Just curious if it is correct to seal around rear taillmap panel on 67 shelbys . I know it shows on 68 shelbys to do so from the assembly manuals,but 67 manual is not very clear in that area. I might be wrong but for safety reasons i would think something needs to be done to stop exhaust from entering interior.
Hi to a 67 fan.To answer your question simply,yes this needs to be sealed.It will allow exhaust fumes to enter the interior if you dont seal it.With the chemicals available now you have a wide range to choose from,and done neatly it will not be visible.To verify it is not leaking-spray with water,and watch for any signs of leaking.It is also important to make sure the trunk lid has a good seal and it fits properly.sometimes you must shim to get a good fit. Hope this helps.
That is what i felt also. Can any of the experts tell me if they did it when shelby coverted them originally?
I don't know about others but I'm always learning and from my experience the short answer is yes but not effectively.
Bob, thanks for replying. I went ahead a put sealer around the entire taillamp panel. I was just concerned because we all know sometimes when we drive these cars we get out and smell like exhaust. Not an attractive cologne. I plan on driving this car a little. These things were not sealed up with the black out plates like the 68's.Maybe thats why they did that in 68. Here is a pic of progress. Pretty cool car auto, a/c, 500 and red!
Yes, this is a problem area on '67 Shelbys. I worked hard to eliminate the exhaust fumes from entering. Never completely fixed the situation. However, there are some things that can be done to negate the damage done by high school drop outs with chain saws. 1. Use sealant ( lots) around the tail lamp buckets. 2. Make sure the trunk lid seal is in good shape. 3. Adjust the trunk lid for best fit. 4. Position the inside side vents (upper scoops ) to full open. 5. ALWAYS drive with driver's window Open at least 1/2". The Kamm style rear spoiler deck really works and with the exhaust pipes ending where they do; it just sucks the exhaust fumes right back into the car. Good Luck.
For me it is more like every time. Ah, a red 67 GT500 is that the original color? Less than 100 of those made.
Looks great thanks for the pics. I should mention before you get to far along and since you are going to so much trouble to make this car assembly line correct that you painted the oil cooler the 68 Shelby blueish color instead of the 67 Shelby semi gloss black color.
Is anyone reproducing the '67 oil cooler ? I checked Jim Cowles' site (Shelby Parts and Restoration) and the cooler is shown as "NA".
I had a run of the coolers made aswell as hoses about a year ago. Only have one other cooler .I will check with supplier mon. and see if they will do another batch if you are inerested or anyone else.
I have this problem big-time! But I find keeping the windows and vents shut makes it better. I assume that the slipstream passing the open windows sucks air out of the car, and that pressure drop helps to suck the exhaust in. With the windows closed, the suction doesn't happen. Of course there could be different causes in this case. My exhaust is pretty old (and about to be replaced) and I think there are a few small leaks all along the pipes. Also, the problem got a lot better when I mounted my new rear bumper, as the gasses were coming throught the bolt holes above the rear valence panel! Doesn't stop me having fun though... http://www.mocgb.net/forums/showthread.php?t=21557&page=3 David