Tom Perigrin wrote:
>
> (Emma - 72 MGB, back and running after being stored for a half-decade)
>
> Well, as we go through the things that plague dear little Emma, we go from
> the major to the minor... Step 1, get the engine running (cut lip is
> healing well, thank you). Two, pull off gas tank and get cleaned. Three,
> new rear leaf springs, etc, etc, etc... Now, the first of what will
> undoubtably be a LOOOOONG list of minor problems. So minor, the manuals
> don't cover them.
>
> The insulation fabric glued to the underside of the hood is drooping. It
> is peeling away at the corners, and a big bulge is developing in the
> middle. The edges are ratty looking, and threads are hanging loose. It
> looks untidy. What do I do? I looked through Moss twice, and didn't see
> mats of insulation. Did I miss it? Or does one buy a sheet from the
> local auto shop and cut to fit? How does one attach the new stuff to the
> underside of the hood(bonnet)?
>
> ---
> I used to say the only constants in my life were stress, my loving wife,
> and the weekly hairball the cat leaves on the carpet. After some medical
> problems I am trying to reduce the stress... Other than that little has
> changed - my wife still loves me, and the cat still vomits up an offering
> every week. A man needs some tradition in his life!
A friend of mine was given some black rubbery material that closely
images the original. It is used in welding shops to protect from
sparks. It comes in a big roll - stop by one and see if you can
buy a length of it. It is very cheap. I used it under the bonnet
on my BGT using 3M spray adhesive. Looks Great !
Rick
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