qdanj Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 Hi guys Anyone have any information on the plastic that appears as rectangles just behind the seat belts and across the floor section that covers the axle? I purchased a 74 TR6 for restoration that has been stored some 30 years. The motor was seized and the perishable parts have perished but the body and frame are rust free. While I was in the process of removing the carpeting I noticed these 3 areas that appear to have some manner of plastic covering them. Having inadvertently managed to crack and shatter about half of them I can see they were installed when the floor was primed and then painted body color with the rest of the car. I would of liked to preserve them but already failing that I would like to recreate them. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 These were bituminous pads designed to keep the panels from vibrating. They were for sound control. The modern equivalent is sold under several names. Hushmat is one. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 Hi Dan, welcome to the forum. Where are you based.? As Ed states these are sound deadening panels - self adhesive. Have a look here https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/triumph/tr5-6/body-chassis/body-panels/doors-fittings-tr5-6.html Item 6. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sapphire72 Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 (edited) Left side section pad on my floor was cracked apart, I simply applied adhesive & pieced it back together, like a puzzle.. The red paint is original factory floor primer that was underneath the pad. Walt Edited December 31, 2018 by Sapphire72 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elclem1 Posted January 1, 2019 Report Share Posted January 1, 2019 Buy from woolies trim. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qdanj Posted January 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 Thank you all! Outstanding response. Forgive my slow reply but I expected some notification when not logged in.....my bad. I now see reoccurring instances of these pads clued to various panels. So far only the tub floor ones have shattered leaving pristine red oxide primer. It is an interesting sight. Also my carpet in some areas was original and other areas replaced but the underlay was a diamond molded foam much like the home underlay of the day. Was this original? It disintegrated as fast as it could be removed. I'd like to restore the car as close to original as possible so these little oddities are of interest. As always, thank you so much for your attention and advice. Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 Hi Dan, if you go to the top right hand corner - click on your name. Click on 'my account' Click on 'notification' rigt hand side Click any box that will give you a notification Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Derekmcallister Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 The original underlay would have been jute - you can find it through the usual suppliers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qdanj Posted January 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 Jute is easy. Much appreciated. Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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