[ROVERNET - UK] P6- roof insulation - thanks- and aquestionabout roof mastic

Wed Jan 5 02:47:11 GMT 2005

I thank you all very much.Actually I had a garage in Cambridge Mass, and
serviced Rovers 35 years ago, while I was going to Law School, nights.I
chose to stick with British cars, not forensic Rhetoric, and have had a
restoration/parts business in Downtown Ft. Lauderdale 30 years.Generally 75%
of my business was Jaguar, but I have always been fond of Rovers, and ended
up owning a lot of them. I recently sent Rudiger the VIN numbers and fate of
a dozen or more, to add to his database. I have been compulsively hoarding
British parts for 30 years,and Finally realized I HAD to sell some of this
rare stuff.I finally bought and learned to use a computer 6 months ago. I am
doing less restoration and more parts. I put an ad on Rudiger's website, and
have been selling some rare3500S stuff to Europe, but Rovernet has no
classified section, so sadly few people are aware of the volume of 2000,
3500S, and SD1 parts I have. This includes some rareNOS, and used parts
stored in my warehouse 25 years. I do give free restoration advice, and have
done a lot with air conditioning, soundproofing, etc. By the way, I have a
P5B with no engine, but rare factory air; and could take photos if it would
help someone. Generally I would advise fitting a trunk or underdash unit, as
it is less trouble, and I have a lot of rareNOS Coolaire units, suitable for
that, if you upgrade them..The best thing is just contact me directly if you
need anything,or if I can advise you. I have so many Rover parts, I have
been sellingMagstars  and Rostyles and AC evaporators on Ebay, because no
one knows I have these things. James Dean, Ft. Lauderdale.
jaguru at bellsouth.net   Phone 1954JAGUARS
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Slatskars" <slatskars at comcast.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 6:57 PM
Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] P6- roof insulation - thanks- and
aquestionabout roof mastic


> I will second that. I have yet to really dig into my P-5, but have you
> listed as a resource!
>
> Slats
> Vancouver, WA, USA
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <rogerdm at iprimus.com.au>
> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 3:05 PM
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] P6- roof insulation - thanks- and a
> questionabout roof mastic
>
>
> > hi James
> >
> > I don't think you sound commercial, because you clearly describe the
> > product
> > type and technique required, leaving the purchase to the discretion of
the
> > enthusiast.  I think you are very generous in sharing your expertise,
> > which
> > I value very much.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > roger
> >
> > >-- Original Message --
> >>From: "James Dean" <jaguru at bellsouth.net>
> >>To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
> >>Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] P6- roof insulation - thanks- and a
> >>questionabout
> >> roof mastic
> >>Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 09:04:24 -0500
> >>Cc:
> >>Reply-To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> >>
> >>
> >>For your headliner insulation, You should use 3M8090 trim adhesive,
which
> >>is
> >>heavy duty, not 8080, which is cheaper, and fine for carpets.It is a
Spray
> >>can, used by trim shops for headliners andvinyl tops.You have to keep
> >>shaking it, and the nozzles clog, so save the old nozzles in a can of
> >>lacquer thinner. Regarding insulation, you need something better than
> >>aluminum foil. I use and sell for under carpets and lower areas, a sound
> >>foam material, called lead foam, that blocks sound, but it is 1/2 inch
> >>thick. It is amazing stuff, with closed cell fire resistant foam(unlike
> > old
> >>jute which is like gunpowder), a layer of silver mylar on one side, and
> >>powdered lead encapsulated in the center. It is designed for large motor
> >>yachts, where the owner's stateroom is separated from an engine room by
> > a
> >>bulkhead, but sound is simply unacceptable.I can only supply 1/2 inch,
but
> >>you may find something similar used in aircraft, that is thinner. You
cut
> >>and fit it, glue it with the 8090, and use mylar tape on the seams.I
have
> >>used the 1/2 inch for a decade, to Block heat in Austin Healeys, and in
> > most
> >>of my high end restorations. There I put a half sheet inside the
> >>transmission tunnel, and a sheet over the rear axle area, as in a TR6 or
> >>MGBGtT, to stop axle noise.It is designed to stop noise, but works
equally
> >>well on heat.Sorry to  sound commercial,which upsets people, but my
email
> >>is
> >>jaguru at bellsouth.net, and I am glad to advise anyone, and do share my
> >>professional restoration tips. James Dean, Ft. Lauderdale
> >>----- Original Message ----- 
> >>From: "Peter Mitchell" <peterm at arach.net.au>
> >>To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
> >>Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 7:48 AM
> >>Subject: RE: [ROVERNET - UK] P6- roof insulation - thanks- and a
> >>questionabout roof mastic
> >>
> >>
> >>> Thanks Vern Peter and Eric for your kind advice re the space for
> >>insulation
> >>> in the roof of my P6.
> >>>
> >>> I'll follow your thinking and cut the new insulation so as to leave
> >>> space
> >>> for the canopy bows.  that way the existing insulation will be all
that
> >>is
> >>> taking up space, hence no change from before.
> >>>
> >>> I have yet to visit an automotive parts retail shop, but I'll be
needing
> >>a
> >>> suitable black mastic or similar for when I put the new roof on.  Can
> >>> members please suggest a brand name?
> >>>
> >>> Many thanks
> >>>
> >>> Peter Mitchell
> >>> Perth Western Australia
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com
> >>> [mailto:rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com]On Behalf Of Vern Klukas
> >>> Sent: Tuesday, 4 January 2005 4:08 AM
> >>> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> >>> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] P6- roof insulation query
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Peter:
> >>>
> >>> I agree with Eric , there really isn't much room so his between the
> >>> bows approach will work best i think.
> >>>
> >>> If you live in the sun and you are looking for heat control, a layer
> >>> of heavy aluminum foil, most polished side towards the roof and spot
> >>> glued in a few places, will save you a couple of degrees inside the
> >>> car in the blazing sun, and slow the time it will take to warm up
> >>> sitting closed in the sun.
> >>>
> >>> Yours
> >>> Vern
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> >Peter,
> >>> >The metal headling arches press so firmly against the
> >>> >roof insulaton that it leaves permanent grooves.  The
> >>> >metal tabs on the roof frame have self-tapping screw
> >>> >holes that barely line up when you re. and re. roof
> >>> >lining at the best of times.
> >>> >
> >>> >If you want to increase insulation why don't you keep
> >>> >the original lining on the roof (perhaps Contact
> >>> >Cement it in a few places to keep it from falling.
> >>> >Then, acquire insulation pieces to glue onto the
> >>> >existing insulation but between the marks where the
> >>> >roof arches want to fit.
> >>> >
> >>>
> >>>
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