Do You Restorers Replace the Styrofoam Inserts or Just Throw 'em Out?

These things must have some purpose, found em stuffed down low between the front frame rails and the lower firewall-one on each side. I'm surprised mice or so other critters haven't chewed them to bits by now (from a '65 Barracuda).

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mmm never seen such a thing anyone ?