67 shelby taillamp panel sealer or not

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.

 

And even after all that, exhaust still seems to find a way to get into the interior.

 

Love that sweet smell of 104 octane exhaust!

 

I don't know about others but I'm always learning and from my experience the short answer is yes but not effectively.

 

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 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...

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David