Jon, You will surely hear conflicting opinions on this - but I used the roofing stuff in my '90 and it worked great. I didn't get to the front doors before I had an accident and bought my new bus - but I did due the back walls and the ara under the rear seat.There was a big difference. I cannot say how it compares to the real stuff (fat mat, etc.) but it worked for me. I forgot the name of the stuff "New roof" or "easy roof" or something like that. Some will warn of off gassing in hot weather - but I never experienced that either - even in hot summer weather (although I live in the midwest so 90 - 100 is REALLY hot here. As for placement I out it right on the back of the actual metal. Go Westy has some good pictures of how they do this (with dyna mat I think) they do not cover the entire panel - claim it's not necessary - but you can cover the whole thing if you want. As for speaker placement - well I have never used the bottom part of the panel - I know folks do. The thing to consider is that the speakers will be playing to your knees - however they also won't be blocked partially by the side of the dash either. I am looking into speakers as well - and I think I have decided to go with component speakers in the front- if that is your choice I think the bottom part of the panel would be fine because you'll have the tweeters mounted somewhere higher. Again you'll hear varying opinions - but this is what my experience and speaker research have shown me. Good Luck! -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '86 (We call this one Scrap) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus |
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