The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Interiors Insulation question???

Hey guys, I'm tired of it sounding like I'm riding in the inside of a drum and thought I'd like to try adding some insulation to the doors. I've got some new leftover Owens-Corning house insulation on a roll and thought about packing some inside my doors. Since it's fiberglass it won't absorb moisture and wouldn't pack down or rot. Any reason not to use it? Thanks.

If you want inexpensive, get yourself some foil backed 1/2" thick closed cell foam ins board. I think a 4x8 sheet runs all of 8 bucks. enough for both doors.

A roll of peel and seal would finish it off nicely.

Don't use the fiberglass insulation. It would work but isn't the best for that. Plus if it gets wet then it needs to be dried out. I use the bubble-wrap style hot water heater insulation (the foil-sided bubble wrap). I put a 2'x50' roll in my truck, it's at least double layered everywhere. It's quiet and stays cool as well. We've always used clear silicone to glue it down, and it works well. My doors close nice and solid and when you knock on them you get a solid "thud".

I did the same as 46 in my GMC cab. WAY quiet... but the foam board went in my GMT just as easy and works just as good for 1/10th the price...

When I built my '56, I used Peel 'n Seal inside the doors, floor boards, firewall, etc.--insulating only the floor and fire wall--not the doors. The doors sounded solid immediately. No more "inside a drum" sound and we've been very happy with the result for over 10 years now.

Hey spot, nothing wrong with using that stuff. I've used it in my last 3 work vans, over 25 years in total. It's never gotten wet, helps with sound absorption as well. Other products could work well too, but you have this as leftovers. Go for it.

Thanks everyone for all your suggestions, but 1953 panel gave me the answer I was looking for. I realize there are much better products to use when insulating our cabs and doors, but I had this Owens Corning fiberglass insulation left over and wanted to put it to good use if it could be used. Since 1953 panel has used it with success I feel comfortable in stuffing my doors with it. Thanks again everyone!!