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WOODY2
Joined: 21 Mar 2011 Posts: 22 Location: Charente,France
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Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 10:21 pm Post subject: insulation behind headlining? |
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just about to order insulation for my 1951 Simca and was wondering if insulation behind the headlining would be a good idea?The car has no heating so wont be used much in winter,so would insulation make it too hot in summer ,any thoughts in general about insulation-under carpet and bulkhead.Also,how do I carpet into the rear footwells?Cheers |
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traction39
Joined: 19 May 2009 Posts: 399 Location: South Wales
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:06 am Post subject: |
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I would go with insulation everywhere you can. This will act as a sound proofing as well. Use a high temp contact adhesive for sticking under the headlining. Woolies have plenty of products. Proper sound proofing material is expensive...your choice...
To carpet into the footwell make a template..do it in vertical and horizontal sections...not out of one piece unless you like origami |
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Inglewood
Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Posts: 183 Location: Stone, Staffordshire
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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Depends on the airspace above the headlining. As a minimum, try self adhesive anti-drum pads available from motor factors. If there is air space above the headlining a wool based insulator could be fitted but they are known to de-construct and than lay on the headlining causing the lining to sag. |
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WOODY2
Joined: 21 Mar 2011 Posts: 22 Location: Charente,France
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks,I got some lightweight insulation from carinsulation.com for the roof and I will probably stick it on in a few places to avoid sagging.When you say Woolies do you mean Woolworths?I thought they were all gone.
How do I finish the top corners of the footwells?I've seen some that seem to be sort of melted?to seal the edge. |
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Roger-hatchy
Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 2135 Location: Tiptree, Essex
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WOODY2
Joined: 21 Mar 2011 Posts: 22 Location: Charente,France
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 8:40 am Post subject: |
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Thanks,Woolies looks very interesting,authentic and top quality.I might get some interior trim from them.I think carinsulation.com are a bit cheaper for insulation though. |
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