The Ford Barn

Tony S,Fl. · 08-26-2012, 09:22 PM

Took the 31 coupe out of the shed today because of the hurricane. A precaution in case the shed collapsed. Had it happen to a friend during Andrew. Anyway it rained and the wind blew . Checked the car during a lull and noticed the right rear upper corner upholstry on the curve between the quarter window and the rear window was damp. What I want to know is there a sealer in the seam where the side and rear panels are bolted together.?. Roof seems ok. Headliner seems dry. Tony

CJH · 08-26-2012, 10:56 PM

I just took my 30' coupe apart and there was no seam sealer in that joint, only friction tape.

Chris

Tony S,Fl. · 08-27-2012, 04:00 AM

Thank you Chris. Tony

Marco Tahtaras · 08-27-2012, 08:34 AM

There is an area in each upper rear corner of the top prone to leaking. This is where the seam moulding is between where the side panel and rear roof panel are joined. On the inside of the body they formed a drip rail of sorts to guide the water down to the trunk/rumble lid trough to flow rearward and exit the rear corner of the body. It sounds like it didn't work!

Tony S,Fl. · 08-27-2012, 12:40 PM

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Thanks Marco.and Chris. I plan to replace all the panels. The nail holes are starting to show after 26 years. I will then see if the trough is there. Tony

08-26-2012, 09:22 PM	#1
Tony S,Fl. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pompano Beach, Fl. Posts: 226	31 Coupe body Took the 31 coupe out of the shed today because of the hurricane. A precaution in case the shed collapsed. Had it happen to a friend during Andrew. Anyway it rained and the wind blew . Checked the car during a lull and noticed the right rear upper corner upholstry on the curve between the quarter window and the rear window was damp. What I want to know is there a sealer in the seam where the side and rear panels are bolted together.?. Roof seems ok. Headliner seems dry. Tony

08-26-2012, 10:56 PM	#2
CJH Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Carmichael, CA Posts: 36	Re: 31 Coupe body I just took my 30' coupe apart and there was no seam sealer in that joint, only friction tape. Chris __________________ " . . . these changes aren't permanent, but change is." - Neal Peart

08-27-2012, 04:00 AM	#3
Tony S,Fl. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pompano Beach, Fl. Posts: 226	Re: 31 Coupe body Thank you Chris. Tony

08-27-2012, 08:34 AM	#4
Marco Tahtaras Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,099	Re: 31 Coupe body There is an area in each upper rear corner of the top prone to leaking. This is where the seam moulding is between where the side panel and rear roof panel are joined. On the inside of the body they formed a drip rail of sorts to guide the water down to the trunk/rumble lid trough to flow rearward and exit the rear corner of the body. It sounds like it didn't work! __________________ http://www.abarnyard.com/

08-27-2012, 12:40 PM	#5
Tony S,Fl. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pompano Beach, Fl. Posts: 226	Re: 31 Coupe body Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks Marco.and Chris. I plan to replace all the panels. The nail holes are starting to show after 26 years. I will then see if the trough is there. Tony