bj8 gearbox cover

[saltiga]

could someone tell me, is the fiberglass gearbox cover on the bj8 painted body color or is it left as supplied, white on top, glass as is, underneath? thanks trevor s.

 

[Patrick67BJ8]

could someone tell me, is the fiberglass gearbox cover on the bj8 painted body color or is it left as supplied, white on top, glass as is, underneath? thanks trevor s.

I've seen many transmission covers since 1971 and they were all <span style="text-decoration: underline">unpainted</span>, "as supplied".
Patrick

 

[Keoke]

The fiberglass gearbox cover on the bj8 painted body color or is it left as supplied, thanks trevor s.

The transmission cover was not painted originaly.
However, a good coat of silver paint inside and out will add a bit of heat rejection to it and make cleaning it much easier. Along this same line others have encased the cover in a themal contolling material to reduce cockpit heat.--Fwiw-Keoke

 

[John_Progess]

Remember if you do cover the tunnel do not make the insulation very thick as you may have a devil of a time installing the console. On mine I put a layer of Dynamat and a layer of E guard. The two totaled about 3/16" thick and then add the carpet and the console just did fit. Have a good day!

John

 

[saltiga]

thank you all for the good tips much appreciated, will do as suggested regards trevor s