats and pads to do my floor just wouldn't want to get the wrong stuff and be short, i guess i could always go big and cut if i had to. I was just hoping someone had personal experience with this

**Stocker** · 03-13-2010, 09:18 PM

Yes -- check this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386320

msgross · 03-13-2010, 09:25 PM

4x4's and big block manual trucks were high humps, basically it had the removable hump vs the lower solid hump in the middle..

Mr-Jack · 03-13-2010, 10:10 PM

thanks fellas

57larry · 03-14-2010, 04:17 PM

anybody use 2nd skin instead of dynamat?

bigsnookmaster · 03-14-2010, 04:42 PM

I used second skin. Great stuff, very quiet inside the cab!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-14-2010, 04:56 PM

I used fat mat and love it....

stllookn · 03-14-2010, 05:12 PM

jjansen and Frenchblue, When you did your doors...did you do just the outer skin or did you also do the bottoms, front and back and inner door surface? I have been reading the audio sites and they would have you cover just about every square inch in the doors and double coat your door panels. Just curious since I have not purchased my material yet...still waiting on new cab mounts.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-14-2010, 06:37 PM

I only did my floors cause I replaced all the rust now the doors on the other hand need some rust removal..

Ackattack · 03-14-2010, 06:38 PM

I'm using second skin in my truck....just came in from the garage from installing it. I got 2 boxes, 80 sq ft for ~$200. Should be plenty to finish the cab. So far I have the passenger side done from the dash all the way to the back wall and over the tranny hump and I'm not on my second box yet. I"ll put some in the doors too. I don't have a head liner, so I won't have to worry about it there.

**JJanzen** · 03-14-2010, 08:00 PM

I did just the outer skins on the doors. I used strips about 6" wide x 18" high. Then I ran one strip horizontally across the top to finish the door. I think if you tried to do the inner wall of the door, it would make getting all the hardware back in pretty difficult.

Mr-Jack · 03-14-2010, 08:05 PM

ya'll gonna put some pics up?

03-12-2010, 11:49 PM	#1
COACHMEASON Keep On Keepin' On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 417	Fatmat...good or bad Anybody use this?? Price wise you can get double the amount of this compared to b-quiet...Getting what you pay for? __________________ 07 Avalanche Z71 92 Mustang 5.0 GT (Triple White w/ 53,000 miles) 72 SWB Chevy w/ PS, AC, 350/350 Current Project ....In paint shop getting body/paint work done (Corvette Velocity Yellow)... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669

03-12-2010, 11:53 PM	#2
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Fatmat...good or bad I have some, but haven't used it yet. From what I have read on here from other members they really seem to like it.

03-13-2010, 12:26 AM	#3
mixermike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 606	Re: Fatmat...good or bad i used fatmat in both of my trucks. happy with the product.....happy with the price......

03-13-2010, 12:31 AM	#4
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: Fatmat...good or bad There is another knockoff brand on ebay, I believe its called zilla mat, im sure its all pretty much the same. Does anyone know how many square feet it takes to do the cab? __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

03-13-2010, 12:36 AM	#5
COACHMEASON Keep On Keepin' On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 417	Re: Fatmat...good or bad I believe around 50 sq ft... __________________ 07 Avalanche Z71 92 Mustang 5.0 GT (Triple White w/ 53,000 miles) 72 SWB Chevy w/ PS, AC, 350/350 Current Project ....In paint shop getting body/paint work done (Corvette Velocity Yellow)... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669

03-13-2010, 01:35 AM	#6
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,117	Re: Fatmat...good or bad I read some good reviews on this stuff: http://www.edesignaudio.com/index.php?cPath=1_24 This is supposed to be another good option: http://www.b-quiet.com/ultimate.html __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff Last edited by hgs_notes; 03-13-2010 at 01:42 AM.

