62 gas tank lid sealer

[John F.]

What is used to seal the gas tank cover to the body? I have replaced all the jnuts and will be installing new screws w/washers. Where can you get the sealer?

[Larry C.]

Re: 62 gas tank lid sealer

Strip caulking that can be bought at most auto parts stores. The caulking stays pliable and doesn't harden. The strips are about 3/16" in diameter (maybe less) and 12" in length, as I recall. Larry

[Steven N.]

Re: 62 gas tank lid sealer

John,

The original sealer can be found at ACE Hardware. It is a white chauking and can be bought in rolls so you can use one continious piece. Use two rolled coils to circle cover. Yours, Steven J..............

[John F.]

Re: 62 gas tank lid sealer

Thanks Steven! John

John,

The original sealer can be found at ACE Hardware. It is a white chauking and can be bought in rolls so you can use one continious piece. Use two rolled coils to circle cover. Yours, Steven J..............

[Bruce B.]

Re: 62 gas tank lid sealer

John F.
My 62 Corvettes have all had black non-hardening strip caulk sealing the gas tank cover to the body section above the gas tank.
Available at body shops or automotive supply stores.

[Christopher R.]

Re: 62 gas tank lid sealer

John F.
My 62 Corvettes have all had black non-hardening strip caulk sealing the gas tank cover to the body section above the gas tank.
Available at body shops or automotive supply stores.

If it's an old-timer behind the counter, ask him for "dum dum."

3M used to make a black kind and a grey kind. I know 1 kind is still available. Not sure if it's black or the grey.

Usually can't see the caulk once the cover is installed.

[Stephen R.]

Re: 62 gas tank lid sealer

I bought the grey ( I think that they still make both) and it's found near where they keep the caulk for windows, frames etc.

[Chuck L.]

Re: 62 gas tank lid sealer

Mine was just like Bruce says, black non-hardening. Only one car to compare, though.

[John F.]

Re: 62 gas tank lid sealer

Thanks. I found 3M Strip-Calk at Carquest....John