TRUNK LEAK! Thick gasket? 1st gen F body?????

[69MyWay]

Hey guys - the trunk on the 68 bird leaks pretty bad. The stock replacement gasket isn't very thick. While the body panels are new, I'm sure the fact they don't fit like a new OEM is part of the issue as well.

However, it seems if I had a thicker gasket it would seal.

Any suggestions on where to get one that would fit tighter?????

[Rybar]

Seems we have similar issues lol, I'd like to know this as well. :lol:

[69MyWay]

I found some universal stuff on JC Whitney. The tallest I found is this:

http://www.jcwhitney.com/stick-on-replacement-sponge-rubber-weatherstripping/p2008661.jcwx?skuId=161060&filterid=c3824j1

There is a list of all the styles and sizes here:

http://www.jcwhitney.com/stick-on-replacement-sponge-rubber-weatherstripping/p2008661.jcwx?filterid=c3824j1#prodDetailTabPanel

[Payton King]

Even after new quarters and deck lid. Was leaking from the back glass before I glued it in like new style.

I also just have my stripping in the channel with no glue. I am sure it is getting around the seal there. Did you glue yours in?

[69MyWay]

Even after new quarters and deck lid. Was leaking from the back glass before I glued it in like new style.

I also just have my stripping in the channel with no glue. I am sure it is getting around the seal there. Did you glue yours in?

No glue at this time - wanted to fit it first. I'm sure that isn't helping, but it is flooding in there.

[ProPont]

It seems you need to make some minor weatherstripping gutter adjustments. First off you need to see in what area the water is entering. Than take a rubber mallet and hit underneath the gutter. This will raise the metal gutter and help the trunk gasket seal against the trunk lid. I would also glue in the weatherstrip first using 3m black glue. With allot of sheet metal replacement it doesn't take much for the gutter to get bent down. I hope this helps and solves the problem.