Question on 1958-60 Hood Weatherstrip Seal
06-01-2012, 11:05 AM
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Question on 1958-60 Hood Weatherstrip Seal
A question came up some time ago about hood weatherstripping on a 58 thru 62.
My 60 has no hood weatherstripping (w/s). What would the consequences be of keeping the underside back of the hood clean and place the piece of w/s on the body ledge that runs across the top of the engine compartment and let the hood drop down on it creating a seal? I noticed a channel under the body ledge at the back of the engine compartment that runs from side to side and thought that maybe the w/s might have been originally secured in the channel and maybe glued on top to the upper ledge above the channel area.
My 60 has no hood weatherstripping (w/s). What would the consequences be of keeping the underside back of the hood clean and place the piece of w/s on the body ledge that runs across the top of the engine compartment and let the hood drop down on it creating a seal? I noticed a channel under the body ledge at the back of the engine compartment that runs from side to side and thought that maybe the w/s might have been originally secured in the channel and maybe glued on top to the upper ledge above the channel area.
06-01-2012, 11:30 AM
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On the hood, its out of sight therefore out of mind....and it is also covering a rain/water channel....this is not a scientific conclusion however...to me do whatever you want...mine is the factory location......as I never changed it nor needed too
06-01-2012, 02:08 PM
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