[Healeys] Seam sealing extent

[Rich C]

I respectfully disagree with this thought Bob. The seam sealers we have 
available today aren't the same ones that cracked and fell out of our cars 
the first time around, some 45 years ago. A good smooth fillet of sealer 
between under floor and chassis that takes paint is going to keep that 
moisture out.

Rich Chrysler


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From: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell at comcast.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 2:43 PM
To: "john spaur" <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Seam sealing extent

> Just did this on our BN2. I sealed seams on the top side--cockpit, boot, 
> etc.--and left them open underneath. The idea is to keep water from 
> seeping in, going with gravity, on the top and to let it flow out, again, 
> going with gravity on the bottom. IMO, seam sealer on the underside is 
> like undercoating; since no sealant is perfect forever the sealer just 
> becomes a means to trap water.
>
> Bob
>
> -------------------------------- 
> Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "john spaur" <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net>
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 11:10:36 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
> Subject: [Healeys] Seam sealing extent
>
> OK, I am ready to seam seal and checked the archives for advice but I have 
> additional questions.
>
> I plan on sealing the obvious seams in the cockpit and trunk and the 
> corresponding seams underneath the Healey.
>
> Are people sealing the horizontal seams on the sills that face the 
> pavement? Or are people leaving them unsealed to promote drainage and 
> drying? Any other sealing advice?
>
> Thank you!
> John Spaur
> '62 BT7
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