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MG MGB Technical - Sound deadening

Hi guys
After repairing some of the 77 BGT's floor I need to source the sound deadening/rust preventative that is spread all over the inside front and rear "fluted" floor.
Its about 1/4" thick at its deepest ( In a recessed "flute") very black and like smooth bitumen. I remember it either sticks like toffee or comes up in large chunks.
Anyone know a UK supplier and prices ?
Do I/should I remove all of the "old" stuff first then re-apply new ? This would be an awful waste and time consuming.
Any comments appreciated
P Liles

The tar like floor covering came in a kit that fas cut to fit all the recess' in the floor board. Many hot-rod shops have sound proofing sheets that have an adhesive on one side. They are also considered heat reflective.
Sandy
SANDY SANDERS

Hi,

This article might be of interest.

http://www.mgexperience.net/article/all/Low%20cost%20cockpit%20sound%20and%20thermal%20insulation.pdf

Herb
Herb Adler

I think I have seen a picture of the original tarry stuff shaped to fit the flutes somewhere, but can't find it now. I just got some cheap felt-like stuff, cut it into strips and glued it down. Been there 20 years now. It needs to be about as thick as the flutes are deep or you will wear the carpet along the edges of the flutes.
PaulH Solihull

Moss carries the kit. If you have a pre '68 car, some minor cutting is required. RAY
rjm RAY

The Roadster Factory also carries the sound deadner.
rich osterhout

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