Hi Dave,
>A couple of questions:
> 1. Is the rubber boot seal glued into place? Mine won't stay on as I
> expected it to. If so, what adhesive?
Mine is glued in place. I placed the joint at the bottom.
3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive #B1731-80
> 2. Same question for the spare cover seal.
3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive #B1731-80
> 3. What material is recommended as a seal between the inner and outer
> front
> wings?
3m Strip Caulk #051135-08578 20 yds in 1' x 1/4" lengths I used 2
parallel strips/fender.
> 4. Is this to be used between the inner and outer rear wings as well?
I did not use it there, but your option. Easy to work with.
> 5. The rubber gas cap seal provided was a grooved arrangement that
> slipped
> over the edge of the body panel hole. Unfortunately, the threaded male
> part
> of the chrome cap would not fit through the remaining hole to thread into
> the
> brass under panel piece. I assembled without for the time being. The
> part
> ordered appeared to be correct for my car. Do I have the incorrect gas
> cap
> assembly? I don't care to change the gas cap, just provide a rubber
> seal.
Not sure on this one. I did have a problem getting it to seat correctly. Had
to shorten the rubber hose length between the tank and the cap. It was a
little tricky because you don't want to cut it too short for obvious
reasons.
> Does anyone have a "known to work" technique for covering the dogleg cap
> just behind the doors? The supplied kit has leather provided. I
> originally
> covered mine with vinyl using 3M spray trim adhesive and was quite happy
> with
> the results until the car sat in the sun and the adhesive let go at the
> stress
> points. This is a do over.
I don't remember who supplied me with a picture of the form cut out of 1x4.
It is mounted in a vise and holds the dog leg so you have use of both hands.
I soaked my leather over night in water. Use the same 3M Super Adesive
above. I started at the sharpest curve at the bottom and worked out in both
directions. Make sure to allow the ahesive to flash off before applying.
Makes for a much better job. Don't pull to hard and over stretch the
leather. I have had no problems in Florida heat. I might have a picture of
it or maybe even have the wooden form. Let me know if no one adds in and I
will look for both.
Alex Manzo
72 TR6
59 TR3A
>
> TIA
>
> David Lylis
> 69 TR6 CC26160L
> 60 TR3A TS74461LO
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