TRUNK LEAK! Thick gasket? 1st gen F body?????
 

Hey guys - the trunk on the 68 bird leaks pretty bad. The stock replacement gasket isn't very thick. While the body panels are new, I'm sure the fact they don't fit like a new OEM is part of the issue as well.

However, it seems if I had a thicker gasket it would seal.

Any suggestions on where to get one that would fit tighter?????

Seems we have similar issues lol, I'd like to know this as well. :lol:

I found some universal stuff on JC Whitney. The tallest I found is this:

http://www.jcwhitney.com/stick-on-re...lterid=c3824j1

There is a list of all the styles and sizes here:

http://www.jcwhitney.com/stick-on-re...DetailTabPanel

Mine has leaked for 18 years
 

Even after new quarters and deck lid. Was leaking from the back glass before I glued it in like new style.

I also just have my stripping in the channel with no glue. I am sure it is getting around the seal there. Did you glue yours in?

No glue at this time - wanted to fit it first. I'm sure that isn't helping, but it is flooding in there.

It seems you need to make some minor weatherstripping gutter adjustments. First off you need to see in what area the water is entering. Than take a rubber mallet and hit underneath the gutter. This will raise the metal gutter and help the trunk gasket seal against the trunk lid. I would also glue in the weatherstrip first using 3m black glue. With allot of sheet metal replacement it doesn't take much for the gutter to get bent down. I hope this helps and solves the problem.