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Old 05-21-2017, 05:57 PM   #1
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Does anyone know what the factory firewall insulation is made of?

I know today jute insulation is made of vegtable products but back in 1968 what was it?
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Old 05-24-2017, 08:51 PM   #2
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Re: Does anyone know what the factory firewall insulation is made of?

I believe the material called Jute is what they make burlap and other course fabrics out of. It may be one of the few unchanged parts on our trucks.
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