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    6/03/2014 8:55 PM  #1

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    From: nixa, mo.
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    trunk seal

    It never seizes to amaze me, the lack of instructions vendors give with the products they sell.  I guess they figure the instrutions will come through osmosis.  I recently purchased from a Mustang parts supplier, a trunk seal for a '65 Fastback.  Nothing in the package as how it fits the trunk area.  The seal has a long side on it and a short side.  I can't see how the seal stays attaches to the area right above the gas cap.  Can someone help with how the seal goes?  Thanks

    "when I drop something, it always goes to center of the car"
     

    6/03/2014 11:41 PM  #2

    R5CYA
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    From: San Bruno, Ca.
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    Re: trunk seal

    maybe i'm misundersatnding you, but the seal glues to the trunk lid with weatherstripping adhesive on every coupe i've owned. i don't remember my brothers fastback having it mounted anywhere but the trunk lid either.
    that straighten it out for you? or am i just confused about what you're talking about?

     

    6/04/2014 9:12 AM  #3

    Novi Rick
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    Re: trunk seal

    Mount the gasket on the trunk lid.  The two ends butt together below the trunk lock.  The larger flat side of the seal is mounted to the lid with the open mouth of the "C" toward the center of the trunk lid.

    Hope this helps.

     

    6/04/2014 9:19 AM  #4

    BobE
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    Re: trunk seal

    I'll add that I used 3M weather strip adhesive and have had no issues with mine.
    Note: suggest you enlist a helper, this is a lot easier with two people.

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    6/04/2014 10:14 AM  #5

    R5CYA
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    Re: trunk seal

    BobE wrote:

    I'll add that I used 3M weather strip adhesive and have had no issues with mine.
    Note: suggest you enlist a helper, this is a lot easier with two people.

    seconded. 3m is awesome and unless it's off the car, at least one more guy to help. two's even better. make them women and it's a party!

     

    6/04/2014 4:35 PM  #6

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    Re: trunk seal

    Thanks everyone.  I see my error now.  I was trying to put it on the lip around the trunk opening instead of on the trunk lid.  The things I learn.......

    "when I drop something, it always goes to center of the car"
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