Sound insulation kit by REM, wth?

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   I just received a sound deadening kit via American Parts Depot, ordered for my 1972 Javelin sst. 
Has anyone ever tried to use this kit?
Some shapes are only reminiscent of my car but most are not a match when laid in, the laser cut outs are not a match for anything.

The REM label in the box says it is for 64/74 AMX/Javelin but unless Im a bit bonkers today it doesnt appear to properly fit the car anywhere. 

Any body else know something about this?

Its essentially non refundable ($122 usa) as I'm in NZ and postage alone was nearly $300 USA, so there's no adding another 300 to return it and then expect the seller to spend another 300 to send the right kit down here. Im thinking all I can do is cut it to pieces and try to make something of it.

Am I correct in thinking that AMX and Javelin are different floor pans, and that 68 and 72 are different bodies? in that this would never fit my car properly.

Interested in comments
thanks Roger

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RJW NZ Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Fan Joined: Sep/03/2019 Location: New Zealand Status: Offline Points: 21	Post Options Post Reply Quote RJW NZ Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Sound insulation kit by REM, wth? Posted: Jan/27/2020 at 1:29am
	I just received a sound deadening kit via American Parts Depot, ordered for my 1972 Javelin sst. Has anyone ever tried to use this kit? Some shapes are only reminiscent of my car but most are not a match when laid in, the laser cut outs are not a match for anything. The REM label in the box says it is for 64/74 AMX/Javelin but unless Im a bit bonkers today it doesnt appear to properly fit the car anywhere. Any body else know something about this? Its essentially non refundable ($122 usa) as I'm in NZ and postage alone was nearly $300 USA, so there's no adding another 300 to return it and then expect the seller to spend another 300 to send the right kit down here. Im thinking all I can do is cut it to pieces and try to make something of it. Am I correct in thinking that AMX and Javelin are different floor pans, and that 68 and 72 are different bodies? in that this would never fit my car properly. Interested in comments thanks Roger

pit crew Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Jul/08/2007 Location: delete Status: Offline Points: 5341	Post Options Post Reply Quote pit crew Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: Jan/27/2020 at 8:28am
	People have been complaining about the fit for years. The standard response from the vendors has been that "Bad parts are better than no parts at all!".
	73 Hornet - 401EFI - THM400 - Twin Grip 20

CamJam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: Jan/04/2014 Location: Arizona Status: Offline Points: 6553	Post Options Post Reply Quote CamJam Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: Jan/27/2020 at 11:37am
	I put this kit in my '69. Seemed like a waste. I never did figure out where some of the pieces went. Yes, '68-70 AMX is a foot shorter than the 71 up AMX, which is a rebadged Javelin. Edited by CamJam - Jan/27/2020 at 11:44am
	'73 Javelin 360 (current project) '72 Baja Bronze Javelin SST '69 Big Bad Orange AMX (2018 Teague Heritage Award) SOLD

AMXRWB Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Joined: Apr/25/2013 Location: Midwest Status: Offline Points: 1154	Post Options Post Reply Quote AMXRWB Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: Jan/27/2020 at 12:54pm
	I know nothing about that product.Years ago I ordered a pre cut trunk mat and it was the same story.Today I buy local or fab my own products.If you have one of the popular cars that have catalogs of parts you are ok.

PHAT69AMX Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Joined: Jul/07/2007 Location: West Virginia Status: Offline Points: 5926	Post Options Post Reply Quote PHAT69AMX Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan/28/2020 at 4:29am
	Thus the appreciation by those who know for a well done AMC vehicle...
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RJW NZ Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Fan Joined: Sep/03/2019 Location: New Zealand Status: Offline Points: 21	Post Options Post Reply Quote RJW NZ Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan/28/2020 at 6:58pm
	Agreed 100%. Out here my car is valued at $60k plus, one of only three in my half of the country. I wanted a professional pattern cut kit that was in balance for a well valued vehicle. If I wanted a back yard look to this job I could have bought blank sheets and done it myself, something that now becomes the next option anyway.

CamJam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: Jan/04/2014 Location: Arizona Status: Offline Points: 6553	Post Options Post Reply Quote CamJam Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan/28/2020 at 10:14pm
	You don't see it once the dash and carpet are in anyway. I restored a '69 BBO AMX and was worried about every detail being original, but I realized later that I was being a little silly about some of the "hidden" details. For example, I put mylar water shields under the door panels and later removed and replaced them once I found paper ones (like the originals). I sold the car after it won the Teague Heritage award, but I doubt the new owner really cared what was under the door panels. I was telling myself that at least I knew it was done right, but then again I'd put Dynamat under the carpeting, so did it really matter at all? You can make yourself a little crazy with this stuff. BTW, I'm originally from NZ, born in Warkworth, Northland. Been in the States 58 years now. My sister and her family moved back there six years ago.
	'73 Javelin 360 (current project) '72 Baja Bronze Javelin SST '69 Big Bad Orange AMX (2018 Teague Heritage Award) SOLD

Talonfcc566 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Nut Joined: Aug/30/2009 Location: Crestview FL Status: Offline Points: 346	Post Options Post Reply Quote Talonfcc566 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan/29/2020 at 9:22pm
	REM made restro parts are the worst, atleast for a 70 AMX. The REM trunk mat is wrong and the inside fire wall paddling is wrong. As you found out the sound deadening kit is also horrible. Most will tell you AMark stuff is the best quality out there. I just got ACC to listen and adjust their 70 AMX carpet to be closer to correct. ACC is the first to try to do better. They even paid to get my original carpet and to send it back. Wrote REM and no response.
	My Rides: 70 AMX 390 - 4-SPD / L382G(L-100) / 70 AMX 360 - 4-SPD / 1980 CB750C

Brad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Aug/07/2016 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 433	Post Options Post Reply Quote Brad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan/30/2020 at 3:38am
	Sorry about your experiences, but thanks for posting about them allowing others to avoid them.

RJW NZ Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Fan Joined: Sep/03/2019 Location: New Zealand Status: Offline Points: 21	Post Options Post Reply Quote RJW NZ Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Feb/06/2020 at 10:29pm
	So, I'm now making the sound deadening kit fit the car, by using a trim knife etc, and have also discovered that once the thin plastic protector on the adhesion side is removed, there is no adhesion to the car of any kind, so now its also in with the Ados contact cement to make at least something out of it all. Hmm, less than impressed.