RE: IML: 1960 roof trim leaking

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

OK Donn,

Good luck with the job!

Robert


Op Ma, 1 mei, 2006 9:15 pm, schreef Donn Reese:
> I'm getting the public responses, thanks both Rob and Richard.
>
>
> I was going to pull off one of the strips tonight to see what the story
> is, it's great to have some foreknowledge though.
>
> Donn Reese
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> Thanks Richard !
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>
> I will try to forward your reply to Donn (if I can find his email
> address..)
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> Best wishes,
>
>
> Robert
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> 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
>>
>>
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>> 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:
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>>
>>> 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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