Please help w/interior, and engine gas line questions

Hello everyone,
I have some questions to ask before I become totally burnt out from building this car by myself:

1)I heard that there are different types of sound dampening materials for under the carpet. what is the name of the standard type and what is the name of the material that others have used from roofing or home builders that was much cheaper?

2)I have changed form a single progressive carb to duel kadrons. I would like to know if anyone out there has pictures how to layout the gas lines because I cannot find in any manual.

I appreciate any help. My goal is to get this car finished and take to the Carlisle car show next year from Greenville SC.

Thanks,
John (864)-286-9383

I've used this before and it works great. http://www.b-quiet.com/

Most of the home insulation products are not applicable.

Fuel line placement is very simple. From the gas tank to a fuel filter then to either your mechanical or electric fuel pump (If you have an electric pump, place it as close to the gas tank as possible)
Also, place the fuel filter in a spot that allows easy maintenance and refrain from using those cheap plastic in line filters. If using an electric pump, buy a rotary pump with an internal pressure regulator set at 3 to 5 psi. (available at many retail outlets including CB Performance)

Next, from the fuel pump to the carburetors.

Place a "T" fitting on the end of your fuel line as close as possible to the carbs then run a short fuel line to each carb from the "T"

If fittings are available, it is possible to run the fuel line to one carb then from that inlet to the other carb. without a problem.

Use the best possible fuel line (preferably metal shielded hose)

When finished, make sure that the fuel line isn't touching anything hot and if necessary, use wire ties to hold the line in a safe position.

Larry thanks for the link provided above. This looks like very good material and a significant savings over other things in the market.

angela

Hi Angela, Your welcome

John, there are several of us down here in or near Charleston with Speedies. You're welcome to pour over our cars for ideas if you want an excuse for a trip to the coast.

John; everything Larry said is spot on except for the pressure regulator setting; Kadrons like 1.5 psi approx.

John,
I can't help you with the carb question, sorry. The stuff used in place of Dynamat is Ice Sheild. It has an adhesive backing on one side and a webbed rubber membrane on the other side. I saw it in Lowes for about $70 for a 10'x10' roll. I was planing on using it myself but haven't yet. I'm not sure why it's not applicable as Larry mentioned, I've seen both and they seem very similar? I hope this helped a little.

I've been told that the home style insulation doesn't do well under traffic and moisture? Can't substantiate that allegation but I'm not willing to try and fail if it's true!!!

I have used a ton of foil insulation in the last 3 cars I built. There is 2 sided foil which has the highest insulating value. It's easily available at places like home depot and sold as water heater blankets. It has filler material that is synthetic felt and not hydroscopic and has worked very well on floors. It is to heavy for body insulation. I have uses one sided foil with closed cell foam on the inside body panels and it has worked well to. My cars are really driven and they have been quieter and much better with these products in place.

go to www.mcmasters.com (mcmasters-carr) and look up noise control insulation. Lots of prices and options

Closed cell urethane carpet runner from HD or Lowes. By-the-foot off the rolls in the carpet dept. Fits perfectly in the floorboards (Nearly 5/8" thick in the middle) and the edges are tapered so the excess curves up and soundproofs the tunnel too !

I used 1/8" self-stick foam/foil duct insul for the engine side of the rear seat compartment
in the pic. (Lowes)

John I can't help you much with the question, but take my word for it that giving in to the burn-out is the greater of two evils. Chin up, my man. You can do it!

Hello everyone,
Thank you so much for all of the great information!!
I just received a call from my upolster today. He will be done by the weekend so my motivation level is going back up!
Thank you so much for the invitation to Charleston. This is one of our favorite places to go on vacation. We actually one a timeshare at the "Church Street Inn" right off of Market street. I will talk to my wife about a trip in the near future. Any of you guys/gals are welcome to come up to Greenville for a visit also. (Just bring the speedster) Have any of you gone to the Carlisle show or would be interested to go next year?

Thanks again,
John (864)-286-9383

Nice, John - now full speed ahead with the project!!

