Experiment - Ordered Hood Insulation for 87-88

Fellow Nato members,

I ordered today the hood insulation from Classic Cars Unlimited. They make a repro insulation kit for the 83-86 Bird. The seem to be the same as the ones I saw on the 87 in Pete's car, except for the ducting cutout. I have 2 ripped ones & plan on making a templete of them to see if I can cut the new one to match the original ones. If it works, I'll post my results & provide anyone a templete who would like to do this. The only thing is that they most likely will not have the embossed logo, but I have one with it & one without, so it should not be a big deal.....unless someone hear knows how to emboss them. I will post when it arrives.

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Tony Sceia
Red 88 TC, Med Red with Raven Leather & every option, Walbro 255, 3" SS Downpipe with Magnaflow Dual SS 2.5 Cat Back system, 3-core Radiator, Star Stage 3 Clutch, Rebuilt T-5 Tranny, 4:10 rear, 140 MPH Speedo, New Paint, Headlights, Refinished Snowflakes & New Tires.

She looks so SWEET. Now I need to make some more HP & make the engine look good.

Originally posted by tps87turbo:
Fellow Nato members,

I ordered today the hood insulation from Classic Cars Unlimited. They make a repro insulation kit for the 83-86 Bird. The seem to be the same as the ones I saw on the 87 in Pete's car, except for the ducting cutout. I have 2 ripped ones & plan on making a templete of them to see if I can cut the new one to match the original ones. If it works, I'll post my results & provide anyone a templete who would like to do this. The only thing is that they most likely will not have the embossed logo, but I have one with it & one without, so it should not be a big deal.....unless someone hear knows how to emboss them. I will post when it arrives.

I'd definitely like to know how this comes out. I need to replace my hood liner in the near future.

Originally posted by tps87turbo:
Fellow Nato members,

I ordered today the hood insulation from Classic Cars Unlimited. They make a repro insulation kit for the 83-86 Bird. The seem to be the same as the ones I saw on the 87 in Pete's car, except for the ducting cutout. I have 2 ripped ones & plan on making a templete of them to see if I can cut the new one to match the original ones. If it works, I'll post my results & provide anyone a templete who would like to do this. The only thing is that they most likely will not have the embossed logo, but I have one with it & one without, so it should not be a big deal.....unless someone hear knows how to emboss them. I will post when it arrives.

I have replaced the hood insulation pad recently on my '88 TC. I ordered a hood pad for a 1978 Cadillac DeVille, and cut it to fit from the old pattern. Works well, looks good. Cutting the duct opening is no problem, and the fasteners are readily available. The new pad is one big piece, and you will have some left over. The pad cost about $65. from the GM dealer. David (Ala.)

Well it Arrived today & I need to get some paper to draw a templet befor cutting the pad. From all indications, this should work out very nicely for us. I will take pics & send them one I get done later this week. Wish me LucK ... ;D

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Tony Sceia
Red 88 TC, Med Red with Raven Leather & every option, Walbro 255, 3" SS Downpipe with Magnaflow Dual SS 2.5 Cat Back system, 3-core Radiator, Star Stage 3 Clutch, Rebuilt T-5 Tranny, 4:10 rear, 140 MPH Speedo, New Paint, Headlights, Refinished Snowflakes & New Tires.

She looks so SWEET. Now I need to make some more HP & make the engine look good.

keep us posted on that im gonan nee to make oen up for my blue car after i pul the fram out int he next month.

BTW Tony, dotn worry about the marker light.
and could i intrest you in a med. gray met. driver side fender with cornering light?
i have one im goign to be selling.
GET MY DRIFT?

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Brian J Larkin
1988 Non-Turbo Turbo Coupe
med gray met. raven/gray interior, fully loaded minus leather and sunroof!
converted to N/A 2.3l by previuos owner, but its a nice driver with working A/C!
remote start, sequentail turn signals, 2003 stang muff. soon to have 3g alt, stereo, k&n, maybe ported intakes and manifold
1988 Turbo Coupe 5spd
dark blue metallic (the original Turbo!)
gillis boost valve, k&n cone,AFPR, 255lph, HP pump,3G 130amp alt, 3.73 gears,mild torquie cam, factory DP, 2003 mustang take off SS mufflers and custom BJL 2 1/4 tails.
(needs a front frame pull)

Well I finally finshed this experiment. Tell me what you guys think? I'm not sure if it's worth the money, cause I feel it does not fit like the original one. I have pics of the whole process & a templete for future installs.

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Tony Sceia
Red 88 TC, Med Red with Raven Leather & every option, Walbro 255, 3" SS Downpipe with Magnaflow Dual SS 2.5 Cat Back system, 3-core Radiator, Star Stage 3 Clutch, Rebuilt T-5 Tranny, 4:10 rear, 140 MPH Speedo, New Paint, Headlights, Refinished Snowflakes & New Tires.

She looks so SWEET. Now I need to make some more HP & make the engine look good.

Originally posted by tps87turbo:
Well I finally finshed this experiment. Tell me what you guys think? I'm not sure if it's worth the money, cause I feel it does not fit like the original one. I have pics of the whole process & a templete for future installs.

Third & final pic Installed.



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Tony Sceia
Red 88 TC, Med Red with Raven Leather & every option, Walbro 255, 3" SS Downpipe with Magnaflow Dual SS 2.5 Cat Back system, 3-core Radiator, Star Stage 3 Clutch, Rebuilt T-5 Tranny, 4:10 rear, 140 MPH Speedo, New Paint, Headlights, Refinished Snowflakes & New Tires.

She looks so SWEET. Now I need to make some more HP & make the engine look good.

Looks great, especially compared to an old ratty one.

What is the overall dimension of the factory liner?

Looks like you did a first rate job. Did you seal the cut edges with something to keep them from seperating? Just a thought that is a place where there might be trouble down thr road I was thinking spray underseal the rebberized version might bond and seal at same time just a thought Bill
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I donknow, Tony, looks pretty nice to me; good job! First rate.

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Joe F.

My 87 TC & mod list with sources