Firewall insulator?

[1949mercury]

I'm working on my heater core and was wondering what everyone uses for there firewall insulator on the Mercury Thx

[51 MERC-CT]

Originally Posted by 1949mercury

I'm working on my heater core and was wondering what everyone uses for there firewall insulator on the Mercury Thx

Don't know what "everyone" is using but I'm using the original pressed board outer layer backed by about 1/2' of what looks like period fiberglass insulation.

[edhd58]

I'm using whats left of the original Firewall wall board/insulation. But I am getting ready to replace it.

[1stford]

I ordered, and received a great fire wall insulator from Labarron Bonnie. It fit really well and looks great.

[Norm in Bow, WA]

Bob Drake referred me to QuietRide Solutions for my 1942 Ford tonner. I ordered a firewall insulator recently but have not received it. They have a lot of custom fit products in their online catalogs.

[waterboychuck]

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I put sound deadening material down before the insulator.

[rotorwrench]

The original was embossed panel board. I don't know of anyone that reproduces these in a panel board material. Quiet Ride's insulator kit is ABS plastic molded in the shape of the OEM parts with a fiberglass insulation attached as appropriate. These are shiny so I prep them and paint them flat black to more closely simulate the original card board. I would prefer if they ware made from fiberglass but that's all that's available unless you make it yourself.

[Robz51]

I bought one for my 52 Merc from a place advertising on eBay. Very nice quality and close to original. I also ordered a package tray and kick panels. Seller name is collectorsautosupplyinc
Rob

[1949mercury]

Alright thanks guys I will check theses out. Quiteride looks nice I thought they had a leather material from them? Mac's says there's is plastic. Really don't want plastic.

[1949mercury]

Originally Posted by 1stford

I ordered, and received a great fire wall insulator from Labarron Bonnie. It fit really well and looks great.

Did you ever get yours ?

[RalphM]

OK, just did a search for quiet right solutions for a firewall insulator for a 47 coupe. When I tried to find pricing on it it said to look up a dealer , who sells these things?

[Norm in Bow, WA]

I received mine for a 1942 one-ton. It fit perfectly and looks exactly like the original that had fallen apart in chunks. The holes in the insulator matched the originals in the firewall. It arrived quickly---approximately one week after I sent the order.

[Norm in Bow, WA]

Originally Posted by RalphM

OK, just did a search for quiet right solutions for a firewall insulator for a 47 coupe. When I tried to find pricing on it it said to look up a dealer , who sells these things?

I got mine from QuietRide Solutions---directly via online order.

[TJ]

Originally Posted by RalphM

OK, just did a search for quiet right solutions for a firewall insulator for a 47 coupe. When I tried to find pricing on it it said to look up a dealer , who sells these things?

Drake and most of the other V-8 parts dealers have them. You sometimes find them on e-bay. Bought a new one on e-bay for $120 and free shipping for '40 pickup. It was from an abandoned project.

[1949mercury]

I just ordered mine last week straight from Quiteride. They make them to order so should be here in a week or two.

Does anyone know what clips I need to put this on ? Thanks.

[51 MERC-CT]

Originally Posted by 1949mercury

I just ordered mine last week straight from Quiteride. They make them to order so should be here in a week or two.

Does anyone know what clips I need to put this on ? Thanks.

These are the original clips but I seriously doubt you will find any.
They push into about a 1/4" hole in the firewall.
There are many plastic push in panel clips that are available to fit various vehicles and you will have to do the leg work to find ones that are suitable.

[1949mercury]

Ok thank you for the information. I will have to see what I need when it shows up.

[TJ]

Drake and other suppliers sell the repo metal clips to hold the insulator.

[1949mercury]

Thank you

[1949mercury]

Got my firewall insulator today from Quiteride. Going to see how it fits this weekend and get some clips. I think http://shoebox-central.com/49-51-ford-parts has them.