Interior project

[Jeffvette]

This is my own personal car. This all started with removing the dash to replace a module. Well, while I was at it, it snowballed into a monster project.

1) Completely stripped the interior out
2) Installed sound deadener
3) Install a new headunit
4) Reroute all stereo wiring
5) Steam clean carpet
6) Repair fiberglass


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[Jeffvette]

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[bdw18_123]

That's pretty much how the interior looks in my Z, lol! I've got all the seats, carpet & center console out. I'm planning on steam-cleaning my carpets, too. But, I like the stock Bose system, so I'm reinstalling it (car didn't come with original speakers/amps, only the headunit & CDM).

I'm thinking about putting in some sound-deadening matting also.



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[tomtom72]

Nice job Jeff!:thumbsup:

The carpet looks brand new! :)

Careful now, you might be a 'closet waxer' in the early infection stages!

:cheers:
Tom

[HIZNHRZ]

Heat barrier and sound deadening material (I used Dynamat) and fixing 19 years worth of creaks and buzzes really makes a difference. Makes a 91Z ride at least as good as a 95 if not better. The heat barrier, especially with around the center console made a huge difference.

[-=Jeff=-]

Heat barrier and sound deadening material (I used Dynamat) and fixing 19 years worth of creaks and buzzes really makes a difference. Makes a 91Z ride at least as good as a 95 if not better. The heat barrier, especially with around the center console made a huge difference.

what heat barrier did you use (brand or weblink)?

Thanks

[GOLDCYLON]

I still think that mat looks like a "Transformers" head.

[LGAFF]

Heat barriers, sound deadening materials....wow you guys are getting soft......time for a C6.

[dbriana]

When you took out the dash did you see where the heater mix door/actuator is? Mine needs replacing and told the dash has to be dropped. If you saw it where in the third pic would it be and would it have to be totally dropped? Thanks

[rhipsher]

Man Jeff even you've got an upgraded stereo from stock. I'm torn between keeping the stereo stock and having a stereo system that can punch you in the chest. But at the same time mines not a daily driver so I don't know if it's worth it to switch everything over from a 2 ohm system to 4 ohm.

[Jeffvette]

When you took out the dash did you see where the heater mix door/actuator is? Mine needs replacing and told the dash has to be dropped. If you saw it where in the third pic would it be and would it have to be totally dropped? Thanks


It's over on the far right hand side close to the door. You can't even see it in the third picture. I'll look later today underneath and grab some shots for you.


Man Jeff even you've got an upgraded stereo from stock. I'm torn between keeping the stereo stock and having a stereo system that can punch you in the chest.

I had the sound system done when I first got the car. It's nothing that is thumping, but I can hear the music with the top off or the windows down, and I have a lot of functionality with it. My headunit and a couple of amps were dead when I got the car.


Heat barriers, sound deadening materials....wow you guys are getting soft......time for a C6.

I would love a Z06. My big thing is I am driving to BG next May, so I want to be able to make the drive with out going crazy. Hell, I'm even adding AC back into the car :dancing

[rhipsher]

Speaking of stereos. Everything worked in the car when I got it. No popping noise or RPM related noises. Very clean sounding. Tape deck cd player works just perfect. But I do notice that when the stereo is on and I slow down for a light that the stereo volume lowers itself slightly. Then when I start rolling again it goes back up to where it was. It's not a big deal to me but I was just wondering if anybody else has noticed the same thing.

[gbrtng]

It's called speed controlled volume - the control is concentric with the volume control.
Learn something every day.

[rhipsher]

Actually thats pretty damn cool Glenn. I was wondering if it was designed that way.:thumbsup:

[Jeffvette]

Started in 90. There are three settings.

Off
Low
High

It's on the same knob as the volume.

[vettn71]

Jeff

Do you just not having anything esle to do? Very nice job, BTW. Carpet looks great!

Jim

[Jeffvette]

Jeff

Do you just not having anything esle to do? Very nice job, BTW. Carpet looks great!

Jim


Got too much to do, which is why this project still isn't done. Got another pooched 368 that might be showing up on my doorstep soon.

[Hammer]

Jeff, been there done that on a 69 El Camino, SS396. Course it's nothing like what the Z is, but still a big project.

Nice job, looking good.

[-=Jeff=-]

That's nothing :sign10:

http://www.vettextc.net/Dash/removal/no-dash.jpg

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Jeff,

Looks great and I know what you mean about one thing let to another. Good choice on the insulation material and much better than that cheap stuff I bought from the Cowboy dude on the other forum; I am some regrets on all the work to put it in. :thumbsup:

[Sgreg]

I would love a Z06. My big thing is I am driving to BG next May, so I want to be able to make the drive with out going crazy. Hell, I'm even adding AC back into the car :dancing[/quote]

Hmmm, looks like you are getting ready to sell her and buy that Z06 you have been wanting !! :mrgreen:

[Jeffvette]

Hmmm, looks like you are getting ready to sell her and buy that Z06 you have been wanting !! :mrgreen:

The Z will never leave my hands while I'm still alive.

[GOLDCYLON]

The Z will never leave my hands while I'm still alive.


