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Coupe35 · 05-31-2011, 12:39 PM

For 35/36 car anyone know who has the best fitting firewall insulator. I purchased one for a 34 2 years ago and the holes were way off. Do not want to make that same mistake again with a 35/36.

Brian · 05-31-2011, 01:41 PM

I asked this same question some weeks back, it appears there is two types available, fibreglass and ABS plastic. I was advised the ABS is the better of the two. I have ordered and still awaiting delivery so have no first hand knowledge as to fit etc. One would think that for the price of such an item that it should fit correctly! Which one did you purchase for your 34? Brian

Coupe35 · 05-31-2011, 02:48 PM

I do not remembr what the insulator was made of. Who did you purchase yours from and price, thanks

deuce lover · 05-31-2011, 03:01 PM

I used the ABS that I bought from Drake in a 35 sedan I had.I believe Carpenter makes it(not Drake).The only hole that was a little off was the one for the wire loom (dash to engine).I found the ABS one to be to shiney so I wiped it down with lacquer thinner to dull it.The grommet did not fit as it should have but I made it work.I have the Fiberglass one in my 36 coupe which was in it when I bought the car and it appears to fit fine.

Trelpdx · 05-31-2011, 10:12 PM

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I just put in an ABS type in my 35 coupe and it fit pretty good. It is a bit too shinny though. May use the lacquer thinner trick to dull it. I bought it from Mac's.

05-31-2011, 12:39 PM	#1
Coupe35 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 226	Who has the best firewall insulator 35/36 For 35/36 car anyone know who has the best fitting firewall insulator. I purchased one for a 34 2 years ago and the holes were way off. Do not want to make that same mistake again with a 35/36.

05-31-2011, 01:41 PM	#2
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 4,097	Re: Who has the best firewall insulator 35/36 I asked this same question some weeks back, it appears there is two types available, fibreglass and ABS plastic. I was advised the ABS is the better of the two. I have ordered and still awaiting delivery so have no first hand knowledge as to fit etc. One would think that for the price of such an item that it should fit correctly! Which one did you purchase for your 34? Brian

05-31-2011, 02:48 PM	#3
Coupe35 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 226	Re: Who has the best firewall insulator 35/36 I do not remembr what the insulator was made of. Who did you purchase yours from and price, thanks

05-31-2011, 03:01 PM	#4
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rockwall TX Posts: 6,018	Re: Who has the best firewall insulator 35/36 I used the ABS that I bought from Drake in a 35 sedan I had.I believe Carpenter makes it(not Drake).The only hole that was a little off was the one for the wire loom (dash to engine).I found the ABS one to be to shiney so I wiped it down with lacquer thinner to dull it.The grommet did not fit as it should have but I made it work.I have the Fiberglass one in my 36 coupe which was in it when I bought the car and it appears to fit fine.

05-31-2011, 10:12 PM	#5
Trelpdx Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 174	Re: Who has the best firewall insulator 35/36 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I just put in an ABS type in my 35 coupe and it fit pretty good. It is a bit too shinny though. May use the lacquer thinner trick to dull it. I bought it from Mac's.