ragtop weatherstrips - what a b***h to install!

Discussion in 'The ragtop shop' started by 70sgeek, Dec 24, 2005.

  1. 70sgeek

    70sgeek drive it like a rental.

    I hope I NEVER have to replace my top weatherstrips again - what a pain where the sun doesn't shine :moonu: it is, especially to get the 2 rear siderail strips bolted down :rant: .

    On the plus side, the full kit I got from CARS, Inc. has been perfect so far - definitely keeping their catalog handy for other stuff I'll need in the future.
     
  2. badcat

    badcat Big Buick Driver

    Any additional tips you can add. I just got my kit a few weeks ago from Cars, and I am about to redo my weatherstrip....

    Thanks,
     
  3. Russ Waters

    Russ Waters Well-Known Member

    When I installed my kit 2 years ago I had to mark/drill new holes in the weatherstrip to line up with my exisiting holes in the top frame. The middle seal was also a "hair" too long so fit wasn't perfect. Pretty pricey, too. I think they were "SoftSeal" brand. Check my spelling on the company name.

    Russ Waters
    1970 Skylark Convertible 455
     
  4. 70sgeek

    70sgeek drive it like a rental.

    had one strip that didn't quite line up with every hole but it wasn't a problem. A bit pricey, agreed but good stuff and 1-stop shopping. This time it was worth any trade off there might have been to piece the kit together..
     

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