69 ttop outer weatherstrip mounting problem
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Le Mans Master
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69 ttop outer weatherstrip mounting problem
So I have new correct 2 piece weatherstripping for my 69. The outer piece with the metal in it is supposed to screw into the TTop in 4 places. However, on mine it just 4 empty holes inside the Ttop. How can this be repaired? Would riv nuts or similar work, although I guess I do need to have the slotted hole for adjustability.
Interstingly enough, I don’t hear any of the brackets that had to be inside the top originally rattling around, so obviously someone has been here before. Ugh, this car just keeps getting me. Thanks!
Interstingly enough, I don’t hear any of the brackets that had to be inside the top originally rattling around, so obviously someone has been here before. Ugh, this car just keeps getting me. Thanks!
Last edited by 69ttop502; Feb 8, 2021 at 02:03 PM.
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I JUST WALKED IN THE HOUSE FROM LOOKING AT MY 70 TTOPS THE SEALS CAME FROM Steele rubber product nice rubber but I need one more hole in front of that trim you are talking about so I purched the 4 screws that should just screw in if they don't all I know is that trim needs to be adjust to the car before you cement it down no room for rivets but maybe the same type screw just a little bigger now make sure you clean the seal with alcohol plus the ttops then run a small bead on the tops where just the pins go in wait about 20 min then just put sealer on the 3 side of the top where you put the seal on NOT where the trim is plus tape the corners down over night then put the tops on the car then you can adjust the trim to your window then put tape on the trim and mark it so you will know when you take the top off you will know where to put that trim screw it down an seal good luck and take your time
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Thanks Bobby. Not sure how I am going to attack this. Maybe a well nut or the old standby drywall anchors. Curious what others have done as we can’t be the only ones!
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Le Mans Master
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So to put this to bed, I used 4, 1/2 inch long, 8-32 threaded rubber expansion nuts. Had to force them down the holes but they held great, and with the screws started in them I could pull them back and forth for adjustment. Worked great!
Bill
Bill
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