C 1 Deck Lid

**Ed Jennings** · May 30, 2005, 04:10 PM

Re: C 1 Deck Lid

Let it sit out in the sun for a couple of days. It takes the ws a litle while to "mold" to the new contours.

**David Lyon** · May 30, 2005, 04:29 PM

Re: C 1 Deck Lid

Thanks, Ed! I put the weatherstrip in early last fall and worked at reassembling the car until late November inside my garage. No sun to help it "mold." It went into cold storage after that. I'll give it a chance to "mold" once it warms up. I'm in Maine, and we have had the coldest and wettest weather this May that I can remember. If this doesn't work, I'll be back for further info.

David

**Gary Bishop** · May 30, 2005, 05:59 PM

Re: C 1 Deck Lid

Also to help it mould to the proper fit put a weight on the Deck while in the sun.

**David Lyon** · May 30, 2005, 06:14 PM

Re: C 1 Deck Lid

Gary,

What type of weight, how much and were? There are three points that don't align. Right left and center. Do I put the weight across the center of the deck?
Sorry about the requested detail, but, I don't want to go back to the hollow weatherstrip that worked. Might be an option since the car will never be judged by NCRS in my life time. Just want it to look correct. After almost five years, I want to take it to a local show and shine and feel comfortable with no finger pointers. Thanks to all!

David

**Gary Bishop** · May 31, 2005, 06:32 AM

Re: C 1 Deck Lid

I used 3 small sandbags made up from old socks.

**David Lyon** · May 31, 2005, 07:15 AM

Re: C 1 Deck Lid

Now that's innovative! Thanks Gary!

David

**Dennis A.** · May 31, 2005, 02:32 PM

Re: C 1 Deck Lid

The deck lid weatherstripping that has molded ends and three ribs, Be sure to push back the molded ends and tape them tight with the lid during setting of the adhesive to provide proper fit with the body.

**David Lyon** · May 31, 2005, 03:02 PM

Re: C 1 Deck Lid Thanks, Dennis! *NM*

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