[Healeys] BJ8 Under carpet material??

[Mr. Bill]

Hi Robert,

About 10 years ago I was struggling with the same problem with my BN1 
restoration.  Many people then and now are using Dynamat (spl?) which is 
EXTREMELY expensive.  Back then I was purchasing halogen running lights 
from the late Dick Brill, Esq. He came to my rescue suggesting Smoker 
Blankets.  "If ya wanna get laffed outa town",  walk into any barbecue, 
outdoor stove, etc.store in So. Cal. and ask for one.  BTDT!

Finally I appealed to Dick and he sent me two for IIRC $2.50 each.  
There was enough of there to do the whole driver's side and the gearbox 
tunnel.  (The passenger side is not a problem since the exhaust is 
nowhere near it.)  I have always liked to drive barefoot and, believe it 
or not, I can now do it in the Healey nearly all day long!  The throttle 
heel will get a little warm, but with a pad, proves no problem.  Be 
advised that it is fairly thick, more so I think, than the original hair 
and jute like padding.

Maybe someone from Down South has tried the same.  Or, could send you a 
couple for $5.00 and a little shipping.

Worked for me, but mine is a Driver, not Concourse.

Bill Barnett
Santa Ana, CA
'53 BN1 #663 for cool feet



Robert Blair wrote:
> Hi List,
>
> I would appreciate your experience and recommendations on under carpet
> materials for a BJ8 here in CAL - warm weather.
>
> There is obviously the standard stuff from moss et al, but I remember
> several folks having better thermal/sound dampening solutions that they
> have used satisfactorily.
>
> Would welcome individual recommendations and links.
>
> Robert
> BJ8, CA.