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Frame - Backbone Blanket
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Wed Dec 10, 2003 7:49 pmby altintash
Has anyone had sucess findind a modern replacement for the fiber blanket (sponge) that is fitted to the backbone of the frame? Please advise
Re: Frame - Backbone Blanket
Posted:
Wed Dec 10, 2003 10:44 pmby elansprint71
I am going to use a piece of non-celular foam which is sold as a camping mat here in the UK (I guess you are supposed to sleep on it). It is waterproof and rot proof, so should be OK.
Pete
Re: Frame - Backbone Blanket
Posted:
Wed Dec 10, 2003 11:38 pmby types26/36
www.spydercars.co.uk supply neoprene for about ?15 a roll for body to chassis fitting.
Brian.
Re: Frame - Backbone Blanket
Posted:
Thu Dec 11, 2003 2:27 amby richboyd
Be aware that the Spyder supplied roll of neoprene is not a blanket. The roll is quite long (about 14 feet), but it is narrow (two inches wide). The thickness is 3/16 inch, which should be about right for use as a cover/cushion over the central backbone.
You have to glue it down in strips. I don't see any problem with this approach, and it helps to leave the "driveshaft hole" uncovered. But the Spyder roll is just that - a roll - and not a blanket.
Re: Frame - Backbone Blanket
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Thu Dec 11, 2003 8:05 pmby elansprint71
I was at Spyder on Tuesday, they can no longer source the Neoprene, Andy is using the original hessian stuff, soaked in Waxoyl now, but he said my camping mat closed cell foam was a good idea!
Pete