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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 01:12 AM
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Default 71 Vert Firewall / Cowl Insulation

I am restoring a 71 Vert, I need to replace the Firewall/Cowl Insulation.

Trying to decide who is the best manufacturer for fit.

Zip carrys Northern Star, they say they have tried Quiet Ride brand and it does not fit as well as the Northern Star brand.
Quiet Ride brand is carried by Ecklers and Corvette America.

Does anyone have experience installing this insulation as to which brand is best and any pointers you may.

I know it's going to be a fun job .

Thanks for your help and suggestions.
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I do not recall which brand was wich but at one time I had two different mfg side by side. was a big diference in quality.

I have had good experance with Zip.

George
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 12:47 PM
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I put the Quiet Ride insulation in my 72, very good quality and very good people to work with if you need assistance. I needed to change a couple of the insulation holes, but no big deal. Spend the extra money though and buy the rubber insulation plugs from zip. The fit a lot nicer...


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