[TR] Sealing fender doglegs

[Cliff Hansen]

The doglegs on the front fenders have gaps at the ends (vertical part), perhaps 1/8” at most.  The body man has been unable (or unwilling) to reshape the arc of the dogleg to exactly match the curve of the sill, and, I rather doubt that an exact match is important.  

I’d like to close the gap to prevent spray from the wheels from making its way in between the fender and sill, and I’d appreciate advice regarding what we could use to prevent water from entering the space between the fender dogleg and the sill.  Body guy suggested body caulk, but I’ve seen his caulking and think it will be ugly.  What about something like dum-dum, that can be smoothed after the panel is securely mounted?

I plan to run a long section of hose from the scuttle drains through the inner fender and exit through the baffle plates, so that the scuttle won’t drain into the space between the inner and outer fenders.  

Thanks in advance,

Cliff
66 TR4A
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