 Question on Rear Targa & Fuzzy seal fit, To cut or not to cut..... |
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| frostyf |
 Feb 11 2024, 04:00 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 153 Joined: 27-March 14 From: VA 23455 Member No.: 17,168 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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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 |
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| windforfun |
Feb 11 2024, 05:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
Line up the screw holes & cut appropriately.
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| frostyf |
Feb 11 2024, 06:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 153 Joined: 27-March 14 From: VA 23455 Member No.: 17,168 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(windforfun @ Feb 11 2024, 06:04 PM)  Line up the screw holes & cut appropriately. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) 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 |
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| rhodyguy |
Feb 11 2024, 06:33 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
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.
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| frostyf |
Feb 11 2024, 08:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 153 Joined: 27-March 14 From: VA 23455 Member No.: 17,168 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Feb 11 2024, 07:33 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. Thank you, never done this and cant find much info beyond the video and that didnt show where to cut it! |
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| windforfun |
Feb 11 2024, 08:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
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? |
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| technicalninja |
Feb 11 2024, 09:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,236 Joined: 31-January 23 From: Granbury Texas Member No.: 27,135 Region Association: Southwest Region
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QUOTE(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? Didn't think he was cutting the metal frame. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) One question @windforfun ... 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. |
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| windforfun |
Feb 11 2024, 09:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
I own a brewery. Just remember, everything I say is a lie.
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| windforfun |
Feb 12 2024, 05:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
"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? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) |
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