This is my first time here and I have to say this is a really cool site! Any of you guys ever change the metal piece right above the t-bar? It's the piece that the molding and tops fits into. I was checking out my molding today on my 87 Z-28 and noticed a LOT of rust under it. I was sh****** because I thought all that rust was from my t-bar. I pulled up the molding and saw that metal piece was fully rusted. There are four screws that hold it in place but they were so rusted that I just yanked on it a few times and it flew off with a thousand rusted metal pieces coming with it. I was happy to see though that my t-bar was still in good shape. I have already torn out my headliner a couple years ago because it was just falling apart because of the water leaking in. Do any of you know what that metal part is called and do I have to order it through the dealership or can I get an aftermarket piece? Any info will be greatly appreciated!

 

I know my ttops leak. I heard they all do to a degree unless you put new weather stripping on.

 

Check www.yearone.com or www.classicindustries.com both of 'em have restoration parts for Camaros/Firebirds and they may have the part that your looking for. Unfortunately I do not know what the name of that part is...but I know the one you're talking about.

 

Thanks guys. A little advice to any of you experiencing leaks--fix it as soon as possible before parts start rusting. I hope some of you will avoid this problem because of my mistakes.

 

I did last week! This weekend I used some silicone sealer from Advance Auto parts. I spead it along the rust or wherever metal met. I also applied it onder the weatherstriping (were it is applied to the body). It survived yesterday's rain so it's holding up.

-Matt

 

Smart move. I'm going to have to remember to do that!

 

Also, put some vaseline on the seals. It sometimes helps. Unfortunately I haven't had time to fix mine yet, but they don't really leak unless it's raining pretty hard for awhile. Still annoying though.