Re: [vintagvw] Tar boords vs insulation kits

2009-03-09 Thread Dave C. Bolen
Bert, Not sure about the tar boards, but there is a tremendous difference in the firewall tar boards. The cheap stuff is really cheap and the good stuff is barely as good as the original. I think the problem is the shipping(for firewall). The third option is to go to your local roofing

Re: [vintagvw] Tar boords vs insulation kits

2009-03-09 Thread Dan Moy
I have also used Jute Felt in the past with very good results. I can be purchased cheaply and has good sound damping properties and forms well over different surfaces. The only fault with any of this stuff is (a) that they retain water and (b) the car is noisy to begin with, sound deadening will

Re: [vintagvw] Tar boords vs insulation kits

2009-03-09 Thread Mike Morehouse
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2nd Corinthians 5:17 --- On Mon, 3/9/09, Dan Moy sole...@gmail.com wrote: From: Dan Moy sole...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Tar boords vs insulation kits To: Air

[vintagvw] Tar boords vs insulation kits

2009-03-08 Thread Bert Knupp
Volks, I'm rapidly approaching the carpeting stage of my restoration. I have a nice set of TMI carpeting, but am looking at my options for underneath the carpeting. I have new floor pans, so am starting from scratch. (Actually, I still have the old tar covering over the tunnel). Is there a

Re: [vintagvw] Tar boords vs insulation kits

2009-03-08 Thread Robert Harding
Subject: [vintagvw] Tar boords vs insulation kits Volks, I'm rapidly approaching the carpeting stage of my restoration. I have a nice set of TMI carpeting, but am looking at my options for underneath the carpeting. etc..etc