Re: [DML] Re: T-Pannel Removal

[Jake Kamphoefner <jakekamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Not so fast, Todd...
 
The T-panel was indeed secured (from the factory) with this tape/padding that the owner described, as well as bolts (ok, actually screws).  The tape/padding is used to set the level of the T-panel, and gives proper alignment so the doors don't hit it.  It is not uncommon to have a previous owner try to replace deteriorated padding with some other material, but it sounds like he's got the original stuff to me.
 
Also, Randall Brown is a 3M employee, and an expert on all 3M products used on the DeLorean  --I would trust him!  :-)
 
Besides, if this owner doesn't know about delorean.com (as well as the other parts sources), the T-panel foam is the least of his worries!
 
For me and 1063,
Jake Kamphoefner


Todd Nelson <tan5732@xxxxxxx> wrote:
The mounting tape installation method does not sound right to me. I was 
under the impression that all panels were fastened using a simple bolt down 
method that ensured easy removal for minor repairs. I would go to 
delorean.com and look under their online store, then open the "frame and 
body" section. Click on the area of the car that best fits your T-panel 
(most likely the roof section). Look at the diagrams that they include they 
are very descriptive and would give you exact part numbers for original 
parts. Delorean.com is based out of Houston which is where all of the spare 
parts from Dunmurry were shipped to when the factory shut down. So you know 
you are going to get original parts. I would guess that you are not the 
original owner of the car and that the previous owner made a "quick-fix". I 
would without a doubt get the right part if you have already gone through 
the trouble of taking it all apart.

Todd
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "azman3us" 
To: 
Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2004 6:05 PM
Subject: [DML] Re: T-Pannel Removal


> Most auto stores carry 3M Molding tape - this tape is from the VHB
> family (has a red liner) you can also stack the tape. As all
> attachment tape jobs you MUST have a clean surface to work with, as
> oil, dirt etc will cause the tape to fail. As a tip when
> instructions call for the use of rubbing alcohol do not use the 70%
> mixture, as the other 30% is water, look for the 100% or 90%
> products. As I have never removed a T panel not sure of the way it
> is installed - the tape sounds fishy Can any one else speak to this?
>
> Randal
>
>
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "gjl463" wrote:
>> I just removed my T-pannel to check things out while I'm re-
> painting
>> the windshield header and it appeared that the T-pannel was secured
>> to the body with some sort of thick double-sided tape. In some
>> spots the tape was layered thicker to create a higher resting
>> position to the body. It looks like it was meant to be done this
>> way to help level the panel to the body and match height to the
>> doors and especially the front header. Is this a correct
>> assumption? Does anyone know what type of tape can be used to
>> replace it with? Looks like a half-inch black double-sided
>> weatherstrip tape. (note: this is not the same tape that covers the
>> electrical compartment)
>


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