Re: IML: 1960 roof trim leaking

["Rob van der Es" <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Richard !

I will try to forward your reply to Donn (if I can find his email address..)

Best wishes,

Robert


Op Ma, 1 mei, 2006 8:50 pm, schreef richard burgess:
> 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
>
>
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> 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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