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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 01:39 AM
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I recently bought a 71 coupe that has t top fit problems. Drivers side door cant be closed with the window rolled up completely ( must be down 1/2 inch) otherwise the glass clangs against the parallel metal strip on the t top. Other side doesn't clang with window all the way up but I get a draft along the top back area unless I leave the window down a little until after the door is closed. I've tried re-seating the T tops but that didn't help. Both t tops seem a little out of square (back ends protrude out a bit) that's noticeable when looking at them from the rear of the car. The weatherstripping itself appears newer and I don't think thats my problem.

How can I fix these fit problems????
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 06:13 AM
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srlove, you need to remove the door panel and ajust the window stops in the guide rails. Best way to do it is get a factory assembly manual. It tells you how to ajust just like they did on the assembly line. Hope this helps.

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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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srlove,
SGM is right, having an AIM for your car will help, and it's really worth the money. Also, there was a thread about adjusting the roof panels on this Forum within the last week or two. Worth a search!!!
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Alan 71
srlove,
SGM is right, having an AIM for your car will help, and it's really worth the money. Also, there was a thread about adjusting the roof panels on this Forum within the last week or two. Worth a search!!!
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Guy/Steve - my Thanks ...I'll get the manual as well as search the recent threads for now.
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