need help with finding a piece
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From: poughkeepsie ny
need help with finding a piece
The part im trying to find is the weather strip retainer that goes on the flat side of the t top. it looks like a j and the weatherstrip runs inside of it.
I need this for my drivers side t top.
when i remover the old weather stripping the passenger side had the retainer and the drivers side did not.
Is there a different name for this piece or is it just not avail?
thanks for any help
I need this for my drivers side t top.
when i remover the old weather stripping the passenger side had the retainer and the drivers side did not.
Is there a different name for this piece or is it just not avail?
thanks for any help
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The part im trying to find is the weather strip retainer that goes on the flat side of the t top. it looks like a j and the weatherstrip runs inside of it.
I need this for my drivers side t top.
when i remover the old weather stripping the passenger side had the retainer and the drivers side did not.
Is there a different name for this piece or is it just not avail?
thanks for any help
I need this for my drivers side t top.
when i remover the old weather stripping the passenger side had the retainer and the drivers side did not.
Is there a different name for this piece or is it just not avail?
thanks for any help
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From: poughkeepsie ny
no that is the stainless/ chrome trim that goes on the leading edge of the t top.
the piece i am looking for goes on the edge of the t top that is near the latches. it is about 12 inches long and it lines up and holds the weather stripping in 2 channels to align the weather stripping properly. it is where the window meets the t top.
not my t top but a pic of the piece i need
look at the red arrow
the piece i am looking for goes on the edge of the t top that is near the latches. it is about 12 inches long and it lines up and holds the weather stripping in 2 channels to align the weather stripping properly. it is where the window meets the t top.
not my t top but a pic of the piece i need
look at the red arrow
Last edited by 73 454 vette; Aug 21, 2009 at 03:23 PM.
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Hi73,
I believe it's called the weather strip retainer as you said..
I think you're going to need to start calling Corvette salvage yards.
Also try giving Paragon Reproductions a call. They have cars they've dismantled and may have roof panel parts. You're going to need to talk to someone beyond the usual order taker.Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
PS: A reason to come to Carlisle next week!
I believe it's called the weather strip retainer as you said..
I think you're going to need to start calling Corvette salvage yards.
Also try giving Paragon Reproductions a call. They have cars they've dismantled and may have roof panel parts. You're going to need to talk to someone beyond the usual order taker.Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
PS: A reason to come to Carlisle next week!
Last edited by Alan 71; Aug 21, 2009 at 04:50 PM.
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From: poughkeepsie ny
I am going to carlisle on the 29th just to look for some piece i want and to take some pics of cars that are correct since i have now found 5 wires from the previous owner that go to nowhere. dont know if he used a universal harness or what but i cant find where they go.
But i figured thats where i would end up finding one. just dont want to have to buy a whole t top to get it.
But i figured thats where i would end up finding one. just dont want to have to buy a whole t top to get it.
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I am going to carlisle on the 29th just to look for some piece i want and to take some pics of cars that are correct since i have now found 5 wires from the previous owner that go to nowhere. dont know if he used a universal harness or what but i cant find where they go.
But i figured thats where i would end up finding one. just dont want to have to buy a whole t top to get it.
But i figured thats where i would end up finding one. just dont want to have to buy a whole t top to get it.
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From: poughkeepsie ny
What 5 wires ? Have you looked on your DocRebuild wiring diagram
i am trying to work from the 73 vette manual for the wiring
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edit- here is a link to the 73 so you can get an idea of what they look like. The models are slightly out of focus for obvious reasons.
http://www.docrebuild.com/oosoez/8973101.html
Last edited by ...Roger...; Aug 21, 2009 at 09:58 PM.