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Posted by: frostyf Feb 11 2024, 04:00 PM

Hi, I'm trying to reseal my targa top and had a question on where to cut or if to cut the rear seal with the fuzzy?

The bit I'm uncertain of is the rear fuzzy seal; it runs around each side for a short length and upto where the Targa to Window seal ends.

I watched one online video by Barefoot Garage Jax (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uc6zbCNYQA&t=304s) where they cut it.

Just before I go in with the knife I wanted to reach into those who may have done this before and just check I've got this correct before I make a mistake. I think you cut it where the metal strip ends and the targa top angle's towards the targa top to window seal channel on the left? Does anyone know before I cut this off? I've marked where I think I need to cut with a red line but would welcome someone with knowledge to check I'm doing this correctly?

Thanks in advance for any help.
Nick

Posted by: windforfun Feb 11 2024, 05:04 PM

Line up the screw holes & cut appropriately.

Posted by: frostyf Feb 11 2024, 06:23 PM

Sorry, I realise Ive got to punch some screw holes and line up but can you confirm...

1. Do I cut it around the red mark in the picture once lined up or
2. Do I cut it somewhere else or leave a length of it??

Thank you,
Nick

Posted by: rhodyguy Feb 11 2024, 06:33 PM

I would do a relief cut along the redline the width of the strip. Then the strip will flatten to the recess. Cut the overall length to fit the top seals last.

Posted by: frostyf Feb 11 2024, 08:06 PM

Thank you, never done this and cant find much info beyond the video and that didnt show where to cut it!

Posted by: windforfun Feb 11 2024, 08:49 PM

Just cut the metal along the red line. Debur the cut. You’re not making an atomic bomb here. See Oppenheimer if you haven’t yet. Go Niners!

Got any tin snips?

Posted by: technicalninja Feb 11 2024, 09:04 PM

Didn't think he was cutting the metal frame.

One question @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=8476 ...

You often show three beers being consumed at the end of your post.

You doing this for real?

A drinking game maybe?

A tip for the OP. When you cut the rubber fuzzy it helps BIGTIME to wet the rubber, a little soap helps too. Makes knives/scissors work far easier/better.

Posted by: windforfun Feb 11 2024, 09:20 PM

I own a brewery. Just remember, everything I say is a lie.

Posted by: windforfun Feb 12 2024, 05:49 PM

"Didn't think he was cutting the metal frame."

I'd cut the metal frame instead of the targa top. The metal is quite thin & probably very easy to cut. Maybe put some masking tape on it & use a bench grinder. Yes?