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#2087 Restoration Questions

Started by Fastback66, September 01, 2021, 12:57:49 PM

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J_Speegle

Quote from: Fastback66 on September 03, 2021, 12:46:56 PM
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What  kind of adhesive or sealant goes around the side scoops and end caps? How big a bead?

Not sure I would even call it a bead. Applications different because of the angle of the two ends to one another.

If no one else does maybe I'll post a couple of examples of the two  from unrestored examples. Be warned that the end cap sealer may not be very visible at all in a picture unless the angle is just perfect
Jeff Speegle- Mustang & Shelby detail collector, ConcoursMustang.com mentor :) and Judge

Fastback66


Bob Gaines

Quote from: Fastback66 on September 03, 2021, 12:46:56 PM
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What  kind of adhesive or sealant goes around the side scoops and end caps? How big a bead?

I read somewhere that is was common to swap out the headlight switch with a Cougar headlight switch because it handles the center and headlight load better. Can someone elaborate on this?
Clear RTV  . I suggest using a clear silicone. I lay masking tape on ether side of the seam . I then lay down a thin bead over the seam. I take a finger and smooth out the bead which works the silicone into the seam. This smoothing out leaves a very little thin layer of silicone. I peel away the tape and then smooth out any edges with my finger. This process leaves a thin seam and seals the scoops etc. very similar to the original process.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby