considering replacing the backpad with carpet?Update Completed wanted to share pics, backpad replace |
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considering replacing the backpad with carpet?Update Completed wanted to share pics, backpad replace |
jrblackbox |
Feb 13 2018, 01:08 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 285 Joined: 8-September 15 From: Easton, CT Member No.: 19,140 Region Association: None |
Updated -I am thinking of removing the standard backpad. Anyway, I have a couple of questions. What should I cover the firewall with, perlon or carpet? Pros and cons of either? I would imagine that the sound insulator would need to come out and then glue the perlon/carpet to the bare metal? Is there anything I can do to reduce the additional noise? where can I relocate the backpad light? Any help and or suggestions appreciated, got any pics of yours post them please! TIA
Completed changing the backpad to perlon, wanted to share a couple pics. |
campbellcj |
Feb 22 2018, 08:50 AM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,544 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
Nice - That's what I may do to mine if/when it is returned to a more streetable config. I covered the minimal dash in perlon felt and it's a cool vintage look plus saves weight and doesn't reflect back into my eyes.
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gothspeed |
Feb 22 2018, 10:50 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,539 Joined: 3-February 09 From: SoCal Member No.: 10,019 Region Association: None |
Nice - That's what I may do to mine if/when it is returned to a more streetable config. I covered the minimal dash in perlon felt and it's a cool vintage look plus saves weight and doesn't reflect back into my eyes. I am still working on the dash pad ... mine is in bad shape and will be quite a bit of work to bring back to life. Do you have any pics of the perlon you did ? |
mepstein |
Feb 22 2018, 11:01 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,256 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Nice - That's what I may do to mine if/when it is returned to a more streetable config. I covered the minimal dash in perlon felt and it's a cool vintage look plus saves weight and doesn't reflect back into my eyes. I am still working on the dash pad ... mine is in bad shape and will be quite a bit of work to bring back to life. Do you have any pics of the perlon you did ? I was going to try a perlon cover on one of my cracked pads. Nothing to loose at this point. |
gothspeed |
Feb 22 2018, 12:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,539 Joined: 3-February 09 From: SoCal Member No.: 10,019 Region Association: None |
I am still working on the dash pad ... mine is in bad shape and will be quite a bit of work to bring back to life. Do you have any pics of the perlon you did ? I was going to try a perlon cover on one of my cracked pads. Nothing to lose at this point. a matte finish on a dash would be awesome (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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