I've done this on my 60. I also had a 60 LeBaron parts car that had them.
They had just a few dabs of adhesive near the middle of them. Since all
the edges are below the trim, I don't see any need to seal them with
anything. However, do be sure to seal the bolts in the long pot metal
trim pieces, or these will leak.
John
John Corey wrote:
> O Assembled Sages of Imperial Knowledge:
>
> I am about to put the stainless roof inserts on Subtle XS, my main 61
> project car. I got to wondering about how best to keep moisture from
> between there and the painted roof steel below. I am perplexed! If
> I seal the front edge, to keep out driving water at speed, OK, but
> shouldn't I then seal the top edge (under the chrome spears) for the
> same reason? But then I though, if I do that, then any moisture that
> does find its way in, won't be able to dry out. I surely can't seal
> the bottom edge, as that would trap even liquid water. If I don't
> seal it anywhere, it will get lots of moisture and rub against the
> paint, too. What to do? Has anyone ever pulled an original SS panel
> off to see how it was done at the factory? Does anyone have any
> experience or logic to support, full, partial or no edge sealing?
> Thanks in advance for all advice.
>
> j 'its always sumthin' c
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> Troy, NY 12180 USA
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