Air tight FC

[HARKO]

Is it possible ?
   The car I'm rebuilding at the moment is to be an everyday ride (A-B-C & D type transport.)Cool Dads Car and I was wondering if anyone has an airtight FC thats had REPRRO rubbers fitted
After reading peoples drama's with poor fitment and rubbers that arent the same as original I would like to know if it is possible ?
  And also if someone has some good photo's of a Corsair Tan with Indian Ivory insert wagon in their collection.

[RodM]

I've  got an FC ute which is fitted with Rare Spare rubbers. They have been in for approximately 4 years and I still need to have the vent window open in order to shut the doors properly without slamming. So answering your question, yes it is possible.

Rod

[craiga]

I am just about to replace door and vent rubbers, as well as baily channel in the Poo Mobile so like Harko I would appreciate if someone can recommend good replacements. Are Rare Spares units OK, or Bill Thompsons, or Spectrum, or do they all come out of the same place.

also any tips would be appreciated, especially rubber cement type and how to stop the front door rubber twisting where it meets the top of the front guards. A large number of restos I have seen have this problem.

Cheers,

Craig.

[craiga]

Hey Harko,

Here's your Corsair Tan over India Ivory Wagon.

Beautiful

[FCwagon]

Hi Harko,
My wagon was air-tight following the original resto. I  ended up venting it through the A pillar because I got sick of slamming the door a couple of times every time I got in. I used a mix of Rares and Peter Jackson rubbers because they are from different sources and different quality (and price). If you're replacing the whole lot I would suggest PJ rubbers for the rear cargo area glass. The Rares ones I used were crap and split at the joints in each corner. I had a conversation with the chiefs at RSP about it and they promised to look into it for me about 2 years ago - still waiting.
The best adhesive for them is the Loctite rubber glue Rares sell. You only need a pinhead every 100ml or so on the straight sections & a few more on the bends.

At the top corner of the front door because the repro rubbers don't have the extra flap bit like the originals, I found it will sit down better if you glue it in that section a little twisted downward and also put a real small dob of glue on the seal edge and fold that down as well. Once the seal has been in place for a few weeks you can gently pick it apart again and it will keep it's profile and not bulge out between the door & guard like you often see. Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Leigh

[HARKO]

Thanks guys extremely informative I will now follow your que, and in general its just good to know that an airtight seal can be acheived , How about at decent MPH can you hear any wind whistle ?
And thanks for that pic of the Poo Bus Craig ( Can you swap the colours to become a full poo machine - it might help you brush up on those photoshop skills for that competition )

[craiga]

Harko,

A bit rough but close enuff.....

[HARKO]

Cheer's Craig,
                    Is anyone else learning or touching up on Photoshop since seeing what can be acheived ?

[RET]

I particularly like the aerodynamic looking mud streak (geez I hope it's mud ) near the front wheel arch....

And before Cat asks, is that '57 poo or '59 poo?

[craiga]

RET,

The streak you refer to is an aftermarket "poo" accessory - bolt on poo flares

No, not really, just bad photoshopping

Had a great time on Saturday night at the 21st. Here's a picture of the future owner of the Poo Mobile. He's my 3 year old nephew Kyle, and he'll be about 60 years old before he gets his grubby little mitts on it

Cheers,

Craig.

[Cat]

Well Richard you took the words right out of my mouth!!  Quite clearly it's '59 poo......you see '57 poo is far more subtle and sophisticated   Of course you realise if you want maximum poo impact you should go for an FE - it has a more complete poo coverage rather than just skid marks down the side!
Cat
PS We thought the movies at the 21st were fantastic.  I nearly recognised a lot of the faces but for the extra hair and less tummy    A well organised event that's for sure, so congratuations to the organisers!