Dovestal Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 I’m starting a project and I tore out the insulated formed padding at the inside of the firewall. It was total trash so it couldn’t be saved . Are those panels available and if not what are people using instead of the panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Mike Self Posted October 14, 2022 Solution Share Posted October 14, 2022 Household carpet padding. Just make sure it won't hold water. It's cheap (scraps are usually free at a carpet store or a neighbor who's having new carpet installed). Been using it for many years and it works very well. And you can eliminate a lot of road noise by packing the space under the back seat cushion with insulation: closed cell foam, styrofoam cut to fit, even styrofoam peanuts in sturdy plastic bags. You'd be amazed how much driveshaft and diff noise is magnified inside that empty space--it makes a great sound box when empty. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyB Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 no clue... Wallothnesch - Ersatzteile für klassische BMW Automobile | Wallothesch WWW.WALLOTHNESCH.COM t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dovestal Posted October 14, 2022 Author Share Posted October 14, 2022 Thanks, for the response. I take it that the molded insulated pieces are not available? Do you contact glue the material to the firewall ? Thanks,Doug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Self Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Part of the task will be determined by whether you have the multi-piece carpets as used on a roundie (or purchased from Esty) or the one piece molded carpet as used in squarelights. IIRC I simply laid the padding along the firewall, and then placed the carpet over it. the carpet is heavy and rigid enough to hold the padding in place. But you can certainly run a line of adhesive along the upper edge to keep it from shifting downards. mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dovestal Posted October 14, 2022 Author Share Posted October 14, 2022 It’s a 1976 and it didn’t have the carpet when I bought it. So it’s good to know I need a one piece carpet when the time comes. Another question I have is , do you have a preferred vendor or vendors that you like? I’m going to need a few things! Doug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42002 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Dovestal said: It’s a 1976... Unless you are going for a concurs, use Esty's carpet. She is on here. Much easier install, looks much cleaner. really good prices, and made in the USA. She also has many colors to choose from. When you talk about the firewall, you mean cabin side, not engine side, right? Edited October 15, 2022 by m42002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dovestal Posted October 15, 2022 Author Share Posted October 15, 2022 Yes , the inside. How do I find Etsy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conserv Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Dovestal said: Yes , the inside. How do I find Etsy? Username = @esty Agreeing with @m42002, unless you are dedicated to originality in all components — which, for any square tailllight car, would include one-piece carpet — esty’s carpet sets represent a substantial upgrade over the crap BMW was installing during the 1974-76 model years. Regards, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esty Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 8 hours ago, Dovestal said: Yes , the inside. How do I find Etsy? esty here...ever present and accounted for 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dovestal Posted October 15, 2022 Author Share Posted October 15, 2022 Yes , the inside. How do I find Etsy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dovestal Posted October 15, 2022 Author Share Posted October 15, 2022 Thanks the referral and I just emailed Etsy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esty Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 28 minutes ago, Dovestal said: Thanks the referral and I just emailed Etsy. i didn't get an email...can i help you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conserv Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 31 minutes ago, Dovestal said: Thanks the referral and I just emailed Etsy. Details matter: This forum’s carpet guru is esty (E-S-T-Y). The on-line site selling vintage and craft goods is Etsy (E-T-S-Y). Regards, Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergie33 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Dovestal said: Thanks the referral and I just emailed Etsy. Just realize, It is Esty, not Etsy...maybe why she didn't get an email from you. Esty is a maker of wonderful '02 things. Etsy is a website for buying other crafty things. Edited October 15, 2022 by bergie33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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