Here's a series of pics. Any advice is appreciated!

 

#2

 

#3

 

#4

 

#5

 

Looks like most of those are going to have to be replaced with better weatherstripping. It would help if you told us what is the problem. The first one looks like you either lost a cap or it's rusted over somehow. I can't tell you what's wrong with the door handle. The ground effects looks like it's split. I had that also and I used a little sealant on the inside of the slice and sanded down about 1/2 and inch on both sides of the crack. A little bondo over the top to seal it and then paint of the bondo. Looks pretty damn good if you ask me. Looks like you're also missing a triangle for the window. You can just buy those from GM or anywhere online. The t-top weatherstripping is a pain. I'm currently in the process of removing all my seals for a new paint job and then I'm going to replace them with new ones. You should look into something like that - just straight out replacing rather than repairing. Good luck.

 

Thats kinda what I was looking for. I wasn't sure if there was a way to restore the triangle. The cap thing, where do you get new caps? The frame around the hatch, what's the best way to prep/paint it? As far as the door handle, can you just sand it and repaint it?

 

Yes you could just sand the door handle down, but those things cost like 5 dollars a piece, you'd be paying more for sandpaper and paint, and it wouldn't look as nice. As for the triangles, you can buy them from GM or on Ebay for around 20 dollars. I am not too sure about the caps, best bet would be to go to a junkyard. I'm not sure if GM is that specific on those parts. The trim around the trunk is extremely hard to replace. I just used the metal toothbrushes to grind some of the rust off and sandpaper for the rest. You can easily get those at a home depot or even a pep boys. Then you just put some sealant over top of the metal to help prevent rust and paint over top of that. Hope this helps.

 

#4 is the exact same problem that I am having. If anyone knows the part number for that peice, I would be greatly appreciative.

 

the part # for #4 is epoxy. just glue it back up. i did that on one, and it lasted 4 years without a problem, and is probably still there (i sold the car in 2001). you can do it so it's not noticeable from the outside and only on the inside if you really look closely.

 

on my t-tops i dont have #4... is that the ONLY reason they leak? they leak in from the sides... they dont leak at all from the roof...

thanks,

tom :lala:

 

I just looked on ebay for the door handles and there were tons for about $12 each. As far as the moulding by the door, should I glass it on the back side before using bondo?