64 Firewall insulation

[Steve Whitaker]

Doing frame off on my 64, and starting to put parts back. The car had little insulation on inside firewall(mice). I'm wondering about when this material was installed? After or before-heater box-wiper motor-brake clutch braket-fuse box-ect? Thanks Steve

[Harry Sadlock]

Re: 64 Firewall insulation

Steve, the insulation is one of the first pieces installed. You may have to remove the parking brake, steering column, etc as a start to replace it.

Harry

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[Steve Whitaker]

Re: 64 Firewall insulation

Thanks for the reply Harry.I've got the car totaly stripped. There's nothing on the firewall.So does both the top and bottom insulation go on the bare firewall first? It'll probley be easy to figure out when I get the insulation,but have'nt ordered yet. Guys seem to be having trouble getting it,so I did'nt want to bolt on things under dash and then have to remove.

[Steven B.]

Re: 64 Firewall insulation

Steve,
Yes .......... it is the very first thing secured to the firewall. I recently acquired one for a 68 from Dr. Rebuild. I know of a person who usually can find anything that you need if you have trouble finding it. eMail if you want the connection.
Regards,
Steve Blackmer

[George C.]

Re: 64 Firewall insulation

Steve,

I got mine from LICS for a 65. It fits pretty well and like you I had everything out of the car so installation on the drivers side was very easy. I have not yet done the center/right side section, but it sure looks like I need to remove the wiper motor to do it properly. That is about the only thing left in there so maybe this weekend it too will get finished.

George
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[Steve Whitaker]

Re: 64 Firewall insulation

Thanks for reply George. My question is whats LICS? Have'nt heard of this place steve

[Jack H.]

Re: 64 Firewall insulation

Long Island Corvette Supply. Some swear they're the only game in town for truly correct mid-year parts (IF the part's acutally available)....

[Scott Tilley]

Re: 64 Firewall insulation

In January I called several vendors including Dr. Rebuild and Corvette Central looking for one for a 68. They all said they were back ordered, so I placed an order with C.C. and was given an expected date of Feb. 19th. Last week I called to check and was told May 15th. If anyone knows where to find one, I would like to here from you. Thanks Scott