Made some progress on the interior
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Made some progress on the interior
Long weekend and nice temps, so I'm trying to take advantage of it before summer hits. Pretty happy with the project so far.
The before shot is from January when I gutted it. This all started with a little bit of smoke from under the dash while starting the car. The "while I'm in there" syndrome has taken over... again.
The before shot is from January when I gutted it. This all started with a little bit of smoke from under the dash while starting the car. The "while I'm in there" syndrome has taken over... again.
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That is a great decision using soundproof-insulation. My car is much quieter inside and the floorboard-gas pedal areas have dropped 30*F......(ambient temp. Plus 2 * F) .
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Yep, it's really quiet sitting in the garage Kidding!!! Looks like a good start at a solid interior build.
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Super quite - can't even hear it running. I think it will be worth it when it's done, and no more melted 40 year old wiring. Considering we had no fan, vent controls, AC, heat or wipers, this will be a huge step forward.
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Its a good feeleing not being panicked when I see a sea or tailights in front of me
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Other critical areas for heat "prevention": refresh the seal on the kickpanel vent doors (especially on A/C cars); rear hood seal; firewall insulation; transmission shift boot seal.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Adam, also make sure you have the under-body tunnel seal as well as the foam collar that push's up between the firewall and then bellhousing.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
The tunnel insulation requires you to remove the shifter only... I've seen people install them before by cutting them in half and then using the aluminum foil tape to put it back together. I'd not suggest that method though. But they are a royal pain to install.
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On the foam... you'll need to make sure the bellhousing is clean first. We use Weldwood glue but you won't have that and I doubt you'd want to buy a gallon of it. You could probably get away with 3m fast tack trim adhesive. Spray it on the foam, spray it on the firewall and the bellhousing and allow to dry, then spray a wet coat on the foam again and install.
The tunnel insulation requires you to remove the shifter only... I've seen people install them before by cutting them in half and then using the aluminum foil tape to put it back together. I'd not suggest that method though. But they are a royal pain to install.
Willcox
The tunnel insulation requires you to remove the shifter only... I've seen people install them before by cutting them in half and then using the aluminum foil tape to put it back together. I'd not suggest that method though. But they are a royal pain to install.
Willcox
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Thanks again. I need to check on the tunnel. I can't remember seeing any clips in place for the tunnel insulation, but it's been awhile since I was under the car. I have some 3M 77 and also a can of their headliner adhesive (both spray versions). Would I be better off to use the trim adhesive you mentioned?
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