C-Beam caulk kit
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 2,150
Likes: 6
From: NS
Originally Posted by 89corvetteken
I too put mine back together clean.The calk is to prevent corosion so
unless you drive in a salty area it is a non issue.
I do recamend the Beam plates which I did use.
unless you drive in a salty area it is a non issue.
I do recamend the Beam plates which I did use.
I didn't re-apply the caulk either. No issues for the past 3 years.
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 14,064
Likes: 1,166
From: N. Alabama
I used liquid nails and the zip products c-beam plates. I still have a creak upon initial acceleration. I would suggest using a WHOLE LOT of liquid nails. Clean the area really well and slather it on. You may even 'open' up the beam a little so you can get a bunch on the contact points before tightening.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 5,713
Likes: 105
From: Manassas VA
I put mine back together with no sealer like most on here have. I wonder if anyone using liquid nails have tried to seperate it after installing? I have no experience with liquid nails on a car, but on construction jobs, that stuff holds well. After it has curied, it will split the wood before the joint will break. I cant help but wonder, what kind of problems they will have pulling the c-beam in the future.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5,214
Likes: 65
From: Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Originally Posted by 93 ragtop
I put mine back together with no sealer like most on here have. I wonder if anyone using liquid nails have tried to seperate it after installing? I have no experience with liquid nails on a car, but on construction jobs, that stuff holds well. After it has curied, it will split the wood before the joint will break. I cant help but wonder, what kind of problems they will have pulling the c-beam in the future.
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 11,672
Likes: 20
From: Lake Wylie SC
Originally Posted by vettef6
As I see it, most of you are using the C- beam plates. Does anyone know why the upper plates look different. Why aren’t they made the same way??
Also, some guys have used wind shield adhesive, the black stuff, which is very close to what the factory uses.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 25,394
Likes: 2,741
Sealant
The original GM part#'d adhesive through several part# changes is now the current part# for the urethane windshield sealant/adhesive. Liquid nails is interesting as is the 3m 5200 marine stuff. Decisions decisions!!!
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 10,641
Likes: 13
From: Slidell Louisiana
Originally Posted by Strick
The front beam plate has a notch cut out for clearance. The nut size is also different (if I remember right :o )
Also, some guys have used wind shield adhesive, the black stuff, which is very close to what the factory uses.
Also, some guys have used wind shield adhesive, the black stuff, which is very close to what the factory uses.
Happy Thanksgiving everybody!!!!
Mike
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 678
Likes: 2
From: Lengede
Originally Posted by Strick
The front beam plate has a notch cut out for clearance. The nut size is also different (if I remember right :o )
Or is it just so, that no one gets the notion of reproducing these plates themselves???