I decided instead of powder coating the shifter boot plate, I would make the other plates match. The pictures aren't great, but I epoxied pieces of aluminum sheet onto the areas where it used to be dark grey.
Started on a new switch panel, just waiting on the switches to show up.
I decided to follow this guys recommendations on sound proofing. A lot of people recommended it and I can't say I know better.
http://www.sounddeadenershowdown.com/
Layer of Fat Mat to keep the panels vibrations low especially on the rear firewall.
Then a layer of 1/8" closed cell foam covered in a layer of MLV (mass loaded vinyl) This stuff is heavy. I probably added 100lb into the car but it should be as quiet as a new car. I have to pick up some contact cement tomorrow to glue all the loose edges together. Finish the rear firewall and then I can put the interior back in for the last time.
