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MG TD TF 1500 - rubber sealer round front body support

I was installing some sound proofing and came across this rubber 'sealer' around the inside front body support.

I have one on the passagner side and it is placed on top of the floor board. Seems to me it sould have been underneath it ?

There isn't one on the driver side...

Any idea?

Believe it or not I think this is the first thing I could not find a photo of on Dave Braun's site!

Dave
1955 mgtf


Dave Moore

Dave,
I'm just finishing my '55 TF and yes, there should be a rubber sealer on both sides and yes again, it should be under the floor.
Sincerely,
Dave B.
DW Burdette

Dave, I would highly recommend that you thoroughly paint your floorboards with a good enamel to seal them against moisture. The originals were painted but not very well sealed resulting in evenutal rotting.


Jim Merz

the bottom has a layer of varnish (PO) and smooth rubberised underseal(Me). I just coated the inside with wood preserver. Need to let it dry for a couple of days before it will take paint :)

Dave
Dave Moore

When I replace the floorboards, I coat them with a Minwax stain. I think it is called ebony, it is black and a custom mix. I follow up with three coats of water based satan urethane. It looks just like a satin paint, but offers much better protection.
-David
D. Sander

This thread was discussed on 01/07/2012

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