C2 Carpet Heat Barrier Questions

[James W.]

I've spent the last hour or so reading the archived threads regarding the use of under carpet heat barrier materials in C2 Corvettes. I have yet to see the question asked which is;

If you use a product such as Koolmat under the front and rear carpets do you also use the original type of under-carpet sound deadner kit?

I am getting ready to install the carpeting in a 1965 BB convertible and need some advice as to whether this should be done. The car will be flight judged in 2014 and I want to make sure that the carpets look right and everything fits properly.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.


Happy New Year!


James West

[Jim R.]

Re: C2 Carpet Heat Barrier Questions

Jim I did not use it but I have seen friends use it one type is thick about a 1/4 inch or more and they don't use anything on top of it, another type is a 1/8 inch and they use the jute over that or as you call it carpet sound deadener kit, no expert on this but maybe you will get better advise from others.

[Michael G.]

Re: C2 Carpet Heat Barrier Questions

I've spent the last hour or so reading the archived threads regarding the use of under carpet heat barrier materials in C2 Corvettes. I have yet to see the question asked which is;

If you use a product such as Koolmat under the front and rear carpets do you also use the original type of under-carpet sound deadner kit?

I am getting ready to install the carpeting in a 1965 BB convertible and need some advice as to whether this should be done. The car will be flight judged in 2014 and I want to make sure that the carpets look right and everything fits properly.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.


Happy New Year!


James West

Jim.....I've used a heat barrier product in two C-2's, one a BB convertible, the other a SB coupe. The heat barrier product was also used inside the doors of both vehicles, not causing any kind of issues. I then used a typical jute product on top of the heat barrier with minimal fitment issues installing the carpet. Probably shouldn't use any jute thicker than 1/3". The convertble has been NCRS judged twice with no problems.