Originally Posted by Gregski (Post 8244761)

I am fixated on that engine bay, I think I've been staring at it for hours, that is poetry under the hood! Incredible job mate! Wow!

Originally Posted by TKCR (Post 8242676)

I go crazy over noises and everything I have done, has helped a ton. I have heard that some people are getting wind noise after having their vents rebuilt. Mine are way better now. Also replaced all the other seals and door sweeps. Like Mattchu60, I got the upper door seal too, I just never installed them since the wind noise is better.
The other things I did, was while the cab was gutted to change interior color, I added Fat Mat to the floor and roof ( under the headliner). Fat Mat on the back wall behind the seat. Then the cardboard piece behind the seat, I put speaker carpet on it. Also lined the insides of the doors with Fat Mat.
On the cab floor: on top of the Fat Mat, I put the factory tar mat back down. I then used a foiled back jute padding. Then the new carpet, which had jute on the backside.
Behind the rear speakers, there is a space up between the rear panels. I put insulation in there.

Originally Posted by Gregski (Post 8245028)

I would coat the floor and behind the seat area with SEM RUBBERIZED UNDERCOATING Part #39523

You may also shoot it inside the doors once you gut them, this prevents the truck from sounding like a tin can

new cab mounts also help reduce the squeeking, and brand new quality door and window weatherstripping reduces whistling noises

https://www.semproducts.com/product/...rcoating/39523

Originally Posted by tucsonjwt (Post 8245550)

Whatever you spray the floor with, make sure that you insulate over it. I had my 76 sprayed with Rhino Liner all the way up the back wall and did not cover it with anything. The transmission hump was super hot.

Originally Posted by 1980c10 (Post 8244360)

I've battled the vent noise many times. I've rebuilt them myself twice. I eventually swapped them with the newer style from a late '80s suburban and new precision seals in those as well. It was a big improvement. Dynomat inside the door on the outer door skin was a really nice improvement. As far as the steering; the adjusting screw on the steering box is critical. Too loose and the steering feels loose. Too tight and the wheel won't return to center. Trial and error worked for me getting this set. I'm sure their is a more proper procedure for this...