weatherstripping
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From: Ocala,Fl. USA
weatherstripping
Ive got a fairly common problem among T-Top cars, the weatherstripping is leaking. Anybody know how much it is to replace it on bothe sides?
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1984 Berlinetta.
LG4 305
Holley #1850 600 c.f.m. carb.
Edelbrock Performer intake.
TH-700R4 tranny.
Flowmaster 80 series/ 3" cat-back pipe.
Accel Superstock Coil.
7.5 10-bolt rear/ 3.08's.
Edelbrock Pro-flow air cleaner.
Pioneer head unit, Pioneer front 4X6's, Cerwin Vega rear 6x9's.
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Personal Quote: "The Rice-Boys all tremble with fear when the old American V8 draws near."
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---Grady---
1984 Berlinetta.
LG4 305
Holley #1850 600 c.f.m. carb.
Edelbrock Performer intake.
TH-700R4 tranny.
Flowmaster 80 series/ 3" cat-back pipe.
Accel Superstock Coil.
7.5 10-bolt rear/ 3.08's.
Edelbrock Pro-flow air cleaner.
Pioneer head unit, Pioneer front 4X6's, Cerwin Vega rear 6x9's.
Daily Driver.
Personal Quote: "The Rice-Boys all tremble with fear when the old American V8 draws near."
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Joined: Jul 2001
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From: Boca Raton, Fl.,Usa
To much in my opinion, because alot of times when they start leaking it takes alot of time and moneyt to figure out exactly what were the leak is coming from. Its not always the stripping, it can be the body also. The weatherstripping was about $400 when i replaced it. I just sold my car because of how mush the t-tops cost me.
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From: So.west IN
Car: 87 Formula/ 00 Xtreme
Engine: TPI 305/ v6
Transmission: struggling t-5/ 4l60E
Axle/Gears: 3.08/ 3.23
TACreations sells a GM t-top kit for both sides for around $160. Installation yourself is not very difficult (instruction included)
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From: Western PA
Car: 1986 IROC-Z
See if you can find out exactly where the leak is coming from. Just put up your windows and spray some water from a hose on the top of your car to simulate rain. Depending on how much the car leaks, this could take a while (my car leaks verrry slightly). Once you find the leak, you may want to try putting some RTV gasket-maker on there. It comes in a tube and is available at most auto parts stores. Then, place a sheet of wax paper on the RTV and put the T-tops back on. This will cause the RTV to "form" around the T-top seal without sticking to the T-top itself.
I am going to try this on my car in about a week or so. My dad suggested it to me, and I don't really see a reason why it wouldn't work.
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1986 Camaro IROC-Z
Code 23 Paint ("IROC Blue")
305 TPI w/ Auto Tranny
Grant GT Steering Wheel
New A/C Motor!
I am going to try this on my car in about a week or so. My dad suggested it to me, and I don't really see a reason why it wouldn't work.
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1986 Camaro IROC-Z
Code 23 Paint ("IROC Blue")
305 TPI w/ Auto Tranny
Grant GT Steering Wheel
New A/C Motor!