Are "Gaskets" Needed Between Body & Frame?

I channeled my 31 Chevy 5 Window Coupe and I'm not sure whether I need to use rubber body mounts between the body and the frame. I'm going to have 8 points for mounting the body to the frame - 1 each side of the firewall, 1 each side in front of the doors, 1 each side behind the doors, and 1 each side at the very rear of the car. Is that too many?

I once did a body lift on a 68 Jeepster Commando and used hockey pucks (don't laugh, they're perfect). The Jeepster also had a suspension lift. Anyway, does there need to be some type of "gasket" between the body and the frame, or can I just bolt the metal body down to the frame? If I need to use gaskets what is the minimum thickness I should use? Thanks! Jim

jamesamey@aol.com

 

i would run something in between even a cut up inner tube,other wise youll have some noise

 

Most of the street rod shops sell a webbing ... that looks a lot like a canvas belt. It even comes with peel off tape glued to it. Lobecks sells it and I imagine most of the others do too ...

I always use it on my 32 builds ...

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If all the squeeks and rattles and rubbing of metal don't bother you,,,no you don't have to,,,but you probably should! HRP

 

There's a construction product called ice shield (as I recall). Super adhesive on one side and 1/8 rubber on the other. Works slick. Basically as mentioned above your just trying to avoid squeaks.

 

Thanks guys, I really wasn't sure. But, I figured the metal to metal would not be a good idea.

 

^yes ^ what they all said.. squeaks drive me nuts just my 2cts..

 

What you can also do is get a new mudflap for a semi truck and just cut it up into what ever you need.Its not real thick and is inexpensive.

 

Put something there, the squeeking SUX !!!

 

Peel and stick sound deadener like dynamat.

 

I like to use frame webbing, looks like a long canvas belt... It's what was originally on early Ford's.

 

You can also go to army surplus store and buy belt webbing. Durable as hell and sometimes it is in rolls.

 

belt webbing is the way to go. i didnt even think about the army surplus store having it, i bet its a lot better and cheaper there!!!

 

I used hockey pucks on a few F150s in the past. Belt webbing works well so does a good leather.

 

What do you guys think about a plastic type stuff. Like 1/16" thick pads of Teflon,Nylon or Delrin, etc about 5"-6" long just at body mount bolts.
Smokey

 

The original pads were 2x 1/8" rubber with a nylon webbing in the center.
My 48 had about 20 of them. Just replaced them last weekend.
Makes a difference in handling as well, apart from the obvious cushioning effect.
The body and frame flexes all the time and the pads help relieving the stress points.

 

I used 2"x2"x1/2" thick polyurethane bushings. I bought a 2"x48" strip from McMaster-Carr. It was easy to cut into pieces and drill through. I also planned for the 1/2" bushing thickness when I channeled the body. Works great!

 

Old Fire hose - cheap and one roll will do a life-time of projects.

Terry