Yes,I can confirm the existence of this padding,while it might muffle the
sound somewhat,it also catches and holds dirt,moisture,insects,also provides
a nice chew toy for mice and other vermin,it's made of a fiber glass-type
material. If you have a cleaned up/detailed engine,it is guaranteed to drop
all kinds of filthy debris all over your engine every time you close the
hood,it's usually held on by metal clips that are secured into holes in the
hood bracing. I remove it from all of my cars sooner or later,and do not
replace it.
Chris 72 Lebaron ( with the soon to be unceremoniously ripped out filthy,
stinking, tattered hood pad )
----- Original Message -----
From: "hugh hemphill" <hugtrees@xxxxxxxx>
To: "imperiallist" <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2002 11:29 PM
Subject: IML: 57/58/59 under hood padding?
> In a post the other day, mention was made of a 57 with padding missing
under
> the hood. The owner was advised to reinstall it to help with noise
> suppression.
>
> I have never seen or heard of such padding before. With the block so low
> down in the chassis, I cannot think of any benefit from such padding,
which
> I imagine would have to be glued on.
>
> Can anyone confirm or deny the existence of such padding as a factory
> fitting.
>
> Hugh
>
>
>
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