Hood insulation- center hole diameter?

Discussion in 'Chassis restoration' started by CJay, Jan 16, 2023.

  1. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    So I found the extra pieces of the repro hood insulation I bought last year. I have way too much stuff but I digress...

    I want to use these extra pieces to cut out a new center piece with the correct diameter center hole. Does anyone know what the correct size is? Any suggestions on getting the hole centered?
     
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  2. Deogi2

    Deogi2 GSX - #380

    From ToddGS.

    Installation Tip:
    For anyone that is doing a Concours restoration and wants everything correct you will want to use one of the "Extra" Big Pcs and trace out the Center Section so you can use it rather than the one that's included. The one that's included has to big of a hole in the center for our cars. Once you have the new center section cut out of the extra piece you can use anything that has a 4" in hole in it and trace (Cut) it out with a sharp razor blade. That will give you the correct CENTER section with the correct size hole.
     
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  3. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Thanks, I remember reading that but couldn't remember where
     
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  4. Duane

    Duane Member

    Jason,
    If you try to cut one out with a razor knife it will never look uniform.

    If you send me one of your “extra” large pieces I will cut you a new center with the correct”smaller” size hole.

    I thought I offered to do this for you before.
    Duane
     
    Last edited: Jan 16, 2023
  5. Duane

    Duane Member

    Earth to Jason?????

    It will take me a whole 2 minutes to do this and I will send it back.
    Duane
     
  6. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    I'll put it in a box and send it out. Plus I still owe you those photocopies of all the Sloan GSX stuff...this week.
     
  7. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    Any thoughts producing more sets? I'm in no hurry whatsoever but would take 3 or 4 sets.
     
  8. Duane

    Duane Member

    Dano,
    I don’t know. Every time I open this door it turns into an avalanche, with people wanting both 70-72 sets, and now 69 GS sets with the thicker centers.

    It takes over the house and I itch for at least a week.

    I’ll see.
    Duane
     
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  9. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    I'm itching just reading this.
     
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  10. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    I'll donate a Tyvak suit:). No hurry. Figured I'd ask.
     
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  11. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    Big green bean can with the edge sharpened with a grinder,..,..piece of exhaust pipe,...etc ton tap it with hammer
     
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  12. Deogi2

    Deogi2 GSX - #380

    I did mine tonight and used a cap my wife had on a candle. Now I won’t complain about all the candles since they are good for something

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  13. rkammer

    rkammer Gold Level Contributor

    So, I just received my insulation from Todd and I have to ask. Whether it's a 4 inch hole or the larger, incorrect one, why is there a hole there in the first place? And do we leave the hole piece in or remove it? I've always wondered about this.
     
  14. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Remove it! As far as why, thats a good question..
     
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  15. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    Pretty sure it's so the wingnut doesn't damage the insulation and look bad ,..only logic I can see
     
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