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Posted: 7/24/04 5:00am Message 1 of 6
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west pittston, PA - USA
Joined: 12/28/2002
Posts: 26
Vette(s): 1980 vette. black, doeskin insides.4 speed l-48
Hi guys;I need to put some type of insulation under the hood of my 80 vette;is there any type that fits directly;if not, what else could I use,and where could I get it? Thanks for you help! |ohwell|


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Posted: 7/24/04 5:33am Message 2 of 6
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WEST SENECA, NY - USA
Joined: 12/3/2001
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Vette(s): 1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.
Hey Shady,
80-82's never had any type of insulation from the factory. There are no holes under the hood for the push pin retainers. Why is it that you need insulation under the hood? Just curious.
Maybe someone here may know of a certain brand that will stick under there even with the high heat.
Sarge |headscratch|



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Posted: 7/24/04 5:53am Message 3 of 6
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Frederick, MD - USA
Joined: 9/8/2003
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
Insulation is under the hood of many cars to keep the hood and paint from getting cooked as well as eliminate "mirage" from rising into the driver's view.

Why some year Corvettes have underhood insulation and some don't is an answer I don't have.


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Posted: 7/24/04 6:38am Message 4 of 6
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Interesting...GM Parts Direct lists insulation retainers for the 1980, but no mat. Doc Rebuild lists mats up to 1979, nothing for 1980. |headscratch|

My suggestion is drive fast enough at all times to keep the mirage down and help cool the engine compartment. |thumb| |laugh|


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Posted: 7/27/04 4:15am Message 5 of 6
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Southgate, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1980 L48 4 speed.
I've thought about this also, but I've never had a heat problem under the hood of my '80. |thumb|


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Posted: 7/27/04 6:22am Message 6 of 6
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MENTOR, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 L-82, dark blue
if I'm not mistaken, I think the retainers are glued to the underside of the hood.


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