Ol Dirty T
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Loc: Michigan
Reg: 01-10-09
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07-14-12 06:08 AM - Post#2248059
Hi guys!
I'm reinstalling my roof rail channel (not the drip rail trim) and I remember there was a flat, black, foam-like seal between the channel and the body. Anyone do this before? What did you use to seal it?
Thanks,
Todd
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 ed72073
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07-14-12 07:47 AM - Post#2248088
In response to Ol Dirty T
I used Butyl tape, it is more like a caulk that does not harden and comes in a roll or strips. McMaster Carr or Grainger should have it.
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Ol Dirty T
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Loc: Michigan
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07-14-12 08:31 AM - Post#2248100
In response to ed72073
I have some of that. The original stuff reminded me of open celled foam. I guess if it seals it, it doesn't matter what I put there.  I think it will have to be about 1/8" thickness though - I seem to remember an issue others had with their windows not sealing against the weather strip despite being rolled up all the way.
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 62chevy427
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07-14-12 08:20 PM - Post#2248263
In response to Ol Dirty T
i used tool box drawer cushions. they come in a roll and i cut it to size. it is about the same thickness as the factory used.
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62chevy427
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07-14-12 08:20 PM - Post#2248264
In response to ed72073
car quest and napa have some,too.
56 bel air ((since 2002)
62 impala ss (since 1965)
65 el camino (since 1969)
66 nova (since 1987)
67 malibu convertible (since 1981)
72 el camino ss454 (since 1985)
83 gmc 4wd (since 1991)
95 impala (new)
11 malibu (new) |
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