The 'E' Type Forum

Season's Greetings

The total restoration of this 65 FHC continues. Is it possible to source the original sound deadening material for the boot floor? It seems to have a hexagonal pattern and made from a tar like material. I note it is used elsewhere in the car including the drive shaft tunnel.. I know there are modern versions of this but I was playing around with the idea of using the original stuff if available.

Many thanks,
Wicker Francis

Yes it is available and I have used it. It is bitumen based but I painted over it no problem as shown below.

It was also used on the floors of S3's and I used it for that as well. Its good stuff and very easy to use, quite soft and cut with scissors.



I got mine from Woolies Trimming in the UK. Its self adhesive backed and you need to get it warm before moulding it around any shapes. See their website,
www.woolies-trim.co.uk they will ship it anywhere, its cheap too. The other place to use it is inside the door skins as sound deadening, also as original.

Alty Ian

Great information.

Thanks
Wicker