The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Interiors Insulation behind seat on '53

I plan to use Reflectex or something similar in all the obvious places. My question is will the area around the gas tank be noticed when the seat is re-installed? Also, what are the other choices of insulation you guys like? Steve

I used the Reflectix in my 4t6. Some pictures here. I applied with Super 77 spray adhesive. My truck has sheet metal panels that would hide the insulator. It's been 30 years since I had an AD so I'm unsure how you could cover. Some options possibly would be make up some sheet metal panels or use a 1/8" Masonite an cover with upholstery or paint. Have fun and good luck
Dan

I used the Reflectix as well, plus some carpet padding and then covered it all with some nice Redwood and Cedar I had laying around. My interior has a lot of wood so it works nice. I did however move my gas tank out of my cab for more storage space so you may have a little less room to work with...

Pics can be seen on page 6 of my build thread (click the link in my sig) just scroll down a couple.

I would think thin sheet metal or masonite as suggested by Chev4t6 would be great and simple ways to go as well.

I find I really only notice the upper section if the seat back is in position, and if your gas tank is still there id think you wouldn't be going back there that much. Could always throw the seat and frame back in quick to get an idea maybe..

Dunno if that helped or not

Chooglin

yes

somewhat

very little

the sides are noticed

with the seal all they way back nothing directly behind is seen

Gus, how did you hide it? Steve

I didn't use much behind the seat

I had some leftover so placed it just behind the tank
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The seat blocks almost all the area behind it.