Water proof GT40?
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My 40 was watertight. It never leaked anyway which I believe is unusual?
A watertight GT40.....................the 'holy grail' of GT40 ownership!
One would assume it IS attainable, but 'would likely be very time and $$$ consuming. (The '05/'06 Ford GT's are proof it can be done).
I would imagine the first thing one would have to do is weld shut the 10,000-or-so unnecessary holes in what would be the 'firewall' in a front engine car! That thing is a sieve.
One would assume it IS attainable, but 'would likely be very time and $$$ consuming. (The '05/'06 Ford GT's are proof it can be done).
I would imagine the first thing one would have to do is weld shut the 10,000-or-so unnecessary holes in what would be the 'firewall' in a front engine car! That thing is a sieve.
"Watertight" no matter what, Kev? Washing it? Driving in a downpour?
You were very fortunate indeed, Sir!
Mike Pass
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My 40 is also watertight. It takes a long time and many different profiles of rubber seal. I think one of the main problems is where the door tops are essentially flat. The door top slides rather than just meeting edge to edge so if the seal is tight enough to seal there is too much friction so I put a thin wipe of silicone grease on the rubber and on this top part of the door to allow the door to slide shut easily I also have the clips on the inner edges which hold the door down firmly when the door is shut.
Cheers
Mike
Cheers
Mike
Hi All
My 40 has been on the road since 1996 - never leaked - been in the most torrential downpours on many occasions - I did a host of mods while building, they all worked it would seem! - 17,000 miles of British weather!
Bob MacDonald
My 40 has been on the road since 1996 - never leaked - been in the most torrential downpours on many occasions - I did a host of mods while building, they all worked it would seem! - 17,000 miles of British weather!
Bob MacDonald
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I admire the ones who managed a dry GT40 inside !
Myne definitely does not
Myne definitely does not
Mine is also completely watertight, I’ve also been out in torrential rain, not very often I might add.
I should add that I still got wet when I opened the door to get out but was bone dry up to that point.
Rick Muck- Mark IV
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We ask customers if they understand the difference between "waterproof" and "water resistant!"
Also true of '05/'06 Ford GT's sometimes!
No drips or runs, that`s waterproof to me. I`m sure it wouldn`t be as dry as James Bond`s Lotus if it was completely submerged but good enough for me.
Mine leaks, windo flaps even when closed have a small gap between flap and main window so rain can get in there,
bottom of door to sill, water seeps in there in heavy rain. Manages to get in past a bulb seal and dampens the sill carpet.
The DAX uses a removable fiberglass cover over pedal area and some weaping happens around there. Or if you hit a deep puddle drips on your feet.
this after a lot of sealing!
ian
bottom of door to sill, water seeps in there in heavy rain. Manages to get in past a bulb seal and dampens the sill carpet.
The DAX uses a removable fiberglass cover over pedal area and some weaping happens around there. Or if you hit a deep puddle drips on your feet.
this after a lot of sealing!
ian
Bill Kearley
Supporter
A water proof GT40, HAHAHA. One would have to go to quite a bit of work!
I got mine pretty close in the end. Normal rain was fine, but fast at a circuit in a downpour and some would sneak in. Those odd drips add up. But far better than the carpet-is-in-a-puddle where everyone starts out.
But I remember the 'drying out sessions' and wet carpet smell fondly..
But I remember the 'drying out sessions' and wet carpet smell fondly..
I bet we’ve all drilled them