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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1964 1/2 - 1965 => Topic started by: fmr187 on December 12, 2019, 10:08:57 PM

Title: 65 rear bumper bracket question
Post by: fmr187 on December 12, 2019, 10:08:57 PM
The Osborne manual shows a sealer between the bracket and the car body. It looks like a circular application. How was this applied? Would a rubber washer/gasket achieve the same or better results?
Title: Re: 65 rear bumper bracket question
Post by: CharlesTurner on December 12, 2019, 11:30:24 PM
Should be rope caulk.
Title: Re: 65 rear bumper bracket question
Post by: jwc66k on December 13, 2019, 12:19:55 AM
Quote from: fmr187 on December 12, 2019, 10:08:57 PM
The Osborne manual shows a sealer between the bracket and the car body. It looks like a circular application. How was this applied?
Quote from: CharlesTurner on December 12, 2019, 11:30:24 PM
Should be rope caulk.
I prefer to use 3M Strip-Calk (08578 Black), available from almost all Mustang parts supplier or local automotive stores.
Jim
Title: Re: 65 rear bumper bracket question
Post by: CharlesTurner on December 13, 2019, 01:02:24 AM
Quote from: jwc66k on December 13, 2019, 12:19:55 AM
I prefer to use 3M Strip-Calk (08578 Black), available from almost all Mustang parts supplier or local automotive stores.
Jim

The current formula for 3M strip caulk is butyl-based and nothing like original, it's a sticky mess and I would not recommend it at all.

Discussed previously:  http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=15605.0
Title: Re: 65 rear bumper bracket question
Post by: jwc66k on December 13, 2019, 12:57:58 PM
Quote from: CharlesTurner on December 13, 2019, 01:02:24 AM
The current formula for 3M strip caulk is butyl-based and nothing like original, it's a sticky mess and I would not recommend it at all.

Discussed previously:  http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=15605.0
Without a manufacturers part/stock/catalog number listed, this post answers very little.
Jim
Title: Re: 65 rear bumper bracket question
Post by: CharlesTurner on December 13, 2019, 02:15:02 PM
Quote from: jwc66k on December 13, 2019, 12:57:58 PM
Without a manufacturers part/stock/catalog number listed, this post answers very little.
Jim

There are references to 2 rope caulk products in that thread, one shows a picture of the box with the item/part number and another reference to the Eastwood product.