71 conv: How do I install the the weatherstripping on the rear bow?
11-30-2002, 01:30 PM
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71 conv: How do I install the the weatherstripping on the rear bow?
I'm finally putting my top frame on my car - the weatherstrip is pretty self explanitory, however, I can't figure how to get the weatherstrip in the rear bow to stay without using glue.
There is no fabric on the top frame now. My plan is to put the weatherstripping on (without glue) to get my window alignments perfect, and then install the top.
If I glue in the rear bow weatherstripping, will I run into problems during top installation?
There is no fabric on the top frame now. My plan is to put the weatherstripping on (without glue) to get my window alignments perfect, and then install the top.
If I glue in the rear bow weatherstripping, will I run into problems during top installation?
11-30-2002, 09:56 PM
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Re: 71 conv: How do I install the the weatherstripping on the rear bow? (DaddyO)
If you are talking about the bow on the deck lid the top needs to go in first then the weatherstripping. You need to use glue to hold it in and seal it good and tight. I used a small piece of wood to work it into the groove.
11-30-2002, 10:20 PM
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Re: 71 conv: How do I install the the weatherstripping on the rear bow? (princeRed72)
Gotcha. But is there a way to put in the weatherstripping without glue so that I can adjust the fit of the top?
12-01-2002, 05:43 AM
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Re: 71 conv: How do I install the the weatherstripping on the rear bow? (DaddyO)
The weatherstripping is held in the rear bow by a round nylon cord which is "forced" in the "U" shaped opening on the bottom of the WS. This nylon rope is about 3 feet +/- long (the length of the rear bow).
When the top is installed, you first place the top material in the groove in the rear bow. Then the WS goes in, and then you "shove" the nylon cord in. This cord holds the WS and the top material to the rear bow. Hope this helps. Chuck
When the top is installed, you first place the top material in the groove in the rear bow. Then the WS goes in, and then you "shove" the nylon cord in. This cord holds the WS and the top material to the rear bow. Hope this helps. Chuck
12-01-2002, 09:08 AM
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Re: 71 conv: How do I install the the weatherstripping on the rear bow? (DaddyO)
DaddyO,
This nylon cord was furnished with the Al Knoch convertible top kit. It didn't come with the convertible top weatherstripping kit that purchased.
This nylon cord was furnished with the Al Knoch convertible top kit. It didn't come with the convertible top weatherstripping kit that purchased.
12-01-2002, 09:59 AM
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Re: 71 conv: How do I install the the weatherstripping on the rear bow? (68rdstr)
Thanks for the great explanation. I was wondering what that nylon cord was for!!!
Looks like I can finally finish this project up!
Looks like I can finally finish this project up!
12-01-2002, 10:24 AM
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Re: 71 conv: How do I install the the weatherstripping on the rear bow? (DaddyO)
Ain't it great when a plan comes together. :D Surprised your new WS kit didn't have the cord. Did the old WS you removed have the cord? Chuck
12-01-2002, 11:19 AM
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Re: 71 conv: How do I install the the weatherstripping on the rear bow? (Chuck Gongloff)
Chuck,
I started with a bare frame that the previous owner had already stripped.
DaddyO, I replaced my top with the frame on the car and the rear bow still attached to the frame. One thing that I did when I put my top on was to use large popsicle sticks (tongue depressors). As I worked the top down into the channel and around into place, I would insert these popsicle sticks to hold the top material in place. The rear bow channel is L shaped and the top's piping is worked around into the L shape. If I remember correctly, I had to stack about three together in order to fit tight into the rear bow channel. I then worked my way around the rear bow inserting the popsicle sticks as I went. The sticks kept the top in place as I worked the weatherstripping into the channel, pulling the sticks out as I went.
I started with a bare frame that the previous owner had already stripped.
DaddyO, I replaced my top with the frame on the car and the rear bow still attached to the frame. One thing that I did when I put my top on was to use large popsicle sticks (tongue depressors). As I worked the top down into the channel and around into place, I would insert these popsicle sticks to hold the top material in place. The rear bow channel is L shaped and the top's piping is worked around into the L shape. If I remember correctly, I had to stack about three together in order to fit tight into the rear bow channel. I then worked my way around the rear bow inserting the popsicle sticks as I went. The sticks kept the top in place as I worked the weatherstripping into the channel, pulling the sticks out as I went.
12-01-2002, 11:24 AM
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Re: 71 conv: How do I install the the weatherstripping on the rear bow? (68rdstr)
When I bought the car the guyI got it from just gave me the bare sandblasted frame - off the car! I had to get all the parts together, from weatherstripping to the latches.
12-01-2002, 05:43 PM
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Re: 71 conv: How do I install the the weatherstripping on the rear bow? (Chuck Gongloff)
chick,
I never heard of the nylon cord. I have put two tops on my 72 and bought a new WS kit for the first attempt.
Thanks for the tip as it is looking like I need a new one.
Of course I never had any trouble w/o the nylon
I never heard of the nylon cord. I have put two tops on my 72 and bought a new WS kit for the first attempt.
Thanks for the tip as it is looking like I need a new one.
Of course I never had any trouble w/o the nylon
12-01-2002, 05:46 PM
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Re: 71 conv: How do I install the the weatherstripping on the rear bow? (Chuck Gongloff)
sorry about misspelling your name Chuck. Hit the enter before checking. Also tough to type with a 20 lb westie sleeping on your lap :rolleyes:
