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Old 12-09-2018, 10:35 PM   #26
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Looks good, sure feels good to move things along, don't it?
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Old 12-10-2018, 03:16 AM   #27
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Are you going to do the Jeep job on the rag joint?
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Old 12-10-2018, 07:22 AM   #28
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Looks good, sure feels good to move things along, don't it?
Yes it does. Should have done this month's ago
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Old 12-10-2018, 07:24 AM   #29
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Are you going to do the Jeep job on the rag joint?
I had been planning to, which is why I've put it off for so long. But the correct parts haven't been found on the days i remember to look at the junkyard
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Old 12-13-2018, 01:48 PM   #30
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Regarding Post #23....

Curious about what adhesives you used? I have to do this to my 99. The dash has succumbed to the TX heat & crumbled to pieces. I have never been a fan of 'dash-caps' but it appears there's really not much of an alternative for these later model trucks.

What brand dash-cap did you use? I see a couple of spots in the pics that could possibly be tweaked for a better appearance if desired but it looks decent enough for the daily grind.
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Old 12-13-2018, 03:31 PM   #31
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Curious about what adhesives you used? I have to do this to my 99. The dash has succumbed to the TX heat & crumbled to pieces. I have never been a fan of 'dash-caps' but it appears there's really not much of an alternative for these later model trucks.

What brand dash-cap did you use? I see a couple of spots in the pics that could possibly be tweaked for a better appearance if desired but it looks decent enough for the daily grind.
I used an accuform cap. Reason being is it covers the whole cupholder area, and more of the dash. The other brand i can't remember, but it doesnt cover nearly as much. Ive used accuform cap on other applications and been pleased.

They supplied a tube of silicone adhesives, and i supplemented with rtv when the tube ran out. If i had more of a dash to start with, and more time/talent, the fit could have been better.
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Old 02-19-2019, 11:05 AM   #32
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Re: project drivabeater: GMT400

You've brought this truck up a long way. And for very reasonable money. What McMaster Carr product do you use for the sound deadening, and how did you come about using that? I took a look at their website and there were a couple materials that I think would work well, but looked to be a little spendy. I imagine you used something that is pretty cost effective.
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Old 02-19-2019, 09:07 PM   #33
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https://www.mcmaster.com/sound-and-v...damping-sheets

i generally use the 13% sheets. I forget how I wound up with these, but they flat WORK.
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