Brad - and listers -
I still see spitfire references on our "big" TR list. This is good.
I have done several restorations and have followed the lead of an even more
experienced restorer on this one - a product called "dum dum" is what is
good for sealing bolt holes, etc. Most autobody supply shops can order it
or stock it. it is an old style product much like plasticine (kids
playdoh). It will stay flexible forever. If you have ever removed your
seatbelt anchor bolts you will have seen this stuff.
There is also a product called "brushable seam sealer" which can be used
for sealing new rockers / floors, etc. Being of the consistency of runny
yogurt you can smear it by hand (wear glovess, of course) or brush it.
Referring to my GT6 factory manual, here are examples of the stuff used:
-bolted metal to metal joints, metal mouldings, small screwa, etc:
Expandite Sealastic (dumdum)
- external joints (wing seams, floor seams, trunk seams, etc) Kelseal or
Expandite Plastisol (modern flexible seam sealer)
- windshield to body - "use approved mastics" - stuff like dumdum.
This is a small sample of the info provided in a factory manual. Get one.
It is invaluable. I have a friend in the body shop businss (who is
originally from England and speaks "english") who may be able to translate
the old stuff into modern compounds from Dupont or PPG etc. Many votes
will make this an article submitted to the VTR page!
Dave Terrick
Dave Terrick
69 GT6+
Winnipeg
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