[Bob Carriere]

Thanks Sean

Love the idea of spot welding or tacking the studs in place to hold the blanket.

During a long discussion at the recent CMP rally North of Toronto something similar was suggested..... using a fireproof welders blanket.... that apparently can withstand direct heat from a torch in a passing motion. Apparently some can be obtained used ... cheaper.... and would allow to cut it up to fit the dog house pattern. With the very close space inside the engine cover on the Chev Cab 11... the exhaust manifold must be no more than approx. 6 inches from the sheet metal.... whatever I use has to be flame and fire resistant.

Previous experience driving Dodge M37 have shown that the floor area over the muffler can become unbearably hot and that area is exposed to air flow.

I will follow up on your suggestion and talk some more with Alex Blair who suggested getting used welder's blankets.

I will also make sure the small air vents are functional and that I have the long screen door hooks in place to drive with the doors propted open.

Will keep you posted of my research.