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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 01:03 PM
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Howdy,
I'm new here and had a question. I was driving my new (to me) '84 home I noticed a wind noise that seemed to be coming from around the middle of the windshield area. It has the removable, clear/tinted top and was wondering if maybe there was a seal there that may need replacing. Thanx in advance for any help.
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 02:15 PM
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Maybe the weatherstripping needs to be replaced. Is the top down tight?
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 02:18 PM
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Could be bad weatherstripping. Or the lense on your top could be seperating from the frame. Take the targa top off and go around it trying to pull the lense away from the frame. You might could also check by shining a flash light to see if you can see any light getting past the frame/lense.
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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My money is on the top separating from the frame. Have some sit in the drivers seat while you look at the top. Have them gently push up on the center of the top next to the windshield. If you see movement....you need to reseal. If you don't then you have a chance that it will fly off as you are driving down the road.
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