C1 (1960) Fender Trim

[Donald H.]

The trim on my 1960 has dumb-dumb globbed around the small T-bolts that hold the trim on (see photo). Is this correct or a bubba-ism

I'm getting them ready to send out for repair/polishing and was going to remove all the dumb-dumb and the T-bolts, then reinstall after I get them back.

Thanks,

[Jim D.]

Re: C1 (1960) Fender Trim

My 60 had it on all studs and T-bolts that entered the pass. compartment. I assume it was installed at the factory to prevent water leaks.

[Donald H.]

Re: C1 (1960) Fender Trim

Jim, I would agree that dumb-dumb around the bolt thread and hole itself to help prevent possible water penetration, but one of mine has it globbed around the T-bolt head and seems to be there to hold the T-bolt on the trim rather than prevent water penetration inside the car.

My question was really is the dumb-dumb used to hold the T-bolts in place on the trim, or just in the hole of the fender to prevent water penetration?

Thanks,

[Bruce B.]

Re: C1 (1960) Fender Trim

The sealer can be used to prevent water getting in the car. Of course it is probably only needed where the t-bolt is behind the kick panel.
The threaded t-bolt with nut (possibly a flat washer) is what holds the trim on.

[Steven B.]

Re: C1 (1960) Fender Trim

My original trim '57 had it on all T's in summer '65 when I repainted, but not as much as in your pic.

[Bill M.]

Re: C1 (1960) Fender Trim

My original trim '57 had it on all T's in summer '65 when I repainted, but not as much as in your pic.

I remember it (vaguely) on all t-bolts on my '59. I think it's an assembly aid.

[Gary B.]

Re: C1 (1960) Fender Trim

Make sure when you put the trim back on you USE the dumb dumb.

Otherwise you will need drain holes in the floor to let the water out.