door panels

joe1975 · 03-16-04, 12:17 AM

ok I have another ? what have you guys used for insulation behind the door panels I've seen some stuff on e-bay but I've got to much in transit now. Hate the waiting game

ChuckG · 03-16-04, 06:12 AM

To the best of my knowledge, there is no insulation behind the door panels...just a plastic vapor barrier in some years. Chuck

mike weyman · 03-16-04, 08:28 AM

joe, mines a 75 and all it has is heavy clear plastic stuck on with butyl calking.hope this helps.are you insulating for sound or heat?

Bob Chadwick · 03-16-04, 08:37 AM

It's pretty tight between the panel and the door so be careful what you put back there.

ArkShark · 03-16-04, 09:08 AM

I had the panels off my '77 last week, and theres nothing back there for me!

I don't have a heat or noise problem, so I don't think I'll bother to install any type of insulation.

Unless somebody can give me a good reason why...?

mike weyman · 03-16-04, 09:17 AM

the plastic just keeps out draft, it covers all the access holes in the door panel so you won't get a draft from the door handles etc.
i wouldn't remove the panels to install it, but if i had them apart,i'd invest the 5 bucks.mike

joe1975 · 03-16-04, 10:48 AM

heat and sound I've also heard about moisture having effects on panels being way down south that could be a problem for me, If I did what should I use? Source?

mike weyman · 03-16-04, 02:16 PM

well, the panels are made of pressed cardboard, so it may be helpful there.the panels aren't sealed.

majortom75 · 03-17-04, 09:07 PM

I'm currently putting a generic version of Dynamat on my doors under the plastic. It's supposed to cut down on raod noise. I got it from Parts Express (www.partsexpress.com). They're stereo equipment wholesalers and sell a knockoff of Dynamat for much less than the brand name. I've ordered stuff from them for over 10 years and have always been satisfied.

joe1975 · 03-17-04, 11:51 PM

Let me know how it works out, I've seen some stuff on E-bay for about $25

vmrod · 03-18-04, 07:47 AM

I had bought some sound dampening material from J.C.Whitney. The stuff is flat and made of a tar-like substance. One side is adhesive, so it will stick firmly to panels.
I applied this to the entire interior of my vette. I even used it on the door panels! The doors sound much better now when they close. (solid sounding) Of course, the new anti-rattle window cushions helped too.

majortom75 · 03-18-04, 01:46 PM

Vic,

Yes, the stuff I bought is the same thing. I'm glad you've had good results. Hopefully, I'll finish it up this weekend.

Tom