Re: IML: 1960 roof trim leaking

[richard burgess <lecrown60@xxxxxxxxx>]

Rob, Did not see a direct contact for Donn. 

 

The roof spears were sealed at the factory using a foam washer.  I cut new foam washers from foam I found at an aircraft supply outlet.  You just need a good dense foam to make the washers (about a quarter inch thick).  The washer goes around the post then reinstall on the car.  After the nut is on apply some 3M brand strip caulk which is like a sticky clay.  It is available from Eastwood  1-800-345-1178.  www.eastwood .com.  Invaluable stuff!  Seal the nut with the strip caulk.  this is how the factory did it.  You could just remove the leaking nut and squeeze some silicone in there but odds are others will leak in the future.  Since the headliner is out anyway I would go ahead and remove the trim and any dirt that is underneath and reseal all the posts.  This is a rare occurance but I guess the foam may have rotted of perhaps rust has formed below the spear.  Richard

Rob van der Es <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi Donn,
>
> Maybe this link ; http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1960/60Trim/index.htm
>
> provides usefull information to you!
>
> If not, I am sure other members will have the solution for you! (try
> Richard Burgess for e.g.)
>
> Sorry I can't help you with this one, cause I never have the roof trim
> removed of my car..
>
> Best wishes and good luck,
>
> Robert
> 1960 Imperial Crown 1960 4 door HT
>
>
>
>
> Op Ma, 1 mei, 2006 6:33 pm, schreef Donn Reese:
> > Latest report from Anchorage: Only a few glaciated snow piles left.
> >
> >
> > Finally got the '60 pulled out of my friend's yard and trailered to my
> > house. It's been sitting for about six years so a lot of things are
> >
>  rather stiff-moving.
> >
> > I washed it down yesterday, scrubbing all the grime off and noticed
> > dripping inside. Fortunately the headliner had already been torn out a
> > few years back so I could imediately see the water was leaking through
> > the fasteners attaching the roof trim. I didn't feel like starting to
> > take them off at 8:00 last night so haven't investigated further.
> >
> > Is this a common sort of issue? I haven't been able to find anything on
> > it in the archives so far. What's the best option for resealing the
> > fastener holes?
> >
> > Donn Reese
> > 1960 Custom 4dr hdtp
> >
> >
> >
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