enRo
06-30-2005, 06:10 PM
I yanked off the ttop weatherstripping today and what a PITA that was! Now I have a few questions if any of you are experienced with replacement.
#1. I took off the center molding piece (well not technically "took off" more like "pryed off with a chizzel, hammer, and a tire iron :lol: ) and came across 4 unbelievably rusted, distorted, and mangled screws that are located UNDER the center piece. Two are in the front section and two are in the back. Does anybody know what these were for? It looks like it coulda been a temporary thing before the actual T-top bar was spot-welded. I managed to remove only one, but the rest will need a titanium drill bit. THIS is what was causing most of my leaks.
#2. This question is hard to describe. Theres a piece that runs side to side along side the quarter panel that holds in the weather stripping. On both sides at the end right where it meets the piece that the T-tops lock into, theres a ****load of tar. I managed to scrape the tar off but under it looks like a hole that was filled with pink bubble gum (no joke). It might be some kinda filler but it sure as hell smells like old crusty Big League Chew :-D . How should I tackle this issue? Just scrape the gum off and fill with body filler or just leave it alone and cover it back up with tar?
#3. Those "paper plugs" that are held in by tar are another reason why my t-tops were leaking. It covers one of the few quarter size holes that are located on the ttop bar. It was punctured and covered in dry rust THUS a leaky backseat area. Do these come with the basic weatherstripping kit I ordered? If not where can I get my hands on them. Or a better alternative, can I cover these holes up with sheet metal and a welding gun?
#4. Once I prep the area, fetch the supplies, and get the weatherstripping kit, would any experienced persons wanna give me a hand installing them? I would greatly appreciate it. Ill give some money or something, but food and non alcoholic beverages will be supplied as in Steak-Ums or Pizza with some soda.
Thanks
-Noah
#1. I took off the center molding piece (well not technically "took off" more like "pryed off with a chizzel, hammer, and a tire iron :lol: ) and came across 4 unbelievably rusted, distorted, and mangled screws that are located UNDER the center piece. Two are in the front section and two are in the back. Does anybody know what these were for? It looks like it coulda been a temporary thing before the actual T-top bar was spot-welded. I managed to remove only one, but the rest will need a titanium drill bit. THIS is what was causing most of my leaks.
#2. This question is hard to describe. Theres a piece that runs side to side along side the quarter panel that holds in the weather stripping. On both sides at the end right where it meets the piece that the T-tops lock into, theres a ****load of tar. I managed to scrape the tar off but under it looks like a hole that was filled with pink bubble gum (no joke). It might be some kinda filler but it sure as hell smells like old crusty Big League Chew :-D . How should I tackle this issue? Just scrape the gum off and fill with body filler or just leave it alone and cover it back up with tar?
#3. Those "paper plugs" that are held in by tar are another reason why my t-tops were leaking. It covers one of the few quarter size holes that are located on the ttop bar. It was punctured and covered in dry rust THUS a leaky backseat area. Do these come with the basic weatherstripping kit I ordered? If not where can I get my hands on them. Or a better alternative, can I cover these holes up with sheet metal and a welding gun?
#4. Once I prep the area, fetch the supplies, and get the weatherstripping kit, would any experienced persons wanna give me a hand installing them? I would greatly appreciate it. Ill give some money or something, but food and non alcoholic beverages will be supplied as in Steak-Ums or Pizza with some soda.
Thanks
-Noah