03-13-2010, 10:13 AM	#7
COACHMEASON Keep On Keepin' On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 417	Re: Fatmat...good or bad I went with a 100ft of b-quiet extreme off the bay...Approx the same price as the fatmat and I have heard good stuff about it... __________________ 07 Avalanche Z71 92 Mustang 5.0 GT (Triple White w/ 53,000 miles) 72 SWB Chevy w/ PS, AC, 350/350 Current Project ....In paint shop getting body/paint work done (Corvette Velocity Yellow)... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669

03-13-2010, 10:15 AM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Fatmat...good or bad I think you need more than 50sq ft if you are doing the floor, back walls, firewall and doors... just what i've heard though... let us know how it comes out... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-13-2010, 10:28 AM	#9
Mr-Jack Beer Drink'n Knuckle Dragger Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eatonville, WA Posts: 493	Re: Fatmat...good or bad i was looking on Classic Parts, and saw this page: http://www.classicparts.com/Floormats/products/972/ it has a bunch of pre-cut stuff...is any of that any good? Also do the 4wd manual trucks what's considered to be a big or small hump? Anybody have any experience with the stuff from classic parts? __________________ GOD BLESS MY BROTHERS & SISTERS THAT SERVE WITH US *- 67 GMC Long-Wide* *350/SM420* *My BACON Wrapped Meatloaf Recipe*

03-13-2010, 10:30 AM	#10
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: Fatmat...good or bad When installing sound deadner do you still use a carpet pad? __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

03-13-2010, 12:16 PM	#12
JJanzen Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 252	Re: Fatmat...good or bad When I did my truck, I used (22) sheets of Dynamat that are 18" x 32". This included the firewall, under the dash, kick panels, floor, behind the in cab gas tank, the outer door skins and under the headliner. That is approximately 2 1/2 boxes of the stuff (9 sheets per box). I bought it online and paid, with shipping $ 134.00 per box. I don't know how the other product "go down" but the Dynamat was a dream to install. I believe that works out to be 88 sq. ft. total. When I was all complete, I went into a local shop here that sells both Dynamat and Second Skin. They told me that they are both made in the same factory and are the same product. Second Skin was 1/2 the price with them. __________________ Blue72 Red72 Last edited by JJanzen; 03-13-2010 at 12:20 PM.

03-13-2010, 09:18 PM	#15
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,533	Re: Fatmat...good or bad Yes -- check this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386320 __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay Last edited by Stocker; 03-13-2010 at 09:24 PM.

03-13-2010, 09:25 PM	#16
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Fatmat...good or bad 4x4's and big block manual trucks were high humps, basically it had the removable hump vs the lower solid hump in the middle.. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-13-2010, 10:10 PM	#17
Mr-Jack Beer Drink'n Knuckle Dragger Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eatonville, WA Posts: 493	Re: Fatmat...good or bad thanks fellas __________________ GOD BLESS MY BROTHERS & SISTERS THAT SERVE WITH US *- 67 GMC Long-Wide* *350/SM420* *My BACON Wrapped Meatloaf Recipe*

03-14-2010, 04:17 PM	#18
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,160	Re: Fatmat...good or bad anybody use 2nd skin instead of dynamat?



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03-14-2010, 04:42 PM	#19
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: Fatmat...good or bad I used second skin. Great stuff, very quiet inside the cab! __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

03-14-2010, 04:56 PM	#20
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Fatmat...good or bad I used fat mat and love it.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-14-2010, 05:12 PM	#21
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Fatmat...good or bad jjansen and Frenchblue, When you did your doors...did you do just the outer skin or did you also do the bottoms, front and back and inner door surface? I have been reading the audio sites and they would have you cover just about every square inch in the doors and double coat your door panels. Just curious since I have not purchased my material yet...still waiting on new cab mounts. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

03-14-2010, 06:37 PM	#22
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Fatmat...good or bad I only did my floors cause I replaced all the rust now the doors on the other hand need some rust removal.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-14-2010, 06:38 PM	#23
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Fatmat...good or bad I'm using second skin in my truck....just came in from the garage from installing it. I got 2 boxes, 80 sq ft for ~$200. Should be plenty to finish the cab. So far I have the passenger side done from the dash all the way to the back wall and over the tranny hump and I'm not on my second box yet. I"ll put some in the doors too. I don't have a head liner, so I won't have to worry about it there. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

03-14-2010, 08:00 PM	#24
JJanzen Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 252	Re: Fatmat...good or bad I did just the outer skins on the doors. I used strips about 6" wide x 18" high. Then I ran one strip horizontally across the top to finish the door. I think if you tried to do the inner wall of the door, it would make getting all the hardware back in pretty difficult. __________________ Blue72 Red72

03-14-2010, 08:05 PM	#25
Mr-Jack Beer Drink'n Knuckle Dragger Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eatonville, WA Posts: 493	Re: Fatmat...good or bad ya'll gonna put some pics up? __________________ GOD BLESS MY BROTHERS & SISTERS THAT SERVE WITH US *- 67 GMC Long-Wide* *350/SM420* *My BACON Wrapped Meatloaf Recipe*

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