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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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I bought a 76 in a box and almost have everything done but am wondering about the underhood insulation. first, is it required and if so I really don't like the horseblanket that is stock. I was wondering about reflextec. Has anyone tried it or any other suggestion. Thanks in advance for your help
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This is that I did on my 74.



Got the material at napa. Helps with hood heat and
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 03:58 AM
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As I understand it the insulation was for noise. Refletix looks nice. Mine will get removed and under hood painted when the time comes...or the money
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 09:10 AM
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I ran without hood insulation for awhile. The heat on the hood was not a problem, but all the engine noise comes through the windshield as glass does not insulate against noise. I added Dynomat insulation on the inside of my hood with regular hood insulation over it. Really cut down on the inside noise. Now I can hear my radio.
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I haven't had hood insulation for over 15 years and it hasn't hurt anything. As stated, it was more for noise control.
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 09:40 AM
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The new molded units fit very nicely.

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glassman74 Did your hood already have the mounting tabs glued on or did you add them? Looks nice. My 71' has nothing and the hood gets HOT.
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I painted, color sanded, and polished mine...it was like a mirror ...you could see the motor reflection on it with the hood open
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glassman74 Did your hood already have the mounting tabs glued on or did you add them? Looks nice. My 71' has nothing and the hood gets HOT.
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Yes the taps were already on the hood.
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As I understand it the insulation was for noise.


Had mine removed and the underside of the hood cleaned, sanded and repainted by the local body shop...plus I added the blue flame,,,


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Had mine removed and the underside of the hood cleaned, sanded and repainted by the local body shop...plus i added the blue flame,,,


very nice & clean!!!!
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the flames are the finishing touch....outstanding...
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