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RB35 · 01-31-2014, 05:09 PM

I'm piecing together a Sport Coupe body. Got new trunk drain channels (from Brattons) because the '29 didn't have any. Do they go on the inside of the quarter panel or the outside of the T trim strip or between the two? Also, should they match the quarter panel curve exactly or is there some leeway?
Thanks in advance.
RB

wrndln · 01-31-2014, 07:29 PM

They go on the outside of the T strips. The T strips were spot welded to the quarterpanels.
Rusty Nelson

RB35 · 01-31-2014, 08:31 PM

Rusty,
For clarification, from outside in, it's quarter panel, t-strips and finally the drain channels are in the trunk opening, correct?
And thanks for your help.
RB

Dave Mc · 02-01-2014, 08:59 AM

Correct

wrndln · 02-01-2014, 11:40 AM

Dave Mc is correct. You should already have the T strips in place unless, for some reason, someone drill out the spot welds and removed them - not an easy task since they extend down to the rear body crossmember requiring the panel below the trunk to be removed first.
Rusty Nelson

RB35 · 02-01-2014, 06:02 PM

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The subrails were trashed, so everything was unbolted, unwelded, unriveted. I bought this as a sport coupe body with the door tops cut off and a wood bed in the trunk area. Was told it was a field truck in a vineyard. Maybe more barnyard as every time I got a sander or wire cup running, the smell of barnyard permeates the garage. Does that qualify as a barn find?

Patch panels were necessary all around and now to the trunk area. Appreciate the help.
Thanks,
Richard

edselcomet · 02-02-2014, 11:24 AM

I am in the process of installing new rain gutters in my 29 roadster.My car was missing the gutter/channel also.There appears to be remnants of sealer or gasket on the edge of the T strip that contacts the gutter.Should there be sealer between the gutter and T strip?
thanks Keith

wrndln · 02-02-2014, 05:50 PM

A sealer between the T strips and the gutter is probably not necessary with the care we take and treat our cars. It wouldn't hurt to put some electrical friction tape if you desire. You do need to install it with a glue, like contact cement, as it wont stick very well to anything except itself. Ford did originally put a friction tape like material in many places including the channel on 28/29 runningboard grooves and other places I have seen it when dismanteling my cars. It is to reduce or eliminate squeaks.
Rusty Nelson

01-31-2014, 05:09 PM	#1
RB35 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: EC, MD Posts: 137	Sport coupe trunk lid channels I'm piecing together a Sport Coupe body. Got new trunk drain channels (from Brattons) because the '29 didn't have any. Do they go on the inside of the quarter panel or the outside of the T trim strip or between the two? Also, should they match the quarter panel curve exactly or is there some leeway? Thanks in advance. RB

01-31-2014, 07:29 PM	#2
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,162	Re: Sport coupe trunk lid channels They go on the outside of the T strips. The T strips were spot welded to the quarterpanels. Rusty Nelson

01-31-2014, 08:31 PM	#3
RB35 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: EC, MD Posts: 137	Re: Sport coupe trunk lid channels Rusty, For clarification, from outside in, it's quarter panel, t-strips and finally the drain channels are in the trunk opening, correct? And thanks for your help. RB

02-01-2014, 08:59 AM	#4
Dave Mc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indian Hills,Nevada Posts: 358	Re: Sport coupe trunk lid channels Correct __________________ Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him, better take a closer look at the American Indian!" - Henry Ford

02-01-2014, 11:40 AM	#5
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,162	Re: Sport coupe trunk lid channels Dave Mc is correct. You should already have the T strips in place unless, for some reason, someone drill out the spot welds and removed them - not an easy task since they extend down to the rear body crossmember requiring the panel below the trunk to be removed first. Rusty Nelson Last edited by wrndln; 02-01-2014 at 07:11 PM.

02-01-2014, 06:02 PM	#6
RB35 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: EC, MD Posts: 137	Re: Sport coupe trunk lid channels Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The subrails were trashed, so everything was unbolted, unwelded, unriveted. I bought this as a sport coupe body with the door tops cut off and a wood bed in the trunk area. Was told it was a field truck in a vineyard. Maybe more barnyard as every time I got a sander or wire cup running, the smell of barnyard permeates the garage. Does that qualify as a barn find? Patch panels were necessary all around and now to the trunk area. Appreciate the help. Thanks, Richard

02-02-2014, 11:24 AM	#7
edselcomet Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Maple Creek,Sask,Canada Posts: 1	Re: Sport coupe trunk lid channels I am in the process of installing new rain gutters in my 29 roadster.My car was missing the gutter/channel also.There appears to be remnants of sealer or gasket on the edge of the T strip that contacts the gutter.Should there be sealer between the gutter and T strip? thanks Keith

02-02-2014, 05:50 PM	#8
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,162	Re: Sport coupe trunk lid channels A sealer between the T strips and the gutter is probably not necessary with the care we take and treat our cars. It wouldn't hurt to put some electrical friction tape if you desire. You do need to install it with a glue, like contact cement, as it wont stick very well to anything except itself. Ford did originally put a friction tape like material in many places including the channel on 28/29 runningboard grooves and other places I have seen it when dismanteling my cars. It is to reduce or eliminate squeaks. Rusty Nelson