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Felt-like material between body and frame
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2020 3:17 pm
by TucsonJim
When I took the body off the frame on a 1967 1/5 Datsun 1600, there was a pad that appeared to be something like course felt glued to the top of the frame. I assume it was for vibration dampening / noise control. Does anyone know what this material is? When doing a frame off restoration, what, if anything, do people use as a replacement?
Thanks.
Re: Felt-like material between body and frame
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2020 6:06 pm
by dynaguy
Commonly referred to horse hair pads, very prone to rust under these. I used 3/8" closed cell foam yoga mat material. Pat
Re: Felt-like material between body and frame
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2020 9:22 pm
by Curtis
Re: Felt-like material between body and frame
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:10 pm
by rbrown
3/8" seem OK at the frame. What do you suggest between the fender and the chassis?
Re: Felt-like material between body and frame
Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2023 8:37 am
by dynaguy
Closed cell yoga mats do come thinner, 1/4” or so. Or find similar material used for tool box drawers, about 1/8” thick. Pat