[DeTomaso] Installing a stainless firewall panel/cover

[rimov at charter.net]

When I installed my stainless firewall:

The old insulation had been removed.

Dynamat extreme was installed over original firewall

A layer of Cool-it mat was placed over the Dynamat with some double 
stick tape

The firewall was affixed with just four (4) 5/16 inch stainless hex 
button head bolts and lock nuts in the cabin.

I thought the cabin was much quieter and cooler after the installation.


Paul


On Sun, May 1, 2011 at 12:59 PM, Garth Rodericks wrote:

> Anybody have any idea how best to install a stainless firewall 
> panel/cover in the engine compartment?
>
> I don't want to remove the insulation that's already on the firewall. 
> I'm thinking of lining the back side of my panel with Dynomat (or 
> similar product) to add a little insulation.
> But I'm not sure how best to mount it. Ideas...
>
> 1. Stack some nuts and tack weld to the firewall at key locations so I 
> can screw the panel directly into them.
>
> 2. Epoxy some wood strips to various locations on the firewall and use 
> a nice looking trim screw (course thread) and screw the panel into the 
> wood backing blocks.
>
> 3. ???
>
> Looking for ideas.
>
> Thanks!
> Garth
> #4033
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