First off, many thanks to all who responded to this
question. I called around and in terms of price, they
all seem to be in the $60-$70 range.
Bill Miller wanted to know:
>You might let the list know what Ted's price is. I'm sure many lister's
>eyes lit up (like mine did) when they read that. Ted may be getting a big
>order!
I spoke to Ted this afternoon about his project.
Essentially, his tunnel is made of a material
similar to that used in the Rubbermaid "Roughneck"
products - a tough yet flexible plastic material.
If you've seen one of the "Roughneck" garbage cans
or storage containers at the store, you know what
it looks like - stronger and thicker than the
Rubbermaid kitchen products.
Apologies to our friends across the pond - don't
know if these are available across the ocean.
Anyway, his price is $65-$70 depending on the
make and model of your auto. Time 'till ship is
2-3 days, as he has to get it from his supplier.
I ordered one and will report when it gets here.
In other news, I haven't been able to find
any soundproofing locally but before I order
some, I thought I would poll the knowledge of
the assembled readership about the idea of
using sheets of closed-cell foam for soundproof
material. I can buy this quite cheaply from
a local supplier who makes it for insulation
on HVAC ducting. It seems like it would be
similar to the foam that comes with most carpet
sets as soundproofing. Any ideas on that?
Ken Strayhorn
Hillsborough NC
>-----Original Message-----
>From: spitfires-owner@autox.team.net
>[mailto:spitfires-owner@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of John T. Blair
>Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2001 7:33 PM
>To: Ken Strayhorn
>Cc: spitfires@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: Trans tunnels - only VB?
>
>
>At 04:44 PM 11/13/01 -0500, Ken Strayhorn wrote:
>>
>>Time, at last, to retire that old soggy bit of cardboard
>>covering the transmission. Looking around the web for
>>a new plastic/fibreglas transmission tunnel, I can only
>>find one listed in the Vicky Brit catalog. Are they
>>the only folks to offer this necessary part?
>
>>Is VB the only vendor to offer tunnels? I'm looking
>>for something to keep out the noise and water and
>>will be grateful for any and all recommendations.
>
>Ken,
>
> Try Ted Schumacher at
> TS Imported Automotive
> 404 Basinger Rd.
> Pandora, Ohio, USA 45877
> (419)384-3022
> www.tsimportedautomotive.com
>
>He was making one out of carbon fiber. It's supposed to be the cat's
>meow.
>
>John
>
>
>John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net
>Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229
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