early 69 heat insulation/underbody

[kelly theaker]

the 2 "L" shaped yellow and foil backed heat insulation pieces , under the forward footwells , the question is -the correct placement should be ? One has a couple square holes for what ? not the rectangular holes for the attatchment of the shield s , i have held them under the vehicle several times , just not able to correctly decide on folding the tabs and marking this fragile material as yet , there is a bulletin but have not yet seen the contents of such .

[Terry F.]

Re: early 69 heat insulation/underbody

The tech manual for 68/69 describes the correct location. Regards, Terry

[kelly theaker]

Re: early 69 heat insulation/underbody

could you expand on your reply? the tech manual meaning the A.I.M? I have looked quite hard and cannot see the correct manner to place . appreciate further in detail discussion.!

[Terry F.]

Re: early 69 heat insulation/underbody

I meant the NCRS judging manual but that is wrong. It is in a technical service bulletin for 68 corvette. The right hand side pad should have a cut out with a cut coming off it. That is for the battery cable. The TSB says to fit the left pad (shiny side down) over the splash retainer (I believe that is the metal tab at the leading edge of the firewall), coat the the tunnel area with adhiesive and cement the pad to the tunnel so that the pad completely covers the left half of the tunnel. Then cement the the pad to the toe pan area. Coat the floor pan with cement and guide the rear edge of the pad up and over the crossmember untill it lays flat. When positioned correctly it should leave about 4 inches of floor pan exposed along the outer edge. Install the right side the same as the left but you need to work around the battery cable. Remember the notch is for the battery cable. The illustrations shows a cut slot off the square notch (I believe towards the center of the car. Hope this helps. I would also suggest an assembly manual. It should be shown in some detail in there. A service manual may also discuss it for 69 corvette. Good luck. Terry

[kelly theaker]

Re: early 69 heat insulation/underbody

can you send the TSB on the 68 and the supplement ? thanks in advancwe K
TSB 68 T-43 april 22 68 and supplement dec 17 1968

[Wayne P.]

Re: early 69 heat insulation/underbody

I just sold a very original 69, very low serial number(less than 500). I saw no evidence of glue, just the tabs that bent over. This job will be almost impossible unless you have the tranmission out of the car. They will only fit one way. As stated foil side down. The wide part toward the front with the wing(I'll call it) toward the inside. These will be under the metal shields.

[Terry M.]

Re: early 69 heat insulation/underbody

I just received some good news. Weekend actions have allowed the mail to go forward. The TSB is in the mail to you. Now how long the dogsled takes to deliver it to you...

[kelly theaker]

Re: early 69 heat insulation/underbody

thanks , i wasnt going to glue, but i have installed and now believe the trans tunnell insul goes over the two wings last ??????? am i correct , thanks this car does have the nec tabs

[Wayne P.]

Re: early 69 heat insulation/underbody

You should check with an expert. Mine didn't have the extra tunnel insulation. I assumed it started after what you have was discontinued.

[Mike M.]

Re: early 69 heat insulation/underbody

Wayne: i've ran 7 and 8 inch wide wheels(all 15" in diameter) and have't had any significant interference problems on my c-1's . since i don't know the offset of your 16 x 7's, i'm gonna guess you won't have problems using them on your 62. what i'd do is bolt them on, then spin wheels before droping jack to check to brake drum to wheel interference (doubt that'll be the case but the check is simple) then lower car , fire it up and go for it(gingerly at first, then start putting it thru some corners. if any strange noises eventuate, slowly drive back home, raise car and look for signs of interference(front inner skits most likely site if there is interference). good luck, mike

[Mike M.]

Re: early 69 heat insulation/underbody

Christer: check out post just above yours for my response.After reading Roy Sinor"s magnificant response to Todd H # hopefully gone, got to celebrating early this evening. mike

[Mike M.]

Re: early 69 heat insulation/underbody

Wayne: sorry i posted christens response in your backyard.mike

[Dick W.]

Re: early 69 heat insulation/underbody *NM*

[Dick W.]

Re: early 69 heat insulation/underbody

Mikie, has the "beast" struck again?

[Mike M.]

Re: early 69 heat insulation/underbody

You got it, buddy.mikie