[DeTomaso] gas tank insulation

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 8/22/10 6 54 0, threemacs at aol.com writes:


> I have a 74 Pantera under restoration, I would like to know what is the
> best way to insulate the shroud around the gas tank?
> 

It comes from the factory with an asbestos-based covering.   Unfortunately, 
when my car was restored, the fellow doing the work didn't realize that the 
polished stainless steel gas tank shield *cover* was supposed to go over 
the stock piece; instead he just threw the stock one away.   Mine therefore 
wasn't as well-suited to its job of insulating the tank from heat, plus it 
drummed and vibrated in an annoying manner.

I got some of this stuff:

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/3msounddamping.php

It was very easy to apply, and very lightweight.   It appears to have done 
the job quite well, because my drumming/vibrating problem is gone--having 
said that, I think it's gone mostly because this material was thick enough 
that it's pressed up solid against both the side of the tank and the inner 
surface of the shield.   As my tank is a '71 tank (aluminum wrapped in 
fiberglass) I'm not worried so much about corrosion etc.

YMMV...

Mike