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I took beans advice and have almost finished removing the sound proofing material from my TR7 convertible. Fired up my heat gun and worked away with a two inch metal scraper and all I have left is the drivers side and a bit of the center. It looks like I wont have alot of metal repair as the tub interior is excellent. Anyway I was wondering if anyone could recommend a supplier so that I might find this wonderful tar material to replace what I have just removed. Is there a kit package. I like to be proactive and have the material on hand for when it comes time to replace it. Also any idea what the joint seal material is and where it might be found.

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You should be able to find the material posted in Beans pic at you local autoparts store (not so much Canadian Tire, but more the ones that supply the garages and collision centers [;)])
-here at my shop in Quebec we use Auto-parts Plus ......I think the are a national franchise, so there might be one near you out west, but with a slight name variation?


Worst case scenario , I'd even ask at a local bodyshop if they could order you some....I've done this before for my clients.

Ron.

Any of the "far east" oriented speed and accessory shops should have sound deadening mats. Comes in several makes and different size packages. Some need to be applied with heat to shape to and stick to the metal, others are more flexible with adhesive backing. Both work fine. The stuff I used had foil on one side.

The "joint material" is seam sealer and can be bought at Napa, CarQuest, body supply shops and online stores (e.g. Summit).

Have fun!

Martin

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I buy my seam sealer at local auto parts store (Duncan Auto). I'm sure Lordco sells it as well. If you join Old English Car Club (OECC) (Vancouver Chapter) you get up to 40% off at Lordco.

http://www.oecc.ca/vcb/

I belong to Central Island Chapter so get up to 40% off at Lordco and asked and got a cash account at Duncan Auto with up to 40% off. Depends on their mark up.



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'Nother place,though more expensive than the net, is your local stereo store.
They usually carry it.
For small areas it works. I used them when I redid the area around the tank on my 6

Don
"No More Cars For You"
71 TR6- Perpetual remodel
80 TR7 V8 Kick in the pants

Thanks all for the excellent direction on acquiring the sound material. I will start investigating the stores for the best price (money is dear)and get it into my for finish list/stock.
Thanks again
Now on to the metal work.

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I second Be Quiet! I have used some of their product in the past and it is very good and they have FAST! delivery and if you give them a call they are very helpful on the phone also.



Mark
1977 TR7 FHC
1978 TR7 FHC
1980 TR7 DHC
1980 Rover SD1 4.0L

The classic Mini fraternity in the UK swear by "Silent Coat".

I think it originates your side of the pond.

Adam



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imb4u
This is what I did it cost me about 150
bought it at e-bay.





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Soundproofing is usually quite heavy. Doesn't all that add a lot of weight? It is usually applied to flat panels (that vibrate hence transmit sound) and not to ridged surfaces that tend not to (and hence don't transmit sound). While full coverage will be more effective it's a case of diminishing returns where full coverage isn't that much different from flat panel coverage. Any sound engineers out there?



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