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Subject:Re: Can you make the bus quiet?
Date:Thu, 21 Sep 1995 19:48:12 -0400

At 2:26 PM 9/21/95, martino@earthlink.net wrote:
>After removing all the "stuff" out of my bus so I can begin restoration
>I've noticed how noisy it is.  The engine sounds VERY LOUD.  The only
>thing I have in the back is the folding bench seat and rear cushion.  I
>removed the side cabinet(floor to ceiling) as I want this to be a passenger
>vehicle.  The floor is rubber mat.  My headliner is good.  All the side
>panels are intact. Are there any kits to soundproof the engine compartment?
>What has worked for you?
>
>Martin

I always just put carpeting (read: remnants) in the wayback (on the rear
deck) and behind the rear seat. The stock cushion went on top of that.

It made a difference, and the price was right.

--Dave

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Dave Mancuso
'87 White Westy (Kalypso)