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Old 02-16-2017, 01:44 PM   #1
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does the felt pad go between the boards and the plate or between the plate and the mat? Thanks
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Old 02-16-2017, 02:10 PM   #2
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Under the metal plate, on top of the wood.
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between the boards and the plate.
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Old 02-16-2017, 04:53 PM   #4
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does the felt pad go between the boards and the plate or between the plate and the mat? Thanks
Felt pad??? Plate???? Am I driving a Model A? Does anybody have a picture to explain what this is about or even a diagram, maybe from a supplier's catalogue?
Maybe it is a LHD thing.
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Old 02-16-2017, 05:03 PM   #5
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The floor board pedal plate ( lower left) and the felt pedal plate pad (top middle) photo ftom brattons
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Old 02-16-2017, 06:37 PM   #7
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Could I have installed mine incorrectly, or have a defective felt? Seems like in only a few weeks the openings expanded and/or the pad shifted, causing it be virtually worthless for sealing out dirt and air.
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Could I have installed mine incorrectly, or have a defective felt? Seems like in only a few weeks the openings expanded and/or the pad shifted, causing it be virtually worthless for sealing out dirt and air.
Not the best design, is it?
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Old 02-17-2017, 12:01 PM   #9
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My system works just fine. Felt pad, then metal plates, then rubber floor mat, then large bath towel wrapped around the steering column. Remove the towel in the summer because the air coming in around the steering column is cooler that the air coming in off the manifold/muffler on the passenger side.

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My system works just fine. Felt pad, then metal plates, then rubber floor mat, then large bath towel wrapped around the steering column. Remove the towel in the summer because the air coming in around the steering column is cooler that the air coming in off the manifold/muffler on the passenger side.

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I see my problem now, I forgot the bath towel...
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Old 02-17-2017, 02:29 PM   #11
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surprised someone hasnt made a rubber flexable seal in place of the felt pad by now.

Would lightly oiling the felt let it slide on the pedals easier so its not getting pushed and pulled from friction as easily?
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Old 02-17-2017, 02:45 PM   #12
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have used double faced carpet or other tape to hold the pad to the metal covers
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I stick the felt to the plates with weather-strip adhesive, if your pedal bushings are really worn the slop in the pedal probably wears it out quicker and makes the holes larger. That breeze through there is sumptin in the winter Rock on
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Thanks Steve and Mitch,
We don't have such a plate on our RHD cars. The Model A club in South Australia makes a rubber one that fits reasonably well for our cars
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Old 02-17-2017, 05:16 PM   #15
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We will be making a very nice rubber seal to go around the column in that location. they will available soon. He is making the mold next week.

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We will be making a very nice rubber seal to go around the column in that location. they will available soon. He is making the mold next week.

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Old 02-17-2017, 07:39 PM   #17
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Glad to hear you're making one Steve, but I'm sure going to miss that little breeze in the winter!
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Old 02-17-2017, 07:56 PM   #18
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We will be making a very nice rubber seal to go around the column in that location. they will available soon. He is making the mold next week.

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How about making something that fits on the pedal shafts, under the floor, that plugs the holes up when the pedals are in the up position?
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How about making something that fits on the pedal shafts, under the floor, that plugs the holes up when the pedals are in the up position?
X 1,000 that. It is VERY uncomfortable driving a Model A in the summer with the heat from the exhaust coming up around the pedals. I've even considered clamping something to the pedal shafts that would seal against the under side of the toe board but there is soooo little clearance between the block and exhaust flange that they wouldn't work. (That's where the clutch pedal goes)
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Old 02-19-2017, 12:01 PM   #20
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X 1,000 that. It is VERY uncomfortable driving a Model A in the summer with the heat from the exhaust coming up around the pedals. I've even considered clamping something to the pedal shafts that would seal against the under side of the toe board but there is soooo little clearance between the block and exhaust flange that they wouldn't work. (That's where the clutch pedal goes)
Synchro, I've never seen a RHD car. Are you sitting over the muffler? Or is everything just flip flopped to the opposite side. Is your motor different?
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