asbestos

[ClipperFrank]

Hi everyone...about to replace some water damage in my '78 AC and in the process of tearing down the roof and wall panels affected.
Anyway, (stupid question I know) does anyone know if the insulation present inside the ceiling/wall panels contain asbestos? Just trying
to be extra cautious. I know there are labs where I can send samples for eval but I thought I'd try here first and see if I can get any answers. thanks again!

[Toedtoes]

I have never heard of asbestos in the clippers.

[SierraJoe]

From what I have read, if it's pink or yellow it is made from fiberglass and unlikely to contain asbestos. If it is gray, it is mineral wool and may contain asbestos. I also read that insulation that contained asbestos was usually loose. Attached is a photo of the insulation from my 77 Clipper. It's a little dirty but yellow in color and has a paper backing. I wish I would have read the back side of the paper when I had the wall and ceiling open. The thought of asbestos never occurred to me.  When I removed the insulation, it was firmly attached to the paper backing. The only way to be 100% sure would to have it tested. If you do take a sample out see if you can get information from the backing before you get it tested. I would be interested in what you find out.

[ClipperFrank]

Thanks for the inputs Toedtoes and SierraJoe. All in the clear, no asbestos in the 78 AC at least none in the cabin. Now when I open the hood and start working on the engine, that maybe a different story.

I will try to post pics of my work. Hopefully I don't screw this up. 

Stay safe everyone!