Has anyone had unbearable heat inside their squarebirds? I have a 1960, the heater has been bi-passed by the previous owner, so it isn't the heater. The air conditioner doesn't work. I have opened the vents near the floor. I would say after a short drive and the engine gets warm the inside of my car is about 100 degrees. My feet and ankles are sweating. I can't believe this is normal. The only thing I can think of in the future is put Dyno-mat on the inside of the firewall. Any thoughts?
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RE: Extreme heat inside
Here in Oklahoma, the outside temps have been around 108 the last few weeks. It hits 100 before noon!
If I could get the inside of my black Bird down to 100 degrees I'd be in heaven! I don't even use the oven in my house anymore - I just sit food in the front seat and it cooks right up!
Honestly though, you might check the firewall padding.
Does your engine temperature gauge say the engine is running hot?
Keep in mind also that these old cars aren't all sealed up like new ones. They will naturally behave differently.
You didn't mention what the outside temp was in your area.
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These engines generate a lot of heat. The transmission also absorbs this heat. In the summertime, on long drives the stainless steel trim of the console gets so hot, you can barely touch it.
Using good insulation minimizes this problem. New cars have much more than these old cars do. New cars weigh not much less than old cars of similar size, because they have less steel, but more padding, more plastic and more wires.
Alexander
1959 Hardtop
1960 Golde Top
Alexander
1959 Hard Top
1960 Golde Top
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RE: Extreme heat inside
Aside from checking the firewall insulation, removing the console and putting some insulation over the tranny helps. I found alot of heat coming through there this summer.
Getting the vents to work helps also. I had to lift weights for a couple of weeks before I was up to getting the drivers side vent to open .
Keeping the cooling system in good order keeps the engine temp down which in turn should keep the heat under the hood down.
I have heard people say that if you have aftermarket headers, being thinner, they give off more heat under the hood than stock headers.
Beyond that, drink extra fluids, keep yourself in top aerobic condition and train in a hot climate! :P
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RE: Extreme heat inside
How's the firewall insulation? See the post by me with the subject, looking for a part for the photos of the part. My insulation was torn out at some point before I bought it and loads of heat transfer through the hot firewall.
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RE: Extreme heat inside
I used Eastwood's insulation to cover the floor and transmission tunnel. http://eastwood.resultspage.com/sear...36&submit.y=13
Alexander
1959 Hardtop
1960 Golde Top
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RE: Extreme heat inside
Having less patience than Alexander, I bought an insulation kit for an electric hot water heater at the local hardware store and cut the blanket of insulation up as I needed it.
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