Re: Eastwood sound deadening mats
[Re: nomore65BelvJim]
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04/24/13 03:56 PM
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The cheapest way that I know of is to use Modified bitumen rolled roofing and a layer of bubble foil insulation. Find a commercial roofer and ask to buy some scraps or cut-off ends from a roll. Or buy a whole 39"x 33' roll at a commercial roofing wholesaler for about $80. The bubble insul is about $14 at Menards. I did this on my 67 Olds 442, and was amazed at how effective it was. Much quieter and cooler than before. I didn't even cover the hump or the doors. I just made sure to get the firewall really well and the floor pans. Since it is a convert, I din't know if I would notice any sound deadening because of wind noise, but it was very noticable.
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Re: Eastwood sound deadening mats
[Re: screamindriver]
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04/25/13 09:39 AM
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I did the "Fat Mat" stuff off ebay, covering the complete floor, hump, firewall, rear wheel well part that is in passenger compartment, and the package tray . . . WOW !!! Can certainly tell the car is quieter inside, and you can barely hear the wonderfull exhaust sound . . . so, I say it is worth the effort to install and the little bit (ok, maybe more than a little) of added weight !!!
I also noticed the heat was way down too !!! I had run the engine without the mat installed and noticed how warm the tranny tunnel got - nothing now with the mat installed !!!
I think for the money, the fat mat stuff, is worth it !! As far as it melting or coming unglued . . . can't say as I have gotten things that warm !!!
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Mark
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Re: Eastwood sound deadening mats
[Re: a12rag]
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04/25/13 11:41 AM
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I know some here are weight consious. A good place to look for lightweight sound deadining products is the aircraft industry. Costs more but in some cases definitely worth it. Just some food for thought.
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Re: Eastwood sound deadening mats
[Re: Coronet-R/T-Rag]
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04/26/13 01:29 AM
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2 boxes in my dart convertible. I did inside doors, floors firewall, inner rear quarters, basically everywhere i could. No problems melting. Im in az, and been out in 110F with the asphault temps likely in the 150s. AC kept the car reasonable comfortable. As far as sound deadener quality, worth the weight. Mine is a cruiser so i wanted comfort over power. Ive got heat shields on the mufflers and so far no melting of the insualtion. Stuff is easy to work with, and makes a world of difference. I wouldnt definately do it again.
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Re: Eastwood sound deadening mats
[Re: Hemi_Joel]
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04/26/13 02:41 AM
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The cheapest way that I know of is to use Modified bitumen rolled roofing and a layer of bubble foil insulation. Find a commercial roofer and ask to buy some scraps or cut-off ends from a roll. Or buy a whole 39"x 33' roll at a commercial roofing wholesaler for about $80. The bubble insul is about $14 at Menards. I did this on my 67 Olds 442, and was amazed at how effective it was. Much quieter and cooler than before. I didn't even cover the hump or the doors. I just made sure to get the firewall really well and the floor pans. Since it is a convert, I din't know if I would notice any sound deadening because of wind noise, but it was very noticable.
I have a roll of that stuff and was thinking of using it as well.
Would it be "ok" to spray undercoating onto the floor pans to not only seal them good but reduce noise as well? Wasn't sure about the fire risk.
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Re: Eastwood sound deadening mats
[Re: jlatessa]
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04/26/13 06:26 PM
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Looks good, what adhesive did you use/
Thanks, Joe
If you're asking me, I didn't use adhesive. Just laid it out on the floor and put the carpet over top. It stays in place pretty well as it's a pretty non-slick material. IIRC, it's made from recycled tires.
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Re: Eastwood sound deadening mats
[Re: Coronet-R/T-Rag]
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04/28/13 06:38 AM
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My unused Eastwood 36 sq ft mat kit is for sale. For you only a special deal - half price. Waaay too heavy. You pay the freight. No refunds.
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