The Chevrolet El Camino has always stood out as a classic icon, part pickup truck, part coupe utility vehicle. But like all classic car, with original V6 engines, the El Camino is loud. Engine, exhaust, road, and tire noise are a result of little to no automotive sound deadening in the car, which is usually only installed in more elite or higher-end vehicles.
The good news? With the right sound deadening materials, you can dramatically reduce noise inside your Chevrolet, giving it the smooth ride of a modern vehicle.
Why Sound Deadening Matters for the El Camino
The El Camino’s design makes it especially prone to noise:
- The long flat bed resonates like a drum.
- Thin factory insulation allows engine and road noise to enter easily.
- Metal cabin walls and floor amplify vibrations at higher speeds.
- Classic models often develop squeaks and rattles over time.
By applying B-Quiet automotive sound deadening materials, you can stop panel vibrations, reduce road and engine noise, and make every drive quieter and more enjoyable.
Thankfully at B-Quiet.com you will find a range of automotive sound deadening products that can reduce road noise and body panel vibrations in your El Camino.
Applying B-Quiet Ultimate Sound Deadener to your Chevrolet El Camino
For maximum automotive soundproofing and insulation, the team at B-Quiet recommends applying B-Quiet Ultimate Sound Deadener, on the floor, firewall, doors, in the trunk, roof and tunnel of your El Camino.
To apply it to the floor, firewall, roof, and trunk of your El Camino, you simply remove the carpet, seats, and headliner, and apply the peel and stick sound dampening material directly onto all metal surfaces. The process is simple and will only take a few hours.
B-Quiet Ultimate can also be applied to the doors of your El Camino. To do this, the interior panels must be removed, and Ultimate can be placed on the inside the door skin and then the door.
For additional insulation, you can apply B-Quiet VComp to the transmission tunnel, and back wall of your El Camino to reduce vibrations in the engine bay.
Installation Checklist (DIY-Friendly)
Step-by-Step Process:
- Prep the Surfaces: Remove the carpet, seats, and headliner. Make sure all metal surfaces are clean and rust-free.
- Floor, Firewall, Roof & Trunk: Apply B-Quiet Ultimate Automotive Sound Deadener directly onto all exposed metal surfaces. The process is simple and usually takes just a few hours.
- Doors: Remove the interior door panels, then place B-Quiet Ultimate Automotive Sound Deadener on the inside of the door skin before reinstalling the panels.
- Transmission Tunnel & Back Wall: For extra insulation, add B-Quiet VComp. This dense barrier reduces low-frequency vibrations from the engine bay and exhaust system.
- Reassembly: Replace the seats, carpet, panels and headliner.
⏱ Time Estimate: 1-2 days for full coverage; 4-6 hours for partial installation.
Watch the Installation in Action
For a clearer idea of how B-Quiet sound deadening is applied, check out this step-by-step installation video of a similar old car:
This video walks through surface preparation, cutting and applying the material so you can follow along visually and ensure a DIY project.
