[V8Vairs] Engine Covers

[Rick & Janet Norris]

Ryan,
My first thought was to make my engine cover out of fiberglass by first
making it out of cardboard, then glassing over it as a form. I too have
worked with glass and decided it was too messy so I went with building one
in place out of aluminum. I wanted it to have a lid for quick access for
service of cruise in's and a firewall that can be removed without much fuss
for greater engine access and removal. You would be surprised how many times
you will need both. I used Dyna-mat for sound deadening and double sided Hot
Rod insulation for heat. It works for me.

Rick Norris


> Hello all, been kinda quiet on here.  I am starting to think about
enclosing
> the engine, and was wondering what to use to make it out of, fiberglass or
> steel.  I have access and experience with both, just wondering if I could
keep
> the noise/heat out with the fiberglass, with proper insulation of
course...I
> appreciate any thoughts or comments.  Thanks.
>
> Ryan Counterman,  VP~WMCC