Transtar II steering ? And under hood insulation ?

[69A-CAR]

Hello all,

I am working on a couple COE's, I thought I remembered some issue with the Transtar II front axle being too wide?? Or some other issue?? I thought I'd ask around before I find out the hard way and it looks stupid!

Also, what are some ideas for under hood / floor insulation? I guess what I am after would amount to BMF over real thin felt, but I don't think that would work too well.

Thanks in advance,

Mark

[mackinac359]

The front axle is too wide and looks best narrowed and moved forward slightly to allow the tire to clear the battery box.

Tim

[car lover 1996]

Maybe you could use tin foil instead of bare metal foil. It will be easier to work with.

[69A-CAR]

The front axle is too wide and looks best narrowed and moved forward slightly to allow the tire to clear the battery box.

Tim

Thanks Tim, Do you remember how much you took out of it?

Thanks, Mark

[Ben]

Hey Mark, rather that narrowing the front axle which will make it very weak, try to bring the wheels in on the spindles by shortening the axle pins and recessing the area where the pins go into the wheel backs.

For undercab insulation, you can use the foil from a cigarette pack, it has a nice surface pattern. Another thing I have seen used is the thin black foam that is used to line the drawers of tool boxes. Then there's always tissue paper, dipped in a mixture of white glue and water. This will conform to all the contours on the botom side of the cab floor. After it's dry, just spray it flat black.

[69A-CAR]

Hey Mark, rather that narrowing the front axle which will make it very weak, try to bring the wheels in on the spindles by shortening the axle pins and recessing the area where the pins go into the wheel backs.

For undercab insulation, you can use the foil from a cigarette pack, it has a nice surface pattern. Another thing I have seen used is the thin black foam that is used to line the drawers of tool boxes. Then there's always tissue paper, dipped in a mixture of white glue and water. This will conform to all the contours on the botom side of the cab floor. After it's dry, just spray it flat black.

Ben, Good Idea, I will fiddle aroung with the wheel pins tonight. I like the cigarette foil idea, two packs will cost more than the truck! LOL

Mark

[cargostar]

If the transtars were like the Cargostars, loadstars, and just about anything IH built, it would have been a spray on sound-deadening/undercoating mix. IIRC, it was ashphalt based, with asbestos fibers fixed in. It has the texture of really rough bedliner. I'll check the books, but I don't think there was ever a "sheet" heat barrier, except an actual metal heat shield in specific areas.

[69A-CAR]

http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=2703929&

This is the truck I am copying, not exact, but for the most part. If you look at the under cab shots, that' swhat I was referring to. It might not be factory though?

[Jim B]

That's one good looking Cornbinder!!! Very clean.

[Ben]

http://www.truckpape...px?OHID=2703929&

This is the truck I am copying, not exact, but for the most part. If you look at the under cab shots, that' swhat I was referring to. It might not be factory though?

That's a SWEET lookin Transtar!!!!! If I were building it, I would get that toolbox drawer liner material and either spray it with Alclad chrome or cover it with Bare Metal Foil. The end result should look exactly like that under cab insulation.

[cargostar]

That is added. I know of one builder that used heavy aluminum foil to replicate a similar material, or there was a product called lead foil available that was a heavier sheet that would hold its shape. Its been years since i've seen any. Bare Metal may work about the easiest, as it would have the wrinkles in it.

That truck has been on the show circuit for a couple years, I think is been for sale for almost a year. Nice truck.

[truges]

I'm working on the Transtar II at the moment and learnt about the front axle the hard way..... I removed about 4mm from the width (you could go 5mm) and moved the axle about 3-4mm forward.

[Scalefinishes]

I have a product that is perfect for that insulation. PM me your address, and I'll get you a good sized piece shipped out.

Jameston

Scalefinishes.com

[Ben]

I have a product that is perfect for that insulation. PM me your address, and I'll get you a good sized piece shipped out.

Jameston

Scalefinishes.com

Hi Jameston, can you post a picture of what the material looks like? I might be interested in purchasing some too if you have more?

Thanks

[Chuck Most]

I've heard of guys using Wilton's baking foil for underhood insulation as well. I just use packs from my empty Marlboro boxes. Yeah, I know, I know... but at least I'm getting some return out of my habit.

[Turbo590]

Black fabric "weed" barrier works well....

From any home improvement store/Sam's Club

Kurt

[Guest Johnny]

I've heard of guys using Wilton's baking foil for underhood insulation as well. I just use packs from my empty Marlboro boxes. Yeah, I know, I know... but at least I'm getting some return out of my habit.

I use that behind the red translucent taillight lenses.

[Scalefinishes]

Here is a picture of the foil in gold. http://www.scalefinishes.com/bottles.html