<VV> Carpet Padding

[James Davis]

I find that, excluding wind noise, most interior noise comes through 
the engine firewall (that metal panel between the engine and back 
seat).  I used a 1 inch thick jute blanket draped under the rear 
window, over the firewall, and down under the rear seat.
Jim Davis


At 08:13 AM 6/13/2007, Brandes, Guy wrote:
>Hi bill,
>
>I just used the padding that came attached to the carpet (Clark's).  I
>used the dynamat in the doors which gives a more solid sound and just
>painted the whole floor with POR15 not as a sound deadener but a rust
>blocker.  I really can't tell you about deadening road noise as I have
>nothing to compare it to, I would think any more insulation would help.
>I don't mind the noise as I just consider it part of the charm of the
>car.
>
>Regards,
>
>Guy
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Bill Kronen [mailto:billpat at telusplanet.net]
>Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 8:00 AM
>To: Brandes, Guy
>Subject: Re: <VV> Carpet Padding
>
>Thanks Guy.  Consensus is, 'no glue'.  Can you tell if it made a
>difference in sound deadening of road noise, engine noise/vibration.
>etc?
>Bill
> >Rocky Mt. House, Alberta
> >63 Spyder, 66 Coupe
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