Body Gasket Installed – 1966 VW Beetle Project

Got the body gasket installed.  I used some clear silicone to hold it all in place.  Small nails were originally used to secure this seal in place at the factory.  I have a ton of clamps, which were really necessary to hold the gasket in place while the silicone was drying.  Joan says, “You can never have too many clamps.”  That’s for sure!  =)  The gasket was cut into two pieces.  One piece for the front cross panel support, and then the 2nd piece for the other 3 sides (driver, passenger, and rear cross members under rear seat).  Looks good!  All ready for the body now!  =)

 

 

Pieces cut and held in place by clamps…

 

 

Where the two pieces meet at the front cross panel support…

 

 

Strategic cuts to make it bend around the corners…

 

 

Section on rear cross members clamped while silicone dries…

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