Underhood Insulation - What is correct

Discussion in 'Chassis restoration' started by Sting2, Jul 17, 2020.

  1. Sting2

    Sting2 Well-Known Member

    I had hood insulation that I bought ages ago for the GSX. Found out I should not cut around the tach but just cut an X for the wiring. The old insulation was a looser greenish gray material that was like packed fibers. Ordered new insulation from the parts place. It is a firmer style of insulation with yellow on the back. Is this correct ? If not where can I get the right insulation? thanks
     
  2. Duane

    Duane Member

    The correct hood insulation for a 70-72 GS/GSX is gray on the side that faces outward with yellow insulation behind it.

    Also there is a hole in the center section of the insulation and it should be approximately 5" in diameter.

    There are a bunch of companies that make them with a much larger center hole, but they are correct for the 68-69 cars.

    That is why I made these sets up for years, so the guys that cared could get the right stuff.
    Duane
     
    Last edited: Jul 17, 2020
  3. Duane

    Duane Member

    This is what the 70-72 hood insulation is supposed to look like.
    Duane


    70-72 GS-1.JPG 70-72 GS-2.JPG 70-72 GS-3.JPG
     
  4. Sting2

    Sting2 Well-Known Member

    thanks Duane - Hope to see you again.
     
  5. Sting2

    Sting2 Well-Known Member

    Do you still have any sets ?
     
  6. Duane

    Duane Member

    I will be doing another run of the 70-72 GS hood insulation and the correct 69 GS hood insulation soon.

    I will post a new thread up in a few weeks.
    Duane
     
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  7. Sting2

    Sting2 Well-Known Member

    I bought the underside decal set from you. Please put me down for the hood insulation. Thanks, Brad
     
  8. Duane

    Duane Member

    I will if I remember. You know I have CRS disease, Can't Remember $hit.

    When you see the thread remind me,
    Duane
     
  9. gstewart

    gstewart Well-Known Member

    Old Timer's disease, Duane?
     
  10. Duane

    Duane Member

    Ya think.
     
  11. thebuick

    thebuick Well-Known Member

    IN FOR A SET OF 70-72 PLEASE
     
  12. Duane

    Duane Member

    Please do not request hood insulation sets on this thread.

    Once I figure out how much they will cost I will start another thread and will list all the info I need to order them.
    Duane
     
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  13. Lv8rguy

    Lv8rguy Member

    Do you only make them for GS? May be looking for a set for my 72 Riv.
     
  14. Duane

    Duane Member

    I am only going to offer 2 types, 69 GS and 70-72 GS, both a-bodies.
    Duane
     
  15. rkammer

    rkammer Gold Level Contributor

    Please forgive the brief hijack but, will you be remaking the GSX steering wheels any more?
     
  16. Duane

    Duane Member

    If I answer that then everyone and his brother will start bugging me again. Look to the end of the summer for an answer.............and if people start bugging me about this, then I will not be back on this site until the end of the Summer.
    Duane
     
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