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Old Apr 8, 2016 | 07:06 AM
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T-top weather strip issues with replacements

Hi guys, I recently redid all of the weatherstripping on my IROC

With the t-tops out, my windows fit perfectly on the rubber, but with the T's in, it pushes them out 3/8 of an inch toward the rear upper corner of the glass on both sides.

What's the best remedy for this?
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Old Apr 8, 2016 | 07:38 PM
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Re: T-top weather strip issues with replacements

Pics? What brand did you use? Did you replace the seals on the tops as well?
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Old Apr 11, 2016 | 06:53 AM
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Re: T-top weather strip issues with replacements

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Pics? What brand did you use? Did you replace the seals on the tops as well?
I replaced the t-top one, perhaps I have to move the plastic hold down tabs in a little bit. I used Soff-seal brand seals. The t-top cut out seals fit perfectly, but the windows refuse to fit into the ones on the glass t-top, it leaves about a 1/8" gap..

When the glass it out, it fits the windshield line, and rear seal perfectly.. It's almost like the seal on the glass part is pushing it out.
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Old Apr 11, 2016 | 09:13 AM
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Re: T-top weather strip issues with replacements

Might have to adjust the t-top now since factory seals weren't used
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 06:41 AM
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Re: T-top weather strip issues with replacements

Originally Posted by tealman92
Might have to adjust the t-top now since factory seals weren't used
According to research Soff Seal made the factory ones back in the day..
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 11:28 AM
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Re: T-top weather strip issues with replacements

What year did they make them? There was 4 different versions of t-top weather stripping because of warranty issues
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 01:51 PM
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Re: T-top weather strip issues with replacements

Originally Posted by tealman92
What year did they make them? There was 4 different versions of t-top weather stripping because of warranty issues
I remember reading that somewhere on this forum before I bought them. Can't find the post now.. But I used all SoffSeal brand on my Charger, and it was all really nice stuff.

I'll try adjusting the t-tops down a bit.. Maybe that'll help.


After typing this.. They seem to fit okay now.. Maybe they just had to wear in a little..

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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 03:34 PM
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Re: T-top weather strip issues with replacements

I hear with aftermarket seals after the install park it in the sun to let it all heat up and seat in. I bought all gm seals for mine once its done with paint.
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 04:42 PM
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Re: T-top weather strip issues with replacements

Originally Posted by tealman92
I hear with aftermarket seals after the install park it in the sun to let it all heat up and seat in. I bought all gm seals for mine once its done with paint.
I looked at those, for the $411 from Summit with free shipping.. I couldn't pass up the SoffSeal.. And that was a complete kit. The body seal for the T-top was very nice to install, it all fit great.. Just had some head aches with the window not sealing to the T-top Glass
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