Bill Stoneberg Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 I am replacing the carpeting in my 64 Riviera and I have the seats and the center console out.Is there anything I should do or check while I have these out ?Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cannon Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Replace insulation under carpet with some new, better stuff. The old jute will be matted down.Move seats back an inch or two? (Do you need the leg room?)Run wires for the two big speakers you are going to add to the rear package shelf and the kicker amp you plan to put in the trunk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted September 23, 2007 Author Share Posted September 23, 2007 My question was rather terse I noticed.My plans are to por 15 the floor and then install dynamat before putting the carpeting in.I haves thought about moving the seats back as I need the le room, but I am not sure yet.What about the heater core ? Would now be the time ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex bonino Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Whenever I have had door panels off (for window repair/service) or access to the carpet (installing car stereo)I've always added some form of additional insulation to the door panels and floor pans.Sometimes jute, sometimes foam...usually in addition to a thin style insulation like dynamat. It makes a huge difference in quieting the cabin, reducing road noise, and thermal control. It gives the new carpeting that soft, luxo feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cannon Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Bill-I have not yet had the pleasure of replacing the heater core on a first gen Riviera, but it is not my understanding that pulling the seats and carpeting is one of the steps to replace it. I think you end up disassembling more of the dash than anything else to get to the heater core, perhaps also some of the console. Or else you cut the firewall and take it out "the wrong side".The POR-15 is a good plan. Dynamat is good, too, but I don't think that is all you need. It is a sound deadener. Good as a base layer to reduce road noise up through the floor. Then you need to add a really good thermal insulation. I found one on-line at one time (Thermsulate - from ATD Corp in Norcross, Ga.) but they don't seem to be selling retail any more. They sent me a nice sample and some literature.If anyone knows of a supplier for Thermsulate now, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Riviera Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Yes , now is the time to do the heater core. With the seat and console out it will make it a lot easier. Drop the evaporator but dont disconnect. Lube all moving parts as you go back together. Have Fun ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Plus those stick-on foam seal strips I talked about a while back, for the a/c and heater ducts.If there's anything else in the under-dash area you might want to attend to while you can (basically) lay on a somewhat flat floor to do it . . . make a list. That would include things like instrument cluster light bulbs, radio or speaker items, etc.Have fun!NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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