Kelvin
Are the Amco mats specifically tailored to fit the MGB or are they generic
and happen to squeeze in? I have 'developed' a soundproofing material
that is a layered sheet. The layers are, self adhesive, rubberised
asphalt, aluminium foil, high density closed cell foam, rubberised asphalt,
aluminium foil. It is about 1/2" but will outperform thicker stuff
because it is so dense. It bends but not too good for aggressive curves
but could be used at a pinch over the tunnel. I intend to use it on the
floors, boot, and foot wells as well as in the doors (makes the doors go
"clunk" instead of "clink"). I reckon the retail would come in around
$6.50 per square foot - US$78 for 3 sheets of 1' by 4'. With TWO layers
of rubbery stuff and TWO layers of foil it should be awesome!
At 08:15 AM 1/25/05, Dodd, Kelvin wrote:
>Zach:
>
>The original floor covering for your car would have been a thin rubber
>mat with jute backing, which was attached to the front floor with snaps.
>
>When redoing the interior these mats are usually replaced by carpet
>along with covering the side rails. The factory replaced the mats and
>rubber rails in 77 with carpet and it does quiet the car down a lot.
>
>Many carpet kits come with snaps, so the front carpet can be snapped in.
>If you get a kit that does not include the snaps, they are available
>separately from a number of suppliers. You can use regular chrome
>snaps, but the correct ones have a (approx) 1" top ring which hides in
>the carpet nap.
>
>Alternatively if you live in a wet area, I'd suggest laying the front
>carpets in without snaps. Then purchase a set of the heavy "Amco" style
>floor mats. These are a tight fit in the footwell and will hold the
>front carpet down, plus do a very good job of "bathtubbing" the floor so
>the typical cowl drips and wet feet don't get the carpet wet. The heavy
>rubber mats will outlive the car and are one of the best accessories
>ever developed for daily driver MGBs. If the floors do get wet, or
>during winter storage you can easily pull out the rubber mats and floor
>mats to ensure that the floor stays ventilated and corrosion free.
>
>I've been running this set up in my race car which has had to sit
>outside for many years, rain, snow or shine. The Amco mats have
>protected the carpet from water and brake fluid.
>
>
>
>Kelvin Dodd
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On
>Behalf
> > Of Zach Dorsch
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 2:21 AM
> > To: mgs@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Carpet Question
> >
> > I am looking into ordering carpet for my '73 B. How was carpet
>originally
> > attatched to the floor, specifially the front carpet that would go
>under
> > the driver's and passenger's feet? Did it snap or was it glued into
> > place? I only ask because my car has a rubber mat on the passenger
>side
> > and a homemade carpet job on the drivers side, therefore I don't have
> > anything to really compare.
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > Zach
>
Regards
Barrie Robinson
barrie@look.ca
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