[Bob Carriere]

Thanks Paul

I am lucky to have the original roof trim molding....... now waiting for a special order of screws with the old fashion screwdriver slot......

Nexrt job will be, before Winter, to adjust the one valve that has gone from clicking to clacking to CLACKING....... the process of undoing the engine cover screw by screw nut by nut and the two hood panels to reach the valve cover is a PAIN...... It is probably only on e valve but which one. I have a special modified valve cover cut to just about 3 inches..... minimizes the engine oil from running all over the place. I read that if you stick in a regular playing card under each valve in turn.... the one that goes quiet is the offender??? Not sure if that will work or resort to doing them all every 120 degrees using the hand crank. Of course you only hear it at idle.

I found that installing the roof has reduced the noise from the T case that would clatter between the toolbox and the lower back of the cab.... now the direct path of the sound is reduced. The rubber foam pads glued to the inside of the roof seems to muffle bouncing noise and oil canning.
.....but it is hard to maintain a civilized conversation with a passenger.

The ceramic felt (about 1/4 inch) inside the engine cover has been helpful and seems to be weathering alright. It was a slow process to install using hand made and individually installed staples made from MIG stainless steel wire....all in the same staple holes....got the idea from Phil Waterman.

Wonder if Olive Drab Green carpeting might help!!!!!!

Always a pleasure seeing you.