Radio Speaker insulation damping materials

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Radio Speaker insulation damping materials

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Was there insulation material installed in the speaker wells for T-5 cars when speakers were installed?

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Yes. I believe is was the same material used for headliner insulation.
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Thanks. Any idea if it was formed in any way or just a piece shoved in there?

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Eric,

These correct/original pieces are for sale in the classifieds right now: https://porsche356registry.org/classifieds/22257
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