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ThingBeast Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2012 Posts: 363 Location: Texas
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Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 6:34 pm Post subject: Interior Carpet Padding |
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Folks, i am in the process of redoing my interior. I can't find the correct carpet padding for my 61. I know WW and CIP1 has interior tar boards, but i don't wish to spend $100 plus on it. I was told that Home Depot has padding but when i went to buy some, it's the foam type of padding, not what i had in mind. Would that work? Any and all ideas are welcomed. Please point me in the right direction.
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grandpa pete Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2008 Posts: 6426 Location: St. Petersburg, FL
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hitest Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2008 Posts: 10296 Location: Prime Meridian, ID
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Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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O..K..
Anyhow, If you town has any store that resells donated/reclaimed/overstock building materials- they may have the jute-ish padding that very closely duplicates the look, feel and bendability of the original material. It is not commonly used today- so I grab it whenever I see it at Habitat for Humanity's ReStore business here in town (there are over 900 nationwide).
I've done my '66 bus and 2 bugs this way. I think Grandpa Pete is talking about going the completely different route of a poor man's dynamat- but it's padding properties and any resemblance to VW work is nil. _________________
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shortride Samba Member
Joined: October 10, 2010 Posts: 1323 Location: Oklahoma
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grandpa pete Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2008 Posts: 6426 Location: St. Petersburg, FL
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shortride Samba Member
Joined: October 10, 2010 Posts: 1323 Location: Oklahoma
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ThingBeast Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2012 Posts: 363 Location: Texas
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 3:22 pm Post subject: |
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Does anyone have a picture of what that Home Depot material looks like? I guess i was looking for jute material, but just can't seem to find it anywhere. |
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61SNRF Samba Member
Joined: March 29, 2009 Posts: 4657 Location: Whittier 90602
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 5:05 pm Post subject: |
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What exactly do you need?
For carpet padding, as in behind the back seat?
WW claims theirs is an OEM supplier with a tar paper layer in the center. For $39 not a bad deal since it all ready to go...
http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=113863891
As a substitute, I used to buy that sort of stuff in 3 x 10 foot rolls at auto swap meets such as Long Beach Vets or Pomona. If you don't have any of those, you could try stopping by a local Father/Son Upholstery shop, they might cut you off a few yards for a decent price, and it would be Pro quality.
AFA the tar paper for noise deadening, you could simply laminate it between two layers of 1/4"-3/8" padding.
GP light weight building paper might substitute, but be aware it could have an odor.
You also mentioned "Tar Boards" as in under the floor mat or carpet if you choose, right?
From WW, only $54, again not too bad considering it's RTR plug-and-play...
http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=113863740
As an alternate, this is where I think Dynamat or it's various substitutes would be best used, such as the self stick/self healing roofing materials available at DIY home centers. _________________ -Bruce
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grandpa pete Samba Member
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ThingBeast Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2012 Posts: 363 Location: Texas
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Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 2:37 pm Post subject: |
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Well folks, its been a while since I updated this little interior build I'm doing on my 61 Standard Bug. I finally found the carpet insulation I've been looking for at www.YourAutoTrimStore.com extremely cheap. Only $3.95 a yard. I bought 4 yards and it seems like I will be short by a few yards. I will order another 4 yards this week. Here is the current progress:
I was worried the you would be able to see the ripples of the corrugated sheet metal but this stuff is about 1/2" thick and hides the ripples very well. I also bought some 3M 90 aerosol glue and sprayed both surfaces, let them sit for about 5 minutes as the directions call for. The stuck them together and used my hand to smooth everything out. Next is the rear window section then the sides and then the floors. |
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ThingBeast Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2012 Posts: 363 Location: Texas
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Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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Well I got to drop off my bug yesterday (Saturday) at my buddies shop for the dash, doors, under the dash, pillars etc etc to get repainted Gulf Blue. He was going to remove all the glass first. Finally, he is having his upholster put in my new off white headliner. Should be about a week or so, no rush. He happened to have a new roof rack and a really cool Coca-Cola cooler i bought from him too that will go on when i go pick up the car. When i get it home, it'll be time to install the new carpet kit. Then i will order the new door panels and seat covers. I will post pictures as soon as i get it back. stay tuned.... |
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