Covering the rear bulkhead

Bill D · 08-09-07, 12:00 PM

As I move down the road towards completing my car next month, I am wondering what the best way is to cover the rear bulkhead. Should it be covered with carpet? Leather? Or something else?

I would appreciate any pictures to help with my decision.

Thanks
Bill D

Big-Foot · 08-09-07, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill D

As I move down the road towards completing my car next month, I am wondering what the best way is to cover the rear bulkhead. Should it be covered with carpet? Leather? Or something else?

I would appreciate any pictures to help with my decision.

Thanks
Bill D

I'm planning on Carpet... Removeable with "Snaps"..

MReid · 08-09-07, 01:39 PM

I'm planning carpet also (over insulation). The snaps are a good idea.

chuck smith · 08-09-07, 03:00 PM

velcro actually works very nicely in this application. I would advise significant sound deadening. I am in the process of taking the entire interior out and adding dynamat and 12 inch neoprene. i expect the driving experience to be greatly enhanced and worth the weight gain.

Bill D · 08-09-07, 03:11 PM

Insulation is a given. I like the idea of thick wool carpet held in place by industrial Velcro.

Big-Foot · 08-09-07, 03:23 PM

The industrial velcroe is fine but I tried it in one area on my Cobra and found that heat would cause the adhesive to turn soft and start to release.. After a couple of heat cycles, it was just gummy and would not hold any tension anymore.. It made a big mess.. Now that was on the center tunnel of the Cobra and I did not have any insulation on the other side - it may be an entirely different story if it were insulated..

Scott Calabro · 08-09-07, 03:33 PM

Bill,

If you want to use self adhered velcro, just put it where you want it and use a couple of pop rivets to attach it.

Randy is correct, heat negatively affects the glue.

Cheers,
Scott

Bill D · 08-09-07, 03:40 PM

Thanks guys.

Bill P · 08-09-07, 03:48 PM

Here you go Bill:

Bill D · 08-09-07, 04:15 PM

Thanks Bill. That's what I want. Is that your car?

Should I avoid painting the bulkhead to ensure the adhesive keeps the insulation in place?

Bill P · 08-09-07, 04:35 PM

Yes Bill it's my car, I would not install over painted surface.