Date:         Wed, 4 Aug 2004 08:06:37 -0600
Reply-To:     Gnarlodious <gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Gnarlodious <gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Use this for fire safetey... AND eliminate the fire hazard...
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Entity Craig Oda spoke thus:

> How as the original padding attached?
I think it is propped up using jam rods like the headliner is. After years
of heat, vibration and moisture it droops down.

> Otherwise, I would have to look at some type of glue, maybe
> this foam that Gnarlie used.
The foam is a great material but not fireproof. Don't use it if you want
fire protection.

-- Gnarlie


>> Entity Craig Oda spoke thus:
>>
>>> I've got my transmission out of the van right now and there is a lot
>>> of this old padding that is falling out on my driveway floor, face and
>>> into my hair.  It is above the trans, on the firewall.  I'm thinking
>>> of ripping this out and putting new stuff in there.  It already has a
>>> big junk of padding missing.
>> I propped up the padding and injected polyurethane foam behind it. Driving
>> now for 2 years with no loosening, I'm real pleased with the results. Messy
>> though during application, wear expendable clothes and cover your hair. Once
>> you inject don't move the padding or it collapses the foam. After it hardens
>> you can remove the props.
>>
>> Couldn't comment on the flammability though, this is a diesel.
>>
>> -- Gnarlie
>>