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dan48 · 02-09-2014, 12:24 PM

A predecessor installed a new trunk lid seal which doesn't allow the lid to close and latch. It has the corners molded in a single piece unit. The lid will close completely without the seal installed.
Is there a seal known to fit?
Thanks,
Dan

Vic Piano · 02-09-2014, 12:30 PM

The trunk seal in our '47 Convertible fits fine, it's been on the car for 19 years so far... I think (CRS ) I got it from Denis Carpenter.

47Merc · 02-09-2014, 09:27 PM

You may have the old style that are solid foam right through (you can feel by squeezing it) and they will hold the lid up a bit.
The newer ones are a moulded hollow section (Drake I think) and they collapse easier allowing the lid to close. Both have moulded corners.

felix37 · 02-09-2014, 10:08 PM

we run in to this problem quit a bit on our new restorations. The new rubbers are thick and stiff. we often have to re adjust the trunk latch to a looser setting and over a period of a few days adjust it back once the new rubber compresses and starts to form fit. This usually works for us and generally provides for a nice watertight seal.

dan48 · 02-10-2014, 02:56 PM

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Thanks guys. This one is solid and might be the problem. I'll Try Dennis Carpenters.
Dan

02-09-2014, 12:24 PM	#1
dan48 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Alton, Il Posts: 12	48 Convertible Trunk Lid Seal Too Fat? A predecessor installed a new trunk lid seal which doesn't allow the lid to close and latch. It has the corners molded in a single piece unit. The lid will close completely without the seal installed. Is there a seal known to fit? Thanks, Dan

02-09-2014, 12:30 PM	#2
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 48 Convertible Trunk Lid Seal Too Fat? The trunk seal in our '47 Convertible fits fine, it's been on the car for 19 years so far... I think (CRS ) I got it from Denis Carpenter. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

02-09-2014, 09:27 PM	#3
47Merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 362	Re: 48 Convertible Trunk Lid Seal Too Fat? You may have the old style that are solid foam right through (you can feel by squeezing it) and they will hold the lid up a bit. The newer ones are a moulded hollow section (Drake I think) and they collapse easier allowing the lid to close. Both have moulded corners.

02-09-2014, 10:08 PM	#4
felix37 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,093	Re: 48 Convertible Trunk Lid Seal Too Fat? we run in to this problem quit a bit on our new restorations. The new rubbers are thick and stiff. we often have to re adjust the trunk latch to a looser setting and over a period of a few days adjust it back once the new rubber compresses and starts to form fit. This usually works for us and generally provides for a nice watertight seal.

02-10-2014, 02:56 PM	#5
dan48 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Alton, Il Posts: 12	Re: 48 Convertible Trunk Lid Seal Too Fat? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks guys. This one is solid and might be the problem. I'll Try Dennis Carpenters. Dan