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    Footbox Panel Question

    I searched but did not see any related questions. For the driver's side footbox, the engine side panel butts up against the 4 inch frame. How is this secured? Is it just caulked along the frame?


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    Yes, but once its all riveted in on the other sides, its very solid and cannot move. Put some sound deadner over it and should be good to go.
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    I'm thinking about running a length of self-adhesive foam rubber weatherstrip along this edge, and probably trimming it a bit narrower once in. It'll help seal, and provide a "backer" for a nice bead of caulking/sealant.
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    My PERSONAL OCD preference only!

    I'd make a 1" wide strip and bend it to attach the lower panel to the 4" tube if that panel doesn't have a bend in it already.

    I also replaced the front lower footbox panels with .100 panels instead of the .040 panels. They feel much sturdier under my feet that way with no chance of oil-canning.


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    David,

    I don't have your sheet metal skills. I saw your panel finish post. I'm lucky to scotch brite and sharkhide the panels.

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    I sealed the gaps in my driver and passenger foot boxes with Dynatron 550 Auto Seam Sealer (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1). It goes on like silicon, but dries nice and firm. You can seal gaps 1/8"-3/16" wide; it's definitely strong enough to seal the gap you've shown in the picture (which is WAY better than my gap from a kit delivered in 2015!). Use painter's tape to keep it from getting all over and making a mess.


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    I second what John said...automotive seam sealer. It comes in black and blends in with the black frame. Tape is a great idea, lay a generous amount in that seam and finger it in. Wear gloves.

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