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Jim, In my view, the term "survivor car" is relative. Has the battery, tires, exhaust system, shocks, spark plugs, any or all of these been replaced? If yes, then why would you be concerned about replacing another maintenance item like a leaky trunk seal? Seals are maintenance items. If you use the car, and from your post, you do, then you need to repair the leak, as you cannot know for sure if it will rain or not while you have the car out of the garage. How about washing the car? Keeping a car in nice original shape with preserved original paint and interior, correct engine and engine compartment is possible while replacing maintenance items and keeping the car usable for occasional use. Keep in mind the damage done to an unrepaired water leak can lead to significant $$$ if not corrected. Replace the weatherstrip seal, in my opinion. Bob J From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 'Jim Maiani' jmaiani@xxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300] Hi folks. I have (I believe) a stupid question, but I’d like your opinion. I have a survivor 1962 H, so most parts on it are 53 years old. At my last car show last year, it rained, and it rained, and it rained all day. When I got home, my trunk had an inch of water in it. So my stupid question is: Do I replace the trunk weather-stripping in a survivor car? or just not drive it in the rain? thanks Jim Maiani Houghton Lake, MI (snow is finally going away) H I agree with Bob. I had the same problem with the G on a couple of occasions. The front of the shoe locks against the drum until you wear down that layer of rust. Pete Fitch
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