Process to do seal kit on Convertible top

Discussion in 'The ragtop shop' started by xplantdad, Jan 8, 2012.

  1. xplantdad

    xplantdad Newbie with Buicks!

    This would be for a 1971 Skylark Convertible...My buddy Dan Vasic says it's easy :)

    Anyone have any tips??:TU:
     
  2. rifo

    rifo Well-Known Member

    I would like to see any thing on this as well. Anyone done it?
     
  3. dl7265

    dl7265 No car then Mopar

    Yeah , just becareful and don't drop the screws . :)

    DL
     
  4. gsjo

    gsjo Platinum Level Contributor

    You may very well have to adjust your glass for fit/seal afterwards.If this is a power window car ,give yourself some extra time:Brow: Joe
     
  5. tufbuick

    tufbuick RIP

    I have not seen a convertible yet that doesn't suffer from some wind noise or a water leak. Want a 'vert, then these are things you have to deal with.

    My body guy spent hours adjusting windows and seals on BiggestRed and although it's 99% better I still have a little noise at speed and maybe a leak or two when it rains. Water leaks on my car depend on what angle the car is parked...flat surface, NO LEAK...on a hill, a little spot on the seat.

    :Dou:
     
  6. rifo

    rifo Well-Known Member

    My 71 has power windows, so I guess I will need to set aside a little extra time. This is my first ever convertible and I have been surprised by how little wind noise it has. The window seals look worn and I believe they are original. I keep it in the garage and expect it will leak water somewhere if left out in the rain. I once rented a new Dodge convertible in 1995 and it dripped a little water inside. I have washed it and it did not leak but I did not spray the convertible top, just the windows. I have a Fisher body manual for 1970 and it looks like it will apply to the 71 as well. Hope I won't have to adjust the windows though.
     

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