ON my TR6, I did exactly what you are talking about. Mine is made from an
aluminium sheet. The edges were offset so they would tuck inside the inner
top lip of the body. Two holes were drilled on the uprights on the back and
threaded. Then two bolts hold the panel in place. Since the top side was
recessed inside the top of the body, there was still room to properly fit
the carboard based original panel. So, essentially I have two panels: the
aluminium and the cardboard panel with the nice vinyl on it.
Since the aluminium panel would have a tendency to rattle, I covered it up
with Dynamat Extreme, and this has worked flawlessly. The benefit is a
little stronger backing behind the cardboard backing and it is a little
stronger. I am very pleased with the result.
Joe
'72 TR6 - CC77169
http://www.bowtie6.com/
-----Original Message-----
From: 6pack-bounces+grant=bowtie6.com@autox.team.net
[mailto:6pack-bounces+grant=bowtie6.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of JODY A
MORRISON
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 17:29
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] Rear bulkhead panel
Members of the List...
I submit the following question and seek advice and recommendations....
The rear bulkhead panel (in this case, a TR250)....it is cardboard covered
with upholstery material of choice.
The question...
Is it feasible/practical/ rational to cut and fit a sheet metal panel in
that
area (with the cardboard/upholstery panel on the cockpit side of it) to
function as a tub-stiffener/odor barrier/flaming gasoline barrier between
the
gas tank and the interior of the car???
My apologies if this is an already beaten-to-death subject.....but I can't
recall if it was or not....
Thanking all in advance...
Larry M
TR250 about at that point....
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