The Ford Barn

CRguy · 02-03-2012, 11:51 PM

The '31 roadster I just bought has old homemade pads between the arm & cowl. Apparently these were not originally used? Do you guys use anything there to keep water from seeping in? What about a small amount of sealer or a thin o ring?

Thanks, Mel

Tom Wesenberg · 02-04-2012, 12:22 AM

I would think some DUM-DUM or similar putty would be a good idea to keep the water out.

Roadster62 · 02-04-2012, 12:30 AM

I'd check to see if the wood blocks are in the inside that prevent dimpling the cowl when you tighten the bracket bolt.

Ray64 · 02-04-2012, 10:14 AM

Tom,i havent heard of DUM DUM for years. Lol

Tom Wesenberg · 02-04-2012, 10:17 AM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

I used DUM DUM a lot in the 70's when I was installing aftermarket air conditioners in cars. I haven't looked for it for a long time, but it should still be around.

I wonder if plumber's putty would work. I was rewiring an old Coke machine for a friend a couple weeks ago and we went to the local hardware store to buy some plumber's putty to replace the dried up stuff covering where the wires exit the cooling box.

02-03-2012, 11:51 PM	#1
CRguy Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 63	'31 cowl light arm pad or gasket? The '31 roadster I just bought has old homemade pads between the arm & cowl. Apparently these were not originally used? Do you guys use anything there to keep water from seeping in? What about a small amount of sealer or a thin o ring? Thanks, Mel

02-04-2012, 12:22 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: '31 cowl light arm pad or gasket? I would think some DUM-DUM or similar putty would be a good idea to keep the water out.

02-04-2012, 12:30 AM	#3
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,449	Re: '31 cowl light arm pad or gasket? I'd check to see if the wood blocks are in the inside that prevent dimpling the cowl when you tighten the bracket bolt. __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

02-04-2012, 10:14 AM	#4
Ray64 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grafton,OHIO Posts: 755	Re: '31 cowl light arm pad or gasket? Tom,i havent heard of DUM DUM for years. Lol

02-04-2012, 10:17 AM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: '31 cowl light arm pad or gasket? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I used DUM DUM a lot in the 70's when I was installing aftermarket air conditioners in cars. I haven't looked for it for a long time, but it should still be around. I wonder if plumber's putty would work. I was rewiring an old Coke machine for a friend a couple weeks ago and we went to the local hardware store to buy some plumber's putty to replace the dried up stuff covering where the wires exit the cooling box.