Re-Sealed Heater Flap

[Antbankstwo3]

I was doing some research on the heater flap behind radio that opens & closes to control air to floor, vents & defrost. I researched that the original foam that's on the flap deteriorates, crumbles & falls off over the years. Which in-turn allows air to escape when the flap is closed. So you will constantly get air blowing on floor & lose some "air power" to vents & defrost when selected.

I decided to fix it with some very light foam I found at Lowes in the lumber/roofing dept. It's very light & thin that is still solid but pliable & doesn't allow air through. I cut a thin cardboard template from a cereal box & used that as a base for the foam. Then I applied with Shoe Goo to get it to stick to flap. LOL! Yep, I said Shoe Goo! It's a type of glue that is used for when your shoe soles start to come apart. Honestly, it was the only thing I had so I decided to use it. I figured if it can with-hold the wear & tear of shoes, it would be fine for this. So far it's worked out great! Another plus with all this material, it's still is super light & has no affect on the door flap's functions. Seals GREAT!!! Now my air is flowing more than ever.

I'm sure many of you probably know this, but just wanted to share what I did to help others that might not know. Before & After photos are below.

 

[earlbrown]

Shoe goo is awesome. I used to make homemade golf shoes with that stuff using cheap sneakers when I was in high school.

 

[Raeban]

Shoe goo is awesome. I used to make homemade golf shoes with that stuff using cheap sneakers when I was in high school.

Here is a pair of the early Air Earls!

 

[Antbankstwo3]

Shoe goo is awesome. I used to make homemade golf shoes with that stuff using cheap sneakers when I was in high school.

YES it is! Every I know that has used it swears by it.

What did u do to make golf shoes? Did u glue cleats on regular shoes?

 

[Antbankstwo3]

Here is a pair of the early Air Earls!

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I'd like to see those at the track - Track & Field or Race Track! HAHA!

 

[dwall]

Here is a pair of the early Air Earls!

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Is that what they mean by "light on your feet"?

 

[earlbrown]

YES it is! Every I know that has used it swears by it.

What did u do to make golf shoes? Did u glue cleats on regular shoes?

I didn't like the heavy clunky golf shoes available at the time so I got some cheap ass thinly constructed shoes from K-Mart and glued metal golf spikes on the bottom.

Over time the edge of the glue joint would curl up and it'd damn near take a come-along to rip that stuff off.

 

[Antbankstwo3]

I didn't like the heavy clunky golf shoes available at the time so I got some cheap ass thinly constructed shoes from K-Mart and glued metal golf spikes on the bottom.

Over time the edge of the glue joint would curl up and it'd damn near take a come-along to rip that stuff off.

Very clever idea! We were just talking about Kmart yesterday. Discussing how they are still in business. That used to be the place to go.