Steve Van Ronk wrote:
>
> 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?
#1 - ??? Brown fuzzy stuff?
Just a good guess on #2, it probably is roofing paper and roofing tar!
On my '66 SV there was just plain painted metal (and a fair amourt of
both surface rust and swiss cheese). If it worked to keep the moisture
off the floor,,,, OK! Just get down below it to see what it might be
hiding.
#3 - a couple of ideas, try using what you have as a pattern and cutting
1/8 or 3/16 plastic to the shape of your fiber inserts. Sunbeam
Specialties sell such a door panel and sounds like a great idea. Just
reuse what you have if it is still together in one piece.
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