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Old Nov 9, 2020 | 12:04 PM
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Looking for original GM t top seals 91 firebird formula

Looking for some original gm top seals for my 91 formula firebird, already removed seals and glue to put in some seals the P.O. included with the car but the front top corner was too long for some reason and they didn't fit. They where some aftermarket brand. I heard that original gm ones will fit perfect no form fit crap they just work. Where can I find some? Links? And did the t tops change sometime in 91? I'm willing to pay a lot If i can get some actual gm seals. Thanks a ton for any answers I'm really tired of my leaky t tops...
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Old Nov 9, 2020 | 01:55 PM
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Re: Looking for original GM t top seals 91 firebird formula

I think I got my door seals from Hawks and my wife's T-Top ones from Eklers, I'd bet these will have yours also.
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Old Nov 9, 2020 | 02:59 PM
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Re: Looking for original GM t top seals 91 firebird formula

Originally Posted by Dirty_Duke
Looking for some original gm top seals for my 91 formula firebird, already removed seals and glue to put in some seals the P.O. included with the car but the front top corner was too long for some reason and they didn't fit. They where some aftermarket brand. I heard that original gm ones will fit perfect no form fit crap they just work. Where can I find some? Links? And did the t tops change sometime in 91? I'm willing to pay a lot If i can get some actual gm seals. Thanks a ton for any answers I'm really tired of my leaky t tops...
Yes, the t-top seal design changed mid-91 production year. Later 1991 and all 1992 cars got drain spouts in all four top corners. Not sure about the GM seals, but I have yet to see a set of seals from anyone else that incorporates this design, which is a shame because I'm almost positive that's what's causing my late build '91 to leak in hard rains now. Lots of people on here said that the Fairchild brand seals had those drains, but they don't, and I couldn't justify $800+ or whatever the GM seals cost.
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Old Nov 9, 2020 | 03:36 PM
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Re: Looking for original GM t top seals 91 firebird formula

Originally Posted by navy02ws6
Yes, the t-top seal design changed mid-91 production year. Later 1991 and all 1992 cars got drain spouts in all four top corners. Not sure about the GM seals, but I have yet to see a set of seals from anyone else that incorporates this design, which is a shame because I'm almost positive that's what's causing my late build '91 to leak in hard rains now. Lots of people on here said that the Fairchild brand seals had those drains, but they don't, and I couldn't justify $800+ or whatever the GM seals cost.
do you happen to know when the t tops changed so I can look at my vin and see if I have them?
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Old Nov 10, 2020 | 01:07 PM
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Re: Looking for original GM t top seals 91 firebird formula

Originally Posted by Dirty_Duke
do you happen to know when the t tops changed so I can look at my vin and see if I have them?
Just look at the seals with the t-top popped open, if you can get to the car.
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