Date:         Mon, 10 Jun 2002 19:42:56 -0700
Reply-To:     dave bowers <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM>
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From:         dave bowers <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM>
Subject:      simple sound deadening...
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Hi Folks,

I just wanted to pass on a few fotos of my inexpensive idea for sound
deadening my 1986 Westy.

I've read a number of recent threads regarding products all of which were a
bit pricey for me. Last winter, while remodeling my house I came across some
very dense rubber floor padding that seemed like a decent way to help deaden
road noise on older Westys with the plastic/fliberglass interiors.

After doing some research, I found that that material is called rubber,
waffle and slab padding. I've been told it's hard to come by. It took me a
while finally some. I found a fine 10' remnant, and paid $10.00 for it. It's
really dense, and seems to absorb sound well. It also offers a nice pad to
kneel on when camping.

Here are some fotos:

http://dave-bowers.com/vw/

I was able to cut pieces to cover the engine compartment, rear bench seat,
main area and jump seat. I covered the main area with a carpet remnant too.
Over all, it has done a fine job at reducing engine and road noise.

dave bowers
vancouver, wa
1986 Westy

p.s.
I also bought a 2 drawer VHS movie box at Goodwill for a dollar. I took the
drawers out, turned it on its side, and now use it as a map box behind the
drives seat.