Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 18:03:48 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Sound proofing, was: Muffler question
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Tom and others,
I would really love to improve the sound proofing in my 85 Westfalia. I want to do this without either adding too much wait or inadvertently doing something that might cause rust issues or other problems.
Tom could you share a few more details on what you did? for example does this product you use have adhesive all ready on it? did you cut pieces with tin snips to fit and then press them in place? Did you put back the original fiberglass? I'm guessing the sticky asfault side stuck to the metal leaving the shiny side out but I don't want to assume.
Can you tell me where I might get the lighter product as weight in my ban is something I watch very carefully.
I also wonder if there are other tips on how to apply sound proofing to the inner sides of the van.
I'm also interested in doing work for sound and undercoat strengthening but thought I should save that for a future post.
I want to keep my van as original as possible but sound proofing is a area I would be thrilled to modify. This is probably partly due to being blind and really liking to hear as much as possible! Also for this reason verbal directions rather then pictures are greatly appreciated!
Eric Caron
85 Westfalia GL Auto
On Jul 17, 2013, at 4:04 PM, Tom Boldway <jboldway@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
> My guess is the problem isn't really so much the muffler as it is the total lack of sound deadening on your vanagon. Peel & Seal roof flashing (sticky asphalt goo on one side, shiny aluminum on other) comes in 6" x25' rolls at Lowes and Home Despot for about $17. I suggest you apply it to the metal panels on the right rear and rear lid. Remove the trim panel from the rear lid, pull out the fiberglass insulation and apply the stuff to the door lid after you have cleaned off all the dust/junk from the door surfaces. The rear fender area involves removing the upper air inlet grill from the pillar and fishing strips of the peel&seal inside the metal areas. Find a skinny kid to snake his arm down there or use a stick to press it in place. Bang on the panels first to see how much it sounds like a giant empty tin can. Then bang on them after you have applied the peel & seal. Very noticeable difference. Yeah, the dynamat is lighter and better but it's a TON more expensive.
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> Tom
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> '79 Mercedes 300SD "Green Hornet"
> '84 Westy Vanagon "Spiny Norman"
> '86 Alfa Romeo Spider "Dinsdale"
> '98 Mercedes E320 wagon "Silver Hornet"
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