Hey everyone,
I went with the industrial tar type paper with the water heater material. It took me the entire weekend to do it but it looks great.
I ended up Creating numerous templates with paper first then cut out each piece.
I will post some pictures soon.
Unfortunately the new interior did not come but I will continue to be patient.

john

Hello John! Are you using the seats I sold you or did you find something better.

Whatever the case It will happen. Just stay positive You saw my megger begins first hand in 2002.

And I had a ball this summer. IT WAS WORTH IT.

Quick note:

If your K-Dogs came with the center pivot linkage that attaches to the block and one of the fan backing plate/cooling shroud bolts, make sure that you use an extra long bolt and a lock washer to attach it, and be positive that you're getting full movement in the linkage.

Have someone floor the pedal and check the linkage, see that the carbs are wide open when the pedal is on the floor.

I never did and drove around with 3/4 pedal for almost a year . . .

I started "burning out". This is what I did:

Move your recliner into your shop / garage.

On Saturday mornings, get up and go in the shop.

Have a bottle of Wild Turkey and a box of cigars beside the Recliner.

Poor 1 glass of Turkey and sip it all morning, while smoking your cigar and reading the newspaper.

Talk to you car a bit (Kind of like the old guy did in Day of Thunder)

I promise that it never gets old.

Todd

Hey Barry,
Yeah, I still have your seats, but have made some changes. I had the interior customized to a two-tone grey and black w/red piping. This included door panels and rear seat. I will post pics soon. Sorry for the delay, been in UT skiing. Will be back in office end of week. Stay tuned...
Thanks, John.

After doing 14 speedster projects I came up with the Anti-Burn Out Process.
Do a "To Do list" by priorty, circle what has to be ordered and draw a square around what needs to be resolved/ thought through. I also pen in a labor time in hours next to each item.
This helps to eliminate confusion and keeps you some what on track.
Think this is half azzed? Try it ...it works.

I like Todd's suggestion, and Alan ... Maybe if you made the list in kids' alphabet magnets on the garage beer fridge ...
How ARE you doing down there, Todd?

For those that may be searching this subject in the future. The name of the inexpensive sound deadener that upholstery shops use is Bituthene ,Bitumous roof membrane. Here is a link back to an old discussion about it.
https://www.speedsterowners.com/forum/readmsg.asp?t=464

-=theron

My secrets for keeping the projects going..
1. make a check list of each activity. There is nothing better then actually visualizing all the things that you HAVE done...not just the things left to do.
2. Always stop BEFORE frustration sets in. You want to stop for the day/night while your still having fun doing it. That way the sense of enjoyment is what you remember subconsciously. That makes you want to come back to it again and again.
The only drawback to #2 was recently pointed out to me by my 11 year old son. He actually said "But Dad, if you stop when your having fun how will you fall asleep at night?".
Ahhh the wisdom of the young.

Cory,

Very well, I have a few more little things to finish and then I get it inspected. I am planning my big "I'm finished" forum message, complete with a website, pics, and movies.

PS - I dig the videos. Keep them coming. It makes me feel like I'm in the passengers seat.

Todd

Todd, I'm glad to hear it. Maybe one of these days we'll meet Lane down in Richmond and do some victory laps, huh?

My son's interest in the Hoopty was a huge motivator when I almost shelved it in September. My cardboard-stuck-to-the-wall list wasn't very inspiring, so I scrapped it when I realized I was adding stuff every day. Then, one day, Morgan decided he wanted to tell me it looked good. What a shot in the arm, huh?

In the general category of "Kids say the darndest things" (from this summer):

John: I am in Taylors & running Kadrons. Would be happy to help.

Chuck
Hogndogz at Hotmail.com

Alan,, I did something like that as I built my car I'd make weekly goals of things to get done . It helped keep me on track.

Chuck,
Are you in Taylors SC?
If so, I would love to talk to you. Maybe even stop by. I used to live in greer.
My number is (864)286-9383 or cell (864)-423-6774

Thanks

John and any other SC folks - Some of us are already planning the route and meeting places for teh trek to Carlisle next May. Y'all should join up with us.