62'-63' GT Hawk Deck Lid Overlay

[ROADRACELARK]

Has anyone come up with a suitable way to attach the overlay when the majority of the
mounting screw retainer tabs have been broken off??? Obviously drilling holes and using
#10 sheet metal screws is not an option and neither is "double-sided emblem tape". And
OBTW, JB Weld, as well as other similar products won't keep the original mounting screws
from popping off. Even after sand blasting the small area for a rough surface to glue to.
Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.


Dan Miller
Auburn, GA

[(S)]

Fusor metal bonding adhesive can be found at good paint stores. Use anti seize on the studs so it does not happen again. Fusor can only be removed by heat at about 400' so be sure you get it in the right place.

[Pat Skelly]

I used the two sided tape on my '62 and have had no problem, 4 years and counting.

[ROADRACELARK]

Thanks (S), I checked some major hardware stores with no luck, but on line it appears it would be easier to find at an auto body shop supply outlet. I'm working on it.

Thanks Pat. My problem with the double-sided tape is should you have to remove the overlay, it will look like a pretzel by the time you get it off. I had a parts car one time someone had stuck that overlay on...what a mess. Not only that but the tape will not hold it tight around the edges and leaves and straw find their way down behind the overlay. Just my observations. Thanks

Dan Miller
Auburn, GA

[(S)]

http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/lord-fusor-metal-bonding-adhesive-fast-p-15935.aspx

[mbstude]

I've heard a lot of great things about the Fusor, and intend to use it in a few places on my '59. From what I've been told, if you ever want to remove that overlay, Fusor is not the way to go.

FWIW, it'd seem that double-sided-tape would hold the edges down, if you put the tape on the edges.

[ROADRACELARK]

Matthew,

Just to be clear, I would be gluing the original mounting screws to the overlay, not gluing the overlay to the deck lid. This way it will mount the way the factory
intended and seal all the way around. The thickness of the tape will allow leaves straw etc. to get down behind the overlay, then hear comes the rust.

Dan Miller
Auburn, GA

[Milaca]

How about adhesive backed magnets? Stick the thin flexible magnets to the aluminum overlay and let the magnetism hold the overlay to the steel trunklid. Should be strong enough to hold it on, yet weak enough to remove it with little force. Don't like that idea? How about some clear silicone sealant? A few beads applied with a caulking gun should hold it on, yet not the strongest bonding agent available. A bead around the inside perimeter edge will also keep dirt from getting in there. Perhaps a latex based sealant would be better?

[N8N]

I'm thinking, just stick the overlay on with the double sided tape directly to the trunk lid - but do it "sloppy" so the tape actually sticks out outside the edge of the overlay. then trim it with a razor blade after it's installed. leave a little gap in the middle of the bottom of the overlay so that if anything *does* get behind there it can drain out.

NB: I haven't tried this, I'm just thinking out loud.

Some of the double sided tape is pretty strong; some of the 3M stuff has been holding an auxiliary gauge panel under the dash of my pickemup truck for several years now.

nate