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| sdoolin |
 Jan 21 2015, 12:41 PM
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I have searched and read quite a bit on this topic, lots of good stuff. But I still have a couple of questions. I have a '73, with early top (as identified by a thread here). Very (very) rattly so I have a new rear seal (from 914rubber.com) that I will install.
Not trying to beat a dead horse... My question(s): What have others done with the side pieces that are too long (I assume just trim down and "bevel" to fit up with top window seal (on side)), and What have others done with respect to the side metal trim pieces that are "under" the seal on the side, and that curve around the "bulb" of the seal? It seems like trimming the "curved" bit of the metal (without the screw holes) will jst lead to possible rattles from this area and that is exactly what I am trying to avoid.  |
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| EdwardBlume |
Jan 23 2015, 01:50 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California 
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I just installed mine as well. I did the sides first. I cut the ends with scissors. I followed the bolt pattern from outside in. The sticky side both helped and was a pain. My seal was shrunk lengthwise across the top so I had to rework mounting it twice adding new bolt holes through the seal. Be very careful with the trim. I did get some distortion to the chrome trim to seat the bolts. I also used new screws.
Installation on the car seemed great. Haven't tested water or wind yet, but doubt any issues due to construction. Good luck! |
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sdoolin Targa Top Rear Seal Jan 21 2015, 12:41 PM
Markl I'm not sure I understand the second part of y... Jan 21 2015, 10:21 PM CptTripps I think he's asking at what point does he cut ... Jan 22 2015, 08:24 AM sdoolin I'm asking more about the side metal piece(s).... Jan 22 2015, 08:43 AM Mikey914 The metal will mount on top of the seal just like ... Jan 23 2015, 09:27 AM
JimN73 Mark, can you define/describe the "pop in the... Jan 23 2015, 03:19 PM Mikey914 By the way those are the old seals superseded by t... Jan 23 2015, 09:36 AM Mikey914 The last picture is the targa to window seal insta... Jan 23 2015, 09:37 AM Mikey914 And I just noticed the short piece of metal in the... Jan 23 2015, 09:41 AM sdoolin Mikey - thanks for info. I will be fitting the rea... Jan 23 2015, 03:35 PM Mikey914 "POP" the inner track in, I'm referr... Jan 24 2015, 01:33 AM |
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