Insulation Help
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Le Mans Master
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From: Clifton Park, NY ............Clearwater, FL ... 85 Original Owner
Insulation Help
In the process of installing new carpet in my 85. I haven't received my new mass backed carpet, but I assume that some of the existing insulation (matting) will be reused as it's glued in. Is there something I can use in place of this. The piece on each side of the leg room area is quite thick. Thanks.
Le Mans Master
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From: Magnolia Mississippi
St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
Nope, you remove all the old insulation, clean and scrape... Now would be the time to seal any leaks or spaces, install some sound and/or fireproofing material before you do the mass back carpet install...
As a side note, i did a Rino lining on my metal before installing sound & fire-proofing material, then mass back carpet... made a world of difference in sound and no air gaps...
Take your time, and do a search on carpet install, there's certain areas that you do first...
Try to save your old carpet to use as a template for your new install, there's always trim and cut - measure 3 times ; cut 1 time
As a side note, i did a Rino lining on my metal before installing sound & fire-proofing material, then mass back carpet... made a world of difference in sound and no air gaps...
Take your time, and do a search on carpet install, there's certain areas that you do first...
Try to save your old carpet to use as a template for your new install, there's always trim and cut - measure 3 times ; cut 1 time
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 6,227
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From: Clifton Park, NY ............Clearwater, FL ... 85 Original Owner
Nope, you remove all the old insulation, clean and scrape... Now would be the time to seal any leaks or spaces, install some sound and/or fireproofing material before you do the mass back carpet install...
As a side note, i did a Rino lining on my metal before installing sound & fire-proofing material, then mass back carpet... made a world of difference in sound and no air gaps...
Take your time, and do a search on carpet install, there's certain areas that you do first...
Try to save your old carpet to use as a template for your new install, there's always trim and cut - measure 3 times ; cut 1 time
As a side note, i did a Rino lining on my metal before installing sound & fire-proofing material, then mass back carpet... made a world of difference in sound and no air gaps...
Take your time, and do a search on carpet install, there's certain areas that you do first...
Try to save your old carpet to use as a template for your new install, there's always trim and cut - measure 3 times ; cut 1 time
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Magnolia Mississippi
St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
Mike: something to think about, if you plan to upgrade with new amp and sterio, you might consider running the wires and RCA connectors now makes for a clean install later..
One other thing i did, was run a new heavy duty ground (front & back) under the carpet, just in case ......
One other thing i did, was run a new heavy duty ground (front & back) under the carpet, just in case ......
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Le Mans Master
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From: Clifton Park, NY ............Clearwater, FL ... 85 Original Owner
Today I tore every piece of that fiber stuff out from under the console, sides of console, and under the dash. It looked like crap and it smelled. What can I use to replace this. I assume it's for heat and sound.
