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    Offline flagcraig

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    Insulation behind Dash
    « on: July 24, 2014 - 04:46:44 PM »
    Just ordered the dash pad and the rebuilt instrument panel should be showing up shortly.  Will be painting the dash frame also.

    Should I put in insulation before I install back into the car.  Has anyone done this and is it necessary?  When we pulled it out of the car I don't remember seeing any.

    Thanks.
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    Offline dfrazz

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    Re: Insulation behind Dash
    « Reply #1 on: July 24, 2014 - 04:55:09 PM »
    If you do decide to do it, I have an extra one that I will sell you cheap.  PM me if interested
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    Offline Chryco Psycho

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    Re: Insulation behind Dash
    « Reply #2 on: July 24, 2014 - 04:59:41 PM »
    I would definalty add insulation , you can use factory stuff or use Dynomat type as well , anything to keep the extra heat & noise away from the firewall
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    Offline shawge

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    Re: Insulation behind Dash
    « Reply #3 on: July 24, 2014 - 05:07:22 PM »
    It's much easier to install the insulation when the dash is OFF.
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    Offline dpcd67

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    Re: Insulation behind Dash
    « Reply #4 on: July 25, 2014 - 11:30:39 AM »
    Original behind dash insulation is a piece of cheap blanket glued to the firewall; I just pulled mine off; actually it mostly fell off. Anything you put there will be better than that. The lower part of the firewall has a piece of cardboard with some fiberglass insulation glued to it.
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    Offline CudamanTom

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    Re: Insulation behind Dash
    « Reply #5 on: July 25, 2014 - 11:45:28 AM »
    I used FatMat all the way from the bottom of the windshield to the floor on the firewall.  :thumbsup:
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    Offline Racer57

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    Re: Insulation behind Dash
    « Reply #6 on: July 25, 2014 - 03:27:09 PM »
    You want something. My firewall inside gets almost too hot to hold your hand on for very long. Going to use Dynomat this winter.
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