Installed OEM Targa seals, It's not so hard - after 2 tries... Options

[marc_hines]

Well, I put new OEM side and rear seals on my targe top - the old ones were were a mix of originals fixed (?) with black 'shoe goo' (a process that has some merit if done well - these were not done well) and reproductions that had all failed in just a few years.

I also installed the big seal that wraps around the windshield and down the front vent windows that the targa top sets into. This turned out to be the hardest of the bunch - and now that I have done it (twice until I got it right) I can say it's not as hard after the first two attempts. It's still hard, but survivable.

So, now I cannot see daylight thru the edges of the targa top any more, and the cab is water proof.

Next I have the trunk seals to do. Having seen the poor performance of non-OEM seals, I have decided to use OEM seals for the trunks too. The front trunk had a repro seal that was about 3 years old that had shrank and seperated in about 6 places. The rear trunk seals look like to originals, and are badly cracked - but they have stayed the same size over the last 28 years.

[marc_hines]

Craig,

That is VERY good advice. I have, in fact, already sanded the rust spots in the grove for the new front trunk seal, and given them one coat of paint already. They will get a few more coats on before the seal goes in.

I was wondering of the front seal can just be laid into the groove for easy removal and cleaning later or if I had to glue it in. Based on your advice, I will not glue it. This will make cleaning (and any future rust removal) easier.

Thanks!

I also did some sanding and paint touch-ups to the floor of the rear trunk. I will have new carpet for both the trucks shortly, so they will be all "nice 'n' pretty".

Marc...