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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 02:52 PM
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Last evening I set out to try and better align my t-top panels... the last owner replaced the pads and weatherstrips and put it togeter like... well like a newbie (like Me i suppose)
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another related question:
Where can I get the post 77 t-top latch system... and will it fit? Is it better?
What can I expect to pay
thanks guys.
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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 10:15 PM
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Hey

I just did one of my T-Top weather strips over the weekend. I'm by no means an expert in fact this is the first time I have changed the weather strips at all. I was having allot of trouble lining things up but it seams that the easiest way to do it I found was to loosen the bolts for the 2 pegs that hook into your t-bar. Then put the top down and latch it in. Then try to line the top and maybe use some packing to get it in the right spot. Then tighten up the pegs so that they sit up agents the edge that the top is trying to pull to. Hopefully when you remove the packing the top should stay in place and fit correct as well.

Best of luck with it I know I spent a few hours lining up just one and trying to set the drivers window correctly.
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 09:23 AM
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The assembly instruction manual (AIM) has a bit concerning T-top adjustment and the gap dimensions you're shooting for. Get the AIM.
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