57/58/59 under hood padding?

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Not sure how the 57-59 is attached, but the 60 is glued on. From 61 on, it is
fastened with metal clips. The padding can be purchased from Gary Goers.

hugh hemphill wrote:

> 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
>