48 F-1 Cab Remount - Avoiding Squeaks & Rattles

I'm rebuilding a '48 Ford F-1 pickup and we're just getting ready to mount the completed cab back on the frame. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>
We're using replacement cab mounting kits with new rubber and fiber pads on the two front mounting brackets under the cab on the left and right sides of the frame. We also bought new rear cab mounting arms and the rubber bumpers, grommets and bushings that are part of those mounts.<o></o>
Despite replacing all the original cab mounting components, I want to be sure that there won’t be squeaks or other rattles or noises once the cab is back on the frame.<o></o>
The only points where the cab appears to be connected directly to the frame are the two front mounting brackets and the rubber mounted rear cab mounting arms. The front mounting brackets are cushioned with fiber and rubber pads on the two surfaces of the mounting brackets and are bolted tight. The rear mounts appear to “float” on rubber bushings and pads. As such, they don’t appear to be directly connected to the frame.<o></o>
Therefore, you’d think we’re fine but I’d like to be as sure as I can that there will be no rattles or squeaks.<o></o>
The only other thing that I can think of to prevent rubbing, squeaks and rattles is installing the typical Ford “fabric webbing" between the cab and the frame at any place where the cab touches or is close to the frame.<o></o>
The cab came off the frame 15 years ago and I can't remember if there was any of that fabric webbing in place or not. <o></o>
So, I have three questions:<o></o>
1. Does anybody out there know if webbing was originally used by Ford or has anybody used that webbing or anything else to ensure the final product is squeak and rattle free?<o></o>
2. Even though the rear of the cab isn’t tightly bolted directly to the frame, there must not be hardly any gap between the frame and the rear cab, correct? <o></o>
a. It seems that’s where it’s most likely that there could be rattles or squeaks.<o></o>
3. I don’t have access to the original cab and frame right now so I can’t check for myself but I don’t believe that the cab actually touches the frame, does it?<o></o>
a. If so, there can’t be many places where there is the potential for rattles or squeaks other than what I’ve discussed above, right?<o></o>
Any experience, insights or advice would be most appreciated. Thanks very much.

 

I've had 8 over the years, 3 now, no webbing on any of them. Make sure you have good window fuzzies and door gaskets. That's where most of my noise came from.

Good luck!

 

Thanks for the quick feedback and knowing that you've never seen webbing helps to make the decision to not use it. Also, I believe you also responded to a question I had about bolt kits a week or two back. I followed up with the local Fastenal store and was amazed at the number of different bolts and connectors they had. What was even more amazing was the roughly 25 year old young lady who showed me what they had. She really really knew her stuff.
Also, if I remember right you were working on adapting or using a Volkswagon hoot latch to improve on the original F-1 factory made latch. Did you have any luck with that and if so, how did it work/how was it done?
Thanks for all the help.