Hi again folks,
End of day 3. Got all dash stuff stripped out, heater core removed, and
all controls, solidly rusted hand brake lever, and the rest of the
rotten crud under what was once carpets. Not too much rust - just some
surface stuff. I got lucky (so far). Now the new questions.
1. All that brown fuzzy stuff used for insulation under upholstery, on
firewall, etc. What is it composed of? What are its special
characteristics? Is it fireproof? Is there better substitutes for
replacement?
2. Under carpets on floor, tranny tunnel, etc. - everything is covered
with stuff that looks a lot like regular roofing tar paper and solidly
glued to the metal with stuff that looks a lot like roofing tar,
including covering the inspection covers on the tranny housing. Is that
the way it comes from the factory? Obviously it is to reduce vibration
and noise, and I assume it is solidly glued because it works best that
way, but I do not understand why inspection covers would be glued shut.
Is there alternative or better stuff to replace that with?
3. Then how about the cardboard looking stuff that forms backing for
upholstered panels in various places? Is this a special material? What
should I use to reproduce them?
Tomorrow, I will start with the wire brush, sander, and other such
things to prepare for a little paint, undercoat, and whatever else?
What other stuff is recommended before replacing carpets and pads? Any
other suggestions on under carpet refurbishing?
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