I hear that :thumbsup:

[Hammer]

I would love a Z06. My big thing is I am driving to BG next May, so I want to be able to make the drive with out going crazy. Hell, I'm even adding AC back into the car :dancing

Greg, you driving with others? I am wondering if we could all meet in O'Fallon on Monday and drive to BG from there on Tuesday? We'd have a hell of a caravan if all the Texans joined.

Think about it.

[HIZNHRZ]

what heat barrier did you use (brand or weblink)?

Thanks

Sorry for not answering sooner, been on travel...

Used ~40 sqft of Dynamat for floor and hatch area. Used another ~9 sqft in the doors. Hatch area:
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Passenger seat area with Dynamat over top of the tunnel.
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Drivers seat area with Dynamat fitted up to the edge of the shifter boot.
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[flyin ryan]

Sorry for not answering sooner, been on travel...

Used ~40 sqft of Dynamat for floor and hatch area. Used another ~9 sqft in the doors. Hatch area:
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/hiznhrz/DCP_0769.jpg
Passenger seat area with Dynamat over top of the tunnel.
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/hiznhrz/DCP_0771.jpg
Drivers seat area with Dynamat fitted up to the edge of the shifter boot.
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h113/hiznhrz/DCP_0772.jpgThis is all new for me...is this that stuff heat barrier or sound deadening? I'm looking to do some heat barrier. Thanks :).

[Jeffvette]

This is all new for me...is this that stuff heat barrier or sound deadening? I'm looking to do some heat barrier. Thanks :).


Ryan, it is sound deadening only. I checked into some of the heat barrier stuff (Hawaii - Craig) bought a kit and said it wasn't worth it. That was what the other responses were as well. I would like to reduce some heat in the trans tunnel as well. Those headers put off a lot of radiant heat when beating on the car.

I did a lot more deadening than HIZNHRZ. I used maybe 75 sqft total.

[HIZNHRZ]

The material used was designed for sound deadening. The Dynamat used is foil faced. While I planned on sound reduction, I was also relying on the foil barrier to reduce radiant heat intrusion into the passenger compartment through the trans tunnel by reflecting the radiant heat energy. For sound deadening, you don't have to worry about the size of seams in the material. For reflecting radiant heat, it doesn't hurt to minimize them. On the trans tunnel, there are no open seams.

I did not conduct a science fair but I know the dynamat is doing a fine job. How do I know? The trans tunnel is no longer gets uncomfortably warm.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

http://forums.*************.com/c4-parts-for-sale-wanted/1516822-c4-sound-heat-pre-cut-insulation-kits.html (you'll have to add the corvette________from the other site as you know since the link won't work)

Here is what I installed as mentioned by Jeff. It was not bad (for the price....get what you pay for type), but did not fit and required a lot of trimming and adding to get the complete coverage. In addition, the material was a very cheap, thin foam with foil on one side and if I had to do it again or recommend it I would not. I wish I had my Z running long enough after the mod to give you a good assessment of the product, but it did help some on noise and seemed to with heat as well for the time I used it.

Have said that, with my motor and trans out now I have been wanting to do more under the body to cosmetically as well as address more sound deadening and heat if I can while I have full access. I might have made the mistake of trying to use some rubberized undercoating in the trans tunnel area and part of the firewall. My concern was keeping away from the heat of the headers and exhaust in those areas being worried about flammability of the product.

There are many products out there similar to this:

http://www.thermotec.com/kevlar-heat-barrier.html

Many manufacturers and materials available to try to further insulate from the outside in the tunnel area and from the outside under the body. In a metal body I would hestitate, but wondering now about putting such a product being held up by their high temp spray adhesive in conjuction with some other type of fasteners or aluminum framing on the edges and center other areas for insurance. To me it seems our interior gets quite warm and I have enough sunshine creating heat from the weather alone so looking to block out as much of the heat generated by the engine and exhaust into the cabin as possible as to not work the A/C so hard too. Another reason why I have tolerated the delamination on my windshied and wanted to replace it with a standard C4 one, but needed all the help I could get here in Hawaii to keep cool....especially during the summer months.

Anyway enough of my :blahblah:. I just wanted to share about my thoughts about trying to get some heat insulation and the product I used.

[flyin ryan]

O.K., Thanks guys. Only thing I'm used to doing is wrapping the headers & such, not actually doing anything to the car itself. I'll see what I can come up with.

[Jeffvette]

O.K., Thanks guys. Only thing I'm used to doing is wrapping the headers & such, not actually doing anything to the car itself. I'll see what I can come up with.


Callaway used some metal shielding on the underside of the trans tunnel. They want 253 bucks per side, and you need to prove your Callaway ownership. :dontknow:

[flyin ryan]

What if I tell them I own a set of their golf clubs...no, worth a try :mrgreen:

[Jeffvette]

What if I tell them I own a set of their golf clubs...no, worth a try :mrgreen:


Doubtful, they even list Callaway u-joints. [-X

[phrogs]

Ive played this game before! :mrgreen:

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[tomtom72]

:thumbsup: I've seen that Z in John's pictures.:mrgreen: