The stuff in your photos looks very similar to carpet padding. I'm wondering
if simple carpet padding would work under floor carpets and over engine
cover surfaces. Anyone tried this?

William

> Hi Folks,
>
> I just wanted to pass on a few fotos of my inexpensive idea for sound
> deadening my 1986 Westy.
>
> I've read a number of recent threads regarding products all of which were
a
> bit pricey for me. Last winter, while remodeling my house I came across
some
> very dense rubber floor padding that seemed like a decent way to help
deaden
> road noise on older Westys with the plastic/fliberglass interiors.
>
> After doing some research, I found that that material is called rubber,
> waffle and slab padding. I've been told it's hard to come by. It took me a
> while finally some. I found a fine 10' remnant, and paid $10.00 for it.
It's
> really dense, and seems to absorb sound well. It also offers a nice pad to
> kneel on when camping.
>
> Here are some fotos:
>
> http://dave-bowers.com/vw/
>
> I was able to cut pieces to cover the engine compartment, rear bench seat,
> main area and jump seat. I covered the main area with a carpet remnant
too.
> Over all, it has done a fine job at reducing engine and road noise.
>
> dave bowers
> vancouver, wa
> 1986 Westy
>
> p.s.
> I also bought a 2 drawer VHS movie box at Goodwill for a dollar. I took
the
> drawers out, turned it on its side, and now use it as a map box behind the
> drives seat.