Hood Insulation - do i really need it? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BraveDave · 01-11-2003, 07:45 PM

My '72 has no insulation under the hood. how much difference will it really make in the way of noise reduction?

ChevLoRay · 01-11-2003, 10:08 PM

My '69 doesn't have any, either. All they had was some foam strips that fit between the hood and the bracing to keep the hood from rattling. I don't think any of them (67-72) had insulation, until they changed the body in '73.

DanoDMano · 01-11-2003, 11:06 PM

Does someone make a hood insulation set custom fit for our hoods??

I think it serves a very good purpose for noise, and also really looks clean with the contrast on paint!!!!

GMC Jim · 01-12-2003, 01:25 AM

Using a deep-notched trowel and carpet ahesive; I installed 1/2 thick high density carpet felt padding....you can check with a carpet-installer store for used material....Cost me $10.00 for the padding.... and..... does make a difference in noise level.......Jim

DanoDMano · 01-13-2003, 12:43 AM

Does anyone sell hood insulation as a custom set for our trucks?? Or does it just get wet and oily and noone wants them??

Just wondering, I think it looks good!!

01-11-2003, 07:45 PM	#1
BraveDave Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 336	Hood Insulation - do i really need it? My '72 has no insulation under the hood. how much difference will it really make in the way of noise reduction? __________________ '72 Chevy Cheyenne Super, '56 Chevy Bel Air,'56 Chevy Nomad, '61 Chevy Impala, '64 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1966 Thunderbird Convertible

01-11-2003, 10:08 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	My '69 doesn't have any, either. All they had was some foam strips that fit between the hood and the bracing to keep the hood from rattling. I don't think any of them (67-72) had insulation, until they changed the body in '73. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-11-2003, 11:06 PM	#3
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Does someone make a hood insulation set custom fit for our hoods?? I think it serves a very good purpose for noise, and also really looks clean with the contrast on paint!!!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

01-12-2003, 01:25 AM	#4
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	Using a deep-notched trowel and carpet ahesive; I installed 1/2 thick high density carpet felt padding....you can check with a carpet-installer store for used material....Cost me $10.00 for the padding.... and..... does make a difference in noise level.......Jim __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).

01-13-2003, 12:43 AM	#5
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Does anyone sell hood insulation as a custom set for our trucks?? Or does it just get wet and oily and noone wants them?? Just wondering, I think it looks good!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos



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