Homemade Cab?

TMcD_in_MI · Jan 3, 2005

Bob,

Thanks again for all the details and pictures. They have really helped me see just how I could go about making something similar.

Tom

ThistleKop · Jan 6, 2005

<font color="blue"> I noticed some sort of quilted material acting as a headliner inside the cab. </font>

Tom, I too have an interest in the headliner. I have lost the headliner from my canopy and have a harmonic noise at certain rpms. The canopy has numerous offsets and stiffening features in it's design. I'm seeking ideas to quieten the noise. The tractor is a 1975 model yr. so I'm not looking for OEM. Needs to be an adhesive backed or spray-on material seems to me. Thanks for any and all ideas.

TK

PILOON · Jan 7, 2005

Here is an idea to try.

On older cessna aircraft, they used to stick a large 'X' made from basic tared felt paper on large pannel areas to deaden drumming from vibration.

I think that the self adhesive roofing underlay would do a fine job.
Often refered to as self curing membrane.
It is a sort of uncured rubber material and usually sold in rolls 36" wide. (I also have seen smaller 12 " rolls).
This has all the properties of deadening the vibration type of noise as well as being a great vapor barrier to stop condensation drips.

ThistleKop · Jan 7, 2005

<font color="blue"> I think that the self adhesive roofing underlay would do a fine job.
Often refered to as self curing membrane.
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Thanks Piloon, Do roofers use this under conventional shingles in-lieu of tacking the old style under layment down? Or is it the new type roofing that is used on flat roofs? Sounds like a good prospect for my need. I can possibly find a local roofer and buy a partial roll from him. Thanks again.

TK

rockinmywaypa · Jan 7, 2005

Ask for snow and ice shield, it has a peel off the paper sticky back side.

PILOON · Jan 7, 2005

rockinmywaypa

Quite correct. That is the most common name for the product.

Another application I found useful for this material was the leading edges of my rear fenders on my Chevy van.
Being as I drive on some gravel roads, I found that I was 'sand blasting' the rear fenders , so I stuck on about a sq ft or so and cured that problem.
Kinda a poor mans gravel guard.
Also paint adheared quite well.Drove it that way for about 6 yrs. Never blistered or pealed off.

Also got carried away and stuck on large leftover sheet pieces
on the inside of the van's large pannels. It shure deadened the tin drumming noises.

PILOON · Jan 7, 2005

ThistleKop

Yes, that is the modern replacement for roofing felt or underlay.

Generally specked for the overhangs and eaves as an ice guard as it become virtually leak proof.

Since it is so simple to Install I suggest that for the mere cost of materials that one should do his entire roof as it will result in an 'ultra roof job' that should never leak.

Once rolled out and exposed to a half hour of direct sun you literally will tear off a lamination of plywood or waferboard if you try to peel it back.

They are now laying this stuff down on new concrete floors under the furring strips that support the subfloor as the ultimate vapor barrier.

For the tractor application, you'd want a clean, dry and warm surface for it to adhere.

Try to find the origional product made by Grace as it is a smooth finish and will accept a paint.
Most of the others are a sandy (non slip surface) and black.
All , however are based on about a 3/32 thickness of uncured rubber material with a self adhering back.
They all have a paper or plastic 'tear off' backing to protect the adhesive.
150 sq ft runs generally in the $60 range in Canada.
Probably $45.ish in the US

ThistleKop · Jan 8, 2005

Thanks Piloon, sounds like what I need. I did some looking on the net and found WR Grace had it. They appear to be in, or have been in some bankruptcy proceeding. Also found Owens Corning Weatherlock that is .041 thick and in both textured and smooth finish. I think either will work. Now to find it is my next task. It's amazing how we can help each other on TBN. Thanks again.

TK

jim_wilson · Jan 8, 2005

The roofing material everybody is referring to here is Grace Ice and Water shield. This product is sometimes referred to as Bituthene or as the contractors I know refer to it
" bitchethane" because it sticks to everything. You can get it from Home Depot or probably Lowes or any decent lumberyard but a roll will run you about $85 - $90 and is way more than you will need for lining inside of a tractor cab.

I would suggest you look at a product called " DynaMat " . It is used by car stereo installers to dampen the reverberation you get out of car bodies when they install high end audio system. I have used it on a couple of computer cases to dampen out noise and it works ok. It is also a lot cheaper than the Grace product because you can buy much smaller amounts and it is made specifically for noise dampening not roof sealing. Crutchfield has it online here but most car stereo shops should also know what it is.