37 Ford build--IE: old Header issues thread /37 Ford/5.0/GT40P heads

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Well, Dave, I hope you get your rear end waxed....especially before bikini season starts....

I think the biggest reasons for undercoating these cars that probably aren't going to experience much inclement weather is to try to prevent gravel starring on the fenders and for sound deadening purposes. It does help curb some road noise.

I take a few hours away and look where the conversation heads off to!

I was going to use the roll on bed liner under my fenders / running boards to help prevent stone damage as Randy mentions. I used a dynamat type product around the whole interior, wasn't cheap but seems to work very well!

[IC2]

I take a few hours away and look where the conversation heads off to!

Mike - ya gotta stay "in touch" with the situation

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Mike - ya gotta stay "in touch" with the situation

UHhhhh.. I DO NOT think I'll try that!

You can stay in touch with your own... um.. differential....

Now I have to go run the snowthrower again!

[35fordcoupe]

I take a few hours away and look where the conversation heads off to!

I was going to use the roll on bed liner under my fenders / running boards to help prevent stone damage as Randy mentions. I used a dynamat type product around the whole interior, wasn't cheap but seems to work very well!

What brand did you use for the interior? Dynamat and Hushmat seem more expensive than Damplifier. I was going to give Damplifier a try.

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What brand did you use for the interior? Dynamat and Hushmat seem more expensive than Damplifier. I was going to give Damplifier a try.

I used the summit version of dynamat/hushmat... Even made my own roller in about 5 minutes on the lathe. I did purchase some foil tape to go over the larger seams from a local hvac house. I was very happy with the results, really gives the body that "solid" sound.

[randyr]

What brand did you use for the interior? Dynamat and Hushmat seem more expensive than Damplifier. I was going to give Damplifier a try.

Hey Robert, I've heard some other guys talking about a product called B-Quiet Ultimate as a less expensive alternative to Dynamat. Here's a link to check them out http://www.b-quiet.com/ultimate.html

Randy

[IC2]

I ended up using Dynamat - simply because when I added shipping in to the price and one seller had free shipping, the price almost equalized. Is it the best? Heck most of it is made out of the same materials with maybe one with better stickum or a wee bit of difference in thickness. And shipping that stuff - can get expensive for not much coverage as it is very heavy/sq foot.

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Just looked at shipping for my replacement 185* rear springs and spacers - from two different Midwest sellers, Speedway for springs and Hoerr for the spacers, appear to be on the same 8:22PM UPS truck from Buffalo to the local distribution center. Now, let's see if they really get delivered in the snow storm tomorrow I polished up the wheels today and will do my rear end tomorrow (TCI screwups have really cost me a bunch of time as well as bucks. Time - not a big deal, bucks - painful)

[35fordcoupe]

Dave - I never see Dynamat described as for anything but sound and another layer - Dynaliner or something seems like it needs to be added for the thermal properties. Is that right or am I not understanding?

Thanks for the other options guys! How much did you guys use? I know it will vary, but I have no idea what to start with..

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Dave - I never see Dynamat described as for anything but sound and another layer - Dynaliner or something seems like it needs to be added for the thermal properties. Is that right or am I not understanding?

Thanks for the other options guys! How much did you guys use? I know it will vary, but I have no idea what to start with..

You are correct, but almost all the other products claim the foil surface is for thermal control. I think "they" try to get you to buy into "the package" as it were. I'm sure adding another layer would add insulation value, but how much is enough?? Only you can decide that. Just the short "rides" I've taken already, this coupe will be far cooler than my 67 Fastback Mustang EVER WAS!

I simply measured the floor pan and multiplied by 3. Worked out almost perfect, almost a 1/2 sheet left over. And I did inside the doors, up the firewall, everywhere inside!

Dave, it must be a lonely life up there in the great woods of New York... And I'm always amazed how you speak so openly in regards to playing with your rear end again! And your waiting for plain brown wrapped packages too! I hope your friend arrives today!

[IC2]

Dave - I never see Dynamat described as for anything but sound and another layer - Dynaliner or something seems like it needs to be added for the thermal properties. Is that right or am I not understanding?

Thanks for the other options guys! How much did you guys use? I know it will vary, but I have no idea what to start with..

I have quite a variety of "things" for heat/sound. They seem to work, but with a roadster, sometimes kinda hard to differentiate.

Anything vertical has Dynamat as the underlayment. This will take away the tinny sound. I made no attempt to cover everything as all I wanted to do is change harmonics. You hit the side of my car with your hand, the sound will be a dull thud. Then for insulation, I'm using a foil coated ceramic pad that I bought from Juliano's. This is cemented to the Dynamat, particularly the fire wall area. Again, it's a roadster, so the sides - not gonna help much with no top. The floor was where I concentrated most of my efforts. I scrapped the original Brookville floor (actually sold them at a swap meet) and had a 16ga steel sandwich made up with half inch square tube as the fill for reinforcement and mounting points for seat belts. The area was filled, again, with ceramic mat. I then put another layer of mat on top along with half inch Volara for carpet padding. I do not hear my Flowmaster's nor do I feel their vibration. I also have some stuff with glass micro-spheres that I sprayed on the pass. compartment, but while it seems to help, probably unnecessary though it does do a good seal.