1964 Chevrolet Corvette excessive heat in cockpit

Tiny
HAGAN
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  • 1964 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
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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
Saturday, July 19th, 2014 AT 6:59 AM

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Tiny
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Does the car have headers?
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Saturday, July 19th, 2014 AT 9:40 AM
Tiny
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Saturday, July 19th, 2014 AT 10:44 AM
Tiny
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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.
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Saturday, July 19th, 2014 AT 11:22 AM

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