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Jul 9, 2003 | 03:11 PM

tabbruzz

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From: Central NJ

79 t-tops leak

Is there anyway to adjust them?? The still have weather stripping, but it leaks just above the drivers visor. Any ideas??

Jul 9, 2003 | 03:43 PM

79 Midnight Blue L82

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Re: 79 t-tops leak (tabbruzz)

My 79 leaks there also. I was hoping it was one of those ultra rare limited production options that would greatly increase the value of my car :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg:

Jul 9, 2003 | 03:54 PM

Hobbes Blk '80

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Fixed that in my '80

Yeah... My 80 had that for a bit... I fixed it by putting a big towel on my lap :smash: :lol: :lol: :withstupid:

Jul 9, 2003 | 04:40 PM

Crash80

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Re: Fixed that in my '80 (Hobbes Blk '80)

My '80 had that as well on the passenger side and I too thought it was the T-tops. Turns out there was a little hole where the window trim and window frame meet just under the front side of the top. I put a little of the black sealant in the hole and so far I am leak free. Give your entire upper window areas a good going overe and make sure you don't have something similar going on. Best of luck getting dry.

CVT4ME

Jul 9, 2003 | 04:45 PM

Brettmc

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Re: 79 t-tops leak (tabbruzz)

C3 ttops leak? Never heard of that. :jester

Brett :thumbs:

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Jul 9, 2003 | 06:20 PM

stingray_76

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Re: 79 t-tops leak (Brettmc)

how can they leek if you don't drive in the rain???? :p:

Jul 9, 2003 | 09:09 PM

stinky

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Re: 79 t-tops leak (tabbruzz)

Thought mine was the gaskets...nope, rust in the windshield frame was allowing it to seep in. Gotta check everything.

Jul 10, 2003 | 09:49 AM

tabbruzz

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Re: 79 t-tops leak (stinky)

I sealed the opening in the trim and I checked for rust. There was surface rust, but nothing major. The car sits out in the rain so I need to fix it. There must be a fix.....Anybody?????

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Jul 10, 2003 | 09:55 AM

Ganey

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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS

Re: 79 t-tops leak (tabbruzz)

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There must be a fix.....Anybody?????

Mine don't leak. Just Armorall from time to time. Assuming proper adj. & good condition, that should do it. Do not use silicon spray.

Works for me.

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Jul 12, 2003 | 01:05 AM

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five-boy-mom

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Re: Fixed that in my '80 (Hobbes Blk '80)

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Yeah... My 80 had that for a bit... I fixed it by putting a big towel on my lap :smash: :lol: :lol: :withstupid:

I keep a towel in my lap too, but it's for use after I've showered with the soap I keep in my glove box! :lolg:

Jul 12, 2003 | 02:13 PM

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adamdinat

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Re: 79 t-tops leak (tabbruzz)

mine leak too.. Helps refresh that moldy old car smell. The trim around the windsheild does not fit very well leaving gaps that the weather strip will not fill. I keep a towel in the car.

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