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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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.
MKIV Roadster - #9380 - Complete Kit - Delivered 7/17/18 - SOLD 5/2023
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MKIV Roadster - #TBD - Complete Kit - Delivered 11/6/23 - In Progress
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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.
John D. - Minneapolis 'Burbs
1965 El Camino - LT-1, 4L60e, 4wh discs, SC&C susp.
2013 F-150 Platinum - Twin Turbo 3.5
2018 Mk4 Roadster w/ Coyote - #9365 - Build Thread Delivery 7/3/18, 1st Start 1/4/19, 1st Road Mile 5/5/19, Legal 6/18/19, In Paint 2/25/21, Done (?) 4/2021
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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FFR 5369 Pin Drive, IRS, Trigos, Torsen, Wilwoods, FMS BOSS 302 "B" cam , Mass-flo. CA SB100 (SPCN) Registered
Delivered 4/23/06. "Finished" 4/2012 (still not done!)
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.
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.
John
MK IV Roadster #8631
Ford 302, Holley Terminator EFI, T5z, 3.55 Rear End, IRS, 17” Halibrand Replicas (9” front, 10.5” rear), Nitto 555 G2’s (275/40ZR17 front, 315/35ZR17 rear), Fast Freddie’s Power Steering, F5 Wilwood Brakes, FFMetal’s Firewall Forward, Forte’s Hydraulic Clutch & Throttle Linkage
https://www.ffcars.com/threads/phile.../#post-4776313
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.