Gordy,
I don't recall ever seeing the tarpaper but it may have been on some earlier
cars. The asphalt-like adhesive yes. I doubt there is any vibration
dampening effect of the adhesive. I suspect it it more for sealing nasty
fumes from passing into the cockpit. To see where to put it, place the
shroud on the cowl and see where the sealant (I used some of that nasty
roofing tar) would most effectively seal off the areas. Look carefull from
under the dash as there will likely be a large gap in the "valley" on each
side where the cowl dips down. I added some good foam there.
Keith Pennell
> I am about to reinstall the front shroud on my Longbridge BN4, and I
> recall there being a few strips of what looked like extra-heavy tarpaper
> betwen the shroud and the cowl, as well as some asphalt-like adhesive.
> Would some please try to explain where those "features" were
> located, and what common, current products would be acceptable? I
> presume they are for vibration damping?
>
> Thanks again for all of your help,
> Gordy
>
> By the way, I'm still looking for two 60 spoke 15" painted wire
> wheels.
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