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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1967 Mustang => Topic started by: 67gta289 on July 26, 2016, 09:52:50 PM

Title: 67 fastback upper side vent installation
Post by: 67gta289 on July 26, 2016, 09:52:50 PM

The body assembly manual does not show anything between the outer vent and the body.  I'm not concerned about leaks, because of the drain pan and hose, but I am concerned about paint on paint stress/chipping.  Is there a natural gap based on the overall design of the complete assembly?  Should I add something (body caulk?). Or just bolt it up?  Thanks John

Title: Re: 67 fastback upper side vent installation
Post by: ruppstang on July 27, 2016, 09:52:35 AM

John I have put several together and have never used any calk or sealant. I have never had any paint issues, use common sense on tightening the fasteners.
Others may have had different experiences.
Marty 

Title: Re: 67 fastback upper side vent installation
Post by: 196667Bob on July 27, 2016, 10:55:13 AM

Possibly the attached from the "Weld/ Sealant Assembly Manual may help.

Bob

Title: Re: 67 fastback upper side vent installation
Post by: 67gta289 on July 27, 2016, 12:06:45 PM

Thanks for the replies!

Title: Re: 67 fastback upper side vent installation
Post by: J_Speegle on July 27, 2016, 04:49:34 PM

Quote from: ruppstang on July 27, 2016, 09:52:35 AM

John I have put several together and have never used any calk or sealant. I have never had any paint issues, use common sense on tightening the fasteners.

+1  leaks are why there is a drainage system built into the body design ;)