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I have to agree, in my opinion a 'survivor' is a car that has only undergone regular maintenance and is completely mechanically, structurally, and cosmetically sound. In other words, it can be driven and used as a daily driver and parts are only replaced as they wear out and require replacement. I believe a cars survival status has more to do with the original body and interior condition than the mechanical parts. If it doesn't have orginal paint, upholstery, carpet, vinyl top, it shouldn't really count.
Either way, if the seals are shot, replace them. It's also a health hazard driving a car with a poor trunk seal. Exhaust can easily be drawn into the car and poison you. I have a rust free '68 Charger with original paint, engine, trans, etc. that people keep calling a 'survivor'. I don't agree because it has a replacement vinyl roof and seat covers, as well the body is riddled with war wounds from it's 47 years of roaming the streets of Southern California, Northern Washington, and B.C.. The worn paint can be described as petina but the dents, dings, and creases exclude it from being a survivor in my mind. Ryan Hill To: jmaiani@xxxxxxxxxxx CC: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx From: Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2015 09:47:52 -0700 Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] Replace truck weather-stripping? 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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