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    Default Floor panel sealing

    I recently removed the floor panels in my 64' 88" to do some work in the transmission area. I'm trying to decide what I should I use, if anything, to seal the floor panels when I put them back. Strip caulk is one option but I was wondering what others use. Anyone know what the factory used if anything?

    Thanks,
    Ed

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    any kind of body shop sealent, the rope works, as does the caulk,

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    Strip caulk, Dum Dum putty, monkey ****. All similar stuff people have used.
    1965 SIIa 88",1975 Ex-MOD 109/Ambulance, 1989 RRC, blah, blah, blah...

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    Our hosts sell window glazing. It works well for this purpose because it's already flat - comes in a ribbon format in rolls. When sandwiched, it won't expand unpredictably, squeezing out the edges and it won't leave the floor panel gaps higher in some places and lower in others.
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    I used the adhesive backed black foam weatherstrip from the hardware store. It compresses enough so that the panels fit perfectly. The foam fills all gaps and makes no mess for you. When it is time to renew it peels off fairly easily and the glue cleans up with mineral spirits.

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    I have used butyl window glazing, and I would not recommend it. It is too much of an adhesive and makes removing the panels difficult. Stick with the grey rope caulk or the 3M Strip Caulk.

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    Mortite is a brand avail at the big HW stores. Enough on a roll to lay more in where you need it and do the job twice.
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    I just finished this job on my landy. I used this stuff: http://www.eastwood.com/ew-flexible-...-bk-2-lbs.html One box is enough to do the floor pans 4 times over.

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    Sealing? How does the water go out?
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