Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan
Posted by Joe Santana On 2011/4/26 13:26:50
Thanks OD. I did buy my firewall from Quiet Ride and it looks nice, but the texture and the finish is different from the original. Just saying, a little more research. Rubbery dull and pigskin bumpy versus the one they sent me which was shiny and grained like rough-hewn wood.
As far as pre-drilling, I had requested that, but it wasn't done when it arrived. I drilled little 1/8-in. holes from the engine compartment after I installed the firewall using the existing holes in the cowl as the guide, which I'd already verified by temporarily installing my radio, heater, speaker. The insulation wraps around the drill bit a little, but when I drilled with the larger size from inside the car my holes were spot on. I really think it's more of a customer service issue than a product quality. The actual materials and workmanship are very good. Just not the same as original. Just prodding for quality (i.e. fitness for use, which in this application includes authentic appearance as well as function).
If I ever get an answer from Quiet Ride, I will buy their floor insulation kit. But I want to know the steps involved and the possible pitfalls. Instructions come with the kit, but I prefer fewer surprises.
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As far as pre-drilling, I had requested that, but it wasn't done when it arrived. I drilled little 1/8-in. holes from the engine compartment after I installed the firewall using the existing holes in the cowl as the guide, which I'd already verified by temporarily installing my radio, heater, speaker. The insulation wraps around the drill bit a little, but when I drilled with the larger size from inside the car my holes were spot on. I really think it's more of a customer service issue than a product quality. The actual materials and workmanship are very good. Just not the same as original. Just prodding for quality (i.e. fitness for use, which in this application includes authentic appearance as well as function).
If I ever get an answer from Quiet Ride, I will buy their floor insulation kit. But I want to know the steps involved and the possible pitfalls. Instructions come with the kit, but I prefer fewer surprises.
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