Sound Panel Bonus
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From: Largo Fl
Sound Panel Bonus
Just manufactured a sound panel. Utilized double sided wall insulation (1/2 "). Used liquid nails and some left over plasitc slats from a venetian blind to strengthen. Did three cuts and modified for changes in height as I moved toward cabin.
Advantages of coated panel over styrofoam.
Easy to adjust from layer to layer (did three) for variations in height.
Ability to put structural elements in mix.
Aluminum reflective barrier and white Kraft paer on opposing sides.
Used liquid nails (sets quick between panels).
Used left over adhesives for fastening carpet (Home Depot- $2.70 per linear foot X 72"). Fair match.
Bonus Aspect
Since you will have additional panel remaining you can use it to make an additional panel to fit between the base of the pressure fitted panel and the rear support structure behind the seat. This helps insulate (obwiously) but also helps maintain the partition panel in place.
The panel also is thin enough that you can use it to add insulation behind your seats' backs. Chamfering the edges allows for a good fit and no real intrusion into the cabin. Just slip it under the rugs.
This was done for Under $30.
Impression is that the car is quieter and more comfortable here in sunny and HOT Florida. Music box improved.
Total weight gain has to be less than 10 Lbs.
If you can avoid cutting yourself when shaving, you can do this.
Very cheap and very effective. Totally reversible.
The original idea came from the Ecklers catalog and the follow up from a fellow poster. I'd give kudos but I lost the address and names. (Found it NCVette Man Archive Date 11-06-01)
The time spent exceeded the previous stipulated period. I figure I spent seven hours but I am totally unorganized. I buy 100 straight edges at a time because I lose most of them. No bare feet in my garage!
[Modified by VetWorksRep, 10:35 PM 6/30/2002]
[Modified by VetWorksRep, 3:17 AM 7/1/2002]
[Modified by VetWorksRep, 3:24 AM 7/1/2002]
Advantages of coated panel over styrofoam.
Easy to adjust from layer to layer (did three) for variations in height.
Ability to put structural elements in mix.
Aluminum reflective barrier and white Kraft paer on opposing sides.
Used liquid nails (sets quick between panels).
Used left over adhesives for fastening carpet (Home Depot- $2.70 per linear foot X 72"). Fair match.
Bonus Aspect
Since you will have additional panel remaining you can use it to make an additional panel to fit between the base of the pressure fitted panel and the rear support structure behind the seat. This helps insulate (obwiously) but also helps maintain the partition panel in place.
The panel also is thin enough that you can use it to add insulation behind your seats' backs. Chamfering the edges allows for a good fit and no real intrusion into the cabin. Just slip it under the rugs.
This was done for Under $30.
Impression is that the car is quieter and more comfortable here in sunny and HOT Florida. Music box improved.
Total weight gain has to be less than 10 Lbs.
If you can avoid cutting yourself when shaving, you can do this.
Very cheap and very effective. Totally reversible.
The original idea came from the Ecklers catalog and the follow up from a fellow poster. I'd give kudos but I lost the address and names. (Found it NCVette Man Archive Date 11-06-01)
The time spent exceeded the previous stipulated period. I figure I spent seven hours but I am totally unorganized. I buy 100 straight edges at a time because I lose most of them. No bare feet in my garage!
[Modified by VetWorksRep, 10:35 PM 6/30/2002]
[Modified by VetWorksRep, 3:17 AM 7/1/2002]
[Modified by VetWorksRep, 3:24 AM 7/1/2002]
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From: Largo Fl
Re: Sound Panel Bonus (kgrif)
Kgrif-The pictures would be redundant. NC did a fine job and everything looks stock when done (See Archive 11-06-01). The difficult part is working that razor. I think I'm ready to join a really nasty garage band after wielding the blades of death (or serious nicks) for so long.
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[Modified by VetWorksRep, 3:22 AM 7/1/2002]
