Originally Posted by 911 tweaks (Post 4542848)

Jim... don't they call that wrgrace product "*****-o-thane" ??

Originally Posted by F4 PLT (Post 4542843)

Should have added this on my first post. I removed all the original wool type insulation and replaced it with aircraft closed cell foam. "Aircraft Spruce" a aircraft parts outlet for the general aviation community sells the foam in various thicknesses and it is lightweight and resistant to fire (remember used in aircraft). Pricing is reasonable, it is easy to cut and did I mention lightweight. So far I am pleased and I have a sport exhaust system on my SC.

Originally Posted by F4 PLT (Post 4542843)

Should have added this on my first post. I removed all the original wool type insulation and replaced it with aircraft closed cell foam. "Aircraft Spruce" a aircraft parts outlet for the general aviation community sells the foam in various thicknesses and it is lightweight and resistant to fire (remember used in aircraft). Pricing is reasonable, it is easy to cut and did I mention lightweight. So far I am pleased and I have a sport exhaust system on my SC.

Originally Posted by Kroggers (Post 4582214)

I have a related question (sorry for taking this slightly off track). I like the RS look, but also the vinyl/leather rear shelf. Has anyone done an RS style look, but with vinyl instead of carpet for the rear shelf? I quite fancy trying this, but would see if it has been done before?

Originally Posted by joefrantz (Post 4538562)

Dave

I lined mine with 1/2 inch closed cell foam that I got bought from a small distributor here in town that had a zillion types available -- many in stock.

The stuff I used weighs about 1 oz per square foot. I wasn't concerned with noise, but I was with weight. I don't remember the cost, but I've got all the records. I'll be out of town until next Wednesday, but I can get you all of the details when I get back.

I didn't cut or grind any of the seat or panel mount tabs and bosses, I just built up the foam and covered them before adding the carpet on top. You've got to cut the foam into jigsaw-like sections and glue it in place. I used 3m super adhesive spray for both the foam and the carpet -- It's not going anywhere.

I did it in the summer, so cold wasn't a problem. The carpet was perlon, so it was pretty easy to strech once the glue was on it. A hammer and duct tape covered
section of 1x2 were used to encourage the carpet to conform to the tighter shapes. You can see them in one of the pics below.

I also made a backing for the package shelf out of corregated plastic sheet, and glued the carpet to it. The shelf is held in place by the original strap loops, and a strip of velcro on the back side of the flap that extends down to where the seat back used to be.

There are a few pics below. I don't have a good finished shot, but I'm in Denver so you're welcome to stop by and see it in person if you like. I've also got some leftover foam scraps so you can see it first hand.

Good luck.

Joe

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Originally Posted by joefrantz (Post 5146665)

Shane the quoted post was about the foam lining that I sourced locally, not the Perlon. The Perlon in the pictures is a carpet kit from Original Fit Interiors.

Joe

Originally Posted by Shane Van Wey (Post 5146886)

Sorry Joe, guess I was not very detailed in that request, bu I think you answered the question. Your perlon install looks great in the pictures. Bob and appbiz told me he can get it in the gray, and in a black. I see you got yours from the Original Fit - do you remember the color other than the obvious black. I only ask in case they have multiple shades.

Thanks