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  1. 02-25-2021, 10:50 AM #1
    tom1394racing
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    Shift Coupler Tunnel Cover Question

    I am about to install the grilled shift coupler tunnel cover on my '70 project. Is there anything that goes between the cover and the top of the tunnel or are the grills open to the inside of the tunnel and the coupler?

    The PET shows nothing but I have seen some covers with some insulating material inside of the cover.
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  2. 02-25-2021, 10:55 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by tom1394racing View Post
    I am about to install the grilled shift coupler tunnel cover on my '70 project. Is there anything that goes between the cover and the top of the tunnel or are the grills open to the inside of the tunnel and the coupler?

    The PET shows nothing but I have seen some covers with some insulating material inside of the cover.
    FYI- My 1971 has hard black insulation
    1968 911L Coupe - Golden Green
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    1973 911S Targa - Signal Yellow
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  3. 02-26-2021, 04:53 AM #3
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    Seems we will need photos and more details on this material
    And if consistently used for 70/71
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    FWIW my 69 had what looked to be original stiff tar-like insulation under the vented cover. Some pictures:

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  5. 02-26-2021, 05:45 AM #5
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    Some photos of one I have , hopefully of help:
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  6. 02-26-2021, 08:08 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bantam View Post
    Some photos of one I have , hopefully of help:
    This is the same as my 1971
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  7. 02-26-2021, 08:10 AM #7
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    Thanks everyone. A big help!
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  8. 02-26-2021, 01:00 PM #8
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    Depends on whether or not your car had the auxiliary heater. With a heater the grille was open for air movement, without a heater the tarred cardboard would be used.
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  9. 02-27-2021, 12:45 PM #9
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    Trying to get close to original look. NAPA sound deadening panel cut to size.
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  10. 02-28-2021, 10:32 AM #10
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    Very thick roofing tar paper is nearly a dead match for the original stuff as well. It’s probably what they used. That’s what I cut mine out of..fyi Steve
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