1964 Chevrolet Corvette excessive heat in cockpit

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HAGAN
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I own a 1964 roadster with factory air. The car is in excellent condition and never runs hot. There has always been excessive heat inside the car after driving approximately 30 minutes. I have installed insulation on the floorboards (under the carpet) but that has not helped at all as most of the heat seems to come form the engine/manifold area? Any ideas?
Hagan Codell
Jul 18, 2014 at 11:59 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Does the car have headers?

Jul 19, 2014 at 2:40 AM
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HAGAN
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no
Jul 19, 2014 at 3:44 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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I don't know what to tell you except maybe install some metal heat shields between the exhaust and the floor. These cars were always notorious for being poorly insulated.
Jul 19, 2014 at 4:22 AM
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