3000 BN7 insulation

[lozzam]

Hi,
I decided to restore my 1960 BN7 and I'd like to do it respecting 100% the originality.
Regarding the insulation, according the Service Part List pages here enclosed:

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- insulation (tar paper) was put on the dash front and on the floor (illustration n. 1,2,3,6,7 in the Service Par List);
- felt covering (jute underfelt) above the insulation on the floor (illustration n. 4,5 in the Service Par List);
- felt on the pedal box inner panels (illustration n. 13,14,15,16 in the Service Par List);
- asbestos panels on the dash and on the pedal box in the engine compartment (illustration n. 8,9,10,11,12 in the Service Par List).

I would like to know where to buy the original tar paper insulation and the jute covering felt (it seems not to be available at the main spare parts resellers).

Thanks for your comments.Best regards
Mauro

 

[Rob Glasgow]

I can't answer your question, but where can I get access to the Service Parts LIst document you referenced. I am in the beginning of a restoration of my BT7 and can see where this resource would be terrific.

 

[HealeyRick]

Rob,

You can download a copy for free here: https://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/servicing.html IMO the Service mechanical and body parts list are the most valuable reference for anyone doing a restoration. They give a really good view of how components fit together and what was original. Another tip is if you're looking for a part, use the original part # and google it. You can often find just the part you're looking for. Also www.lbcarco.com has a search feature that lets you enter the original part # and it converts it to the Moss #

 

[HealeyRick]

Tar paper is available at building supply stores, also known as "roofing felt" The asbestos insulation is no longer available but a good substitute is concrete board, also available in building supply stores and is used as a backing for ceramic tile installation.

 

[Rob Glasgow]

HealeyRick, Thank you for the info. I know it will come in handy when it time to reassemble.

 

[lozzam]

Thank you, Rick, for your information.
It's clear where to find the 30-pound tar paper, but for the 1/4 inches black-surfaced woven jute padding do you have any idea?
Regarding the asbestos panel, as I still have the original ones, is not worth to paint them in order to take the double advantage of sealing them (protecting us from the dangerous dust) and of maintaining the originality, with a more uniform color like the car was new?
Regards
Mauro

 

[HealeyRick]

but for the 1/4 inches black-surfaced woven jute padding do you have any idea?
Mauro

Mauro,

I believe this is the correct jute underlay: https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/p-1384-sound-deadening-felt.aspx I'd wait for a few more people to look at it to add their opinions before ordering. I've never seen the asbestos panels painted, so couldn't offer an opinion.

 

[HealeyRick]

HealeyRick, Thank you for the info. I know it will come in handy when it time to reassemble.

Rob,

The asbestos substitute is known as "Hardiebacker" cement board, available at most big-box DIY stores.

 

[lozzam]

Thank you, Rick, for the jute. Please keep me update.
Regarding painting the panels, I got the information from the AH Concours Guideline, where, referring to the Hardi soffit board, it is written that "The material can be sprayed with with Rustoleum Bare Metal Primer (white) to give an appearance very close to new, original asbestos". If the Hardi material can be painted, I don't see why the original asbestos panels con not be.
Unfortunately the indicated paint is not avalable in Europe and it can't be shipped from US, so I decided to look for another suitable primer with the main target to seal the asbestos panel and for a topcoat paint colormaching the original color (the original asbestos panels of my BN7 are white-grey). I will inform you if I succeed.
On the Hardi panels, it is worth to say that they are completely smooth, differently from the original ones that had a fine texture to the surface on une side and the other side was smooth.
Best regards
Mauro

 

[Patrick67BJ8]

Thank you, Rick, for the jute. Please keep me update.
Regarding painting the panels, I got the information from the AH Concours Guideline, where, referring to the Hardi soffit board, it is written that "The material can be sprayed with with Rustoleum Bare Metal Primer (white) to give an appearance very close to new, original asbestos". If the Hardi material can be painted, I don't see why the original asbestos panels con not be.
Unfortunately the indicated paint is not avalable in Europe and it can't be shipped from US, so I decided to look for another suitable primer with the main target to seal the asbestos panel and for a topcoat paint colormaching the original color (the original asbestos panels of my BN7 are white-grey). I will inform you if I succeed.
On the Hardi panels, it is worth to say that they are completely smooth, differently from the original ones that had a fine texture to the surface on une side and the other side was smooth.
Best regards
Mauro

I purchssed my "cement board" here in the US from a US supplier but it came from the UK and had "Master Board" on it. It is very white and looks great and I did not paint it. I think it might have come from AH Spares. Hardie Board in the US is now primed in a pale yellow primer.

 

[lozzam]

Thank you, Patrick.
Best regards
Mauro

 

[lozzam]

Dear Rick,
I take some information on the Woolies jute underfelt: unfortunately is not like the original one because it hasn't the square weave of jute fibers in about 3/16" grid pattern.
Let's continue the research and Exchange the information.
Best regards
Mauro