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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 04:41 AM
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where to find the right t-top weatherstrips?

hi,

I have a problem in my car and with my t-top's.

I like to buy a new weatherstrips to my car, but here in Finland they don't understand what are the right weatherstrips into my car.

Could someboby help me!

I haven't vin code to my car, because this option code blanket isn't in the right place in the glovebox. (Sorry my english!)

What is this t-top model? Were could I finf the right weatherstrips to the body and sunroof?

My car year model is 1987 (H).

Here is one picture: http://www.nic.fi/~ilku/gta5.html

and here is my weatherstrip problem (you can see that SoffSeal weatherstrips doesn't fit to my car. What are the right weatherstrips?): http://forum.f-bodyfinland.com/Yabbs...topic=1126.645

Thank you,
Ilku
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 08:25 AM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
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Re: where to find the right t-top weatherstrips?

Look at your Tops, if they have "C&C" on them then you need the C&C style seals... I THink Hawks thirdgen parts has the seals but I am not sure...

SoftSeal or a GM seal will NOT work as the T-tops on your car are actually an aftermarket conversion.

John
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 10:13 AM
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Re: where to find the right t-top weatherstrips?

Originally Posted by okfoz
Look at your Tops, if they have "C&C" on them then you need the C&C style seals... I THink Hawks thirdgen parts has the seals but I am not sure...

SoftSeal or a GM seal will NOT work as the T-tops on your car are actually an aftermarket conversion.

John
Thank you very much, this 'll help me to find the right seals!

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/in...ROD&ProdID=164

and this:
http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/in...ROD&ProdID=165

What does this "Car & Concepts" means?

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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 01:51 PM
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Re: where to find the right t-top weatherstrips?

cars & concepts is just the name of a company that did aftermarket " T " top conversions . good luck .
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 01:54 PM
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Re: where to find the right t-top weatherstrips?

Originally Posted by UNCLE TOM
cars & concepts is just the name of a company that did aftermarket " T " top conversions . good luck .
Thanks!
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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Re: where to find the right t-top weatherstrips?

I had C & C tops in my old 84 but they did not have the C & C logo. So, dont just go on that.
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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Re: where to find the right t-top weatherstrips?

Originally Posted by yankeecarman
I had C & C tops in my old 84 but they did not have the C & C logo. So, dont just go on that.
Those are definitely C&C T-tops. The plastic trim pieces are a match. There are places advertising new seals, but I'm not sure of their availability.
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 02:54 AM
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Re: where to find the right t-top weatherstrips?

Try the Sunroof Doctor.
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 09:15 AM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Re: where to find the right t-top weatherstrips?

Cars & Concepts was a company located West of Detroit Between Novi and US-23 off of I-96. C&C did many conversions for Ford & GM, they actually made the 1988 Banchee Prototype for Pontiac, and I believe they did the Olds Cutlass Verts for GM in the 90's, I belive they also did the Convertible conversions for Ford on the 80's Mustang. IIRC they did some Pontiac Fiero Convertibles too... In short they were not a small company and they were very similar to ASC in function.

Interestingly C&C also made T-tops for several other models:
Firebird & Camaro - 1973 - 1981, 82+
Monte Carlo, Cutlas, Regal, Grand Prix 78 - 83
Mustang & Capri 79 - 93
Dodge Aspen, Plymouth Volare 77 - 80
Dodge Mirada, Chrysler Cordoba 80 - 83

My info stops at 1983

ALSO they made a Notchback hatch for our cars way before the 88 GTA offered it.


John

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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 07:33 AM
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Re: where to find the right t-top weatherstrips?

Yes, you are correct, I was a C&C dealer for years and did T-tops, they are C&C units, I know C&C had been bought out and have not done T-Tops for many years, I remember that their seals were much cheaper than GM's as we serviced both. Finding the seals now, not sure...good luck...also they did the aerocoupe monte carlos as well....Rob
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Old Oct 5, 2014 | 05:18 PM
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Re: where to find the right t-top weatherstrips?

Mine leak right now and I look forward to getting new ones.

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/t-...stripping-kit/

or try

http://www.sunroofdoctor.com/8292f.htm

I would call them first, before you order, to get all the parts you need.
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