Guest Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Hello, When I purchased my Vitesse CV nearly ten years ago, it did not have the finishing / blanking panel as shown (by the gap) in the photo; I'm currently rectifying this and making one. However, what I cannot fathom is this piece of underlay - in so much how is it fitted OR should it even be there ?? Bearing in mind the finishing / blanking panel forms one side of the soft top bin, it is difficult to see why a piece of underlay would be fitted there. If anyone can advise I will be most grateful. Of interest the panel is being made from 6mm marine ply - now primed and undercoated; but awaiting a couple of top coats in black over the next few days. Thank you in advance. Regards. Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 I get the feeling someone dumped the floor felt in there and forgot it Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 If that is the case Pete, that will answer the question nicely ☺️ !! Regards. Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 How about its cheap picnic rug !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Richard, I thinking is worth sticking some sound deadening if some description onto the ply, as it can be quite resonant. I would suggest something with dual density, maybe a double of the bitumin pads and then a layer of felt or similar. It all helps, and as we know, a CV with the roof up needs all the help it can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Thanks Clive, that's a good idea and yes I know what you mean !! I will have a look and see what's on offer; probably go the Silent Coat route with a finishing layer. Regards. Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 I may have something suitable (as in lighter stuff to go over the silentcoat) but won't be able to check for a while... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Okay, thanks Clive, will catch up in due course. Regards. Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Can't see it, do you have the bracket which fits to the top of the spring hatch which also fits to the bottom middle of the panel you are making?. Its just a thin strip of steel bent into a right angle along its length, but it does stop some of the flex. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 I've only got what's in the photo, Paul. As mentioned I have made a wood panel which will be bolted to the framework via the 3x holes on each side - you can see 2x of them on the R/H upright. Is that what you are speaking of ?? Regards. Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 hour ago, classiclife said: Is that what you are speaking of ?? Regards. Richard. There's a long thin strip of angled metal that bolts to two of the screws on the spring plate cover and acts as a stiffener for the lower edge of the panel. Easy to make if you haven't got one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Thanks Paul and Colin, I understand the point you are making. No I have not, but I can make one. Does that angled metal length go end-to-end with the 2x vertical strips ?? Thanks. Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Hope the picture makes it clear, it just needs to be long enough to give support, the two black buttons are just push in spring clips. The two bottom hex screws also help hold in the spring access panel. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Many thanks, Paul, that is very useful. "A picture speaks.........................." Regards. Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 9, 2019 Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 Hello, Boot area sorted. With that piece of underlay disposed of, it was time to make good the boot area. To make the panel I used a piece of 6mm marine ply and cut it to shape to provide a snug fit against the internal framework. The ply was then primed, undercoated a couple of top coats either side - probably a bit over the top as I now intended to secure insulating material to both sides of the panel. Sometime ago I got a roll of thick insulating material from Martrim at a show along with a can of their contact adhesive spray - have to say it's excellent stuff. With the ply prepped and dry, the material was stuck to the panel which worked out very well, looking very neat and fitting nicely against the framework. The top of the board is secured in situ by four tabs and on the earlier advice given I made a lower securing plate from alloy. This was cut to size, rounded off, etch primed and finished with a few coats of Hammerite. Everything fitted perfectly. Only one problem........................... it made the rest of the boot area look shabby !! I ripped out the old carpets and then cut, shaped and fitted more of the same insulating material I used for the board. All went well and the boot area looks much neater with the addition of insulating material now fitted throughout except behind the fuel tank which will be addressed as and when the tank needs removing. I ran out of Martrim contact adhesive and they charge mega bucks to post. Popped over to Screwfix and purchased their No Nonsense contact adhesive - I swear it's identical stuff and for less that £4 finished the job perfectly. Nothing is ever just a quick job, but worth it in the end. Regards. Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 9, 2019 Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 just make sure the glue nozzle is facing away from your glasses before you squirt Ha!! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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