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Old 07-09-2003, 03:11 PM
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Default 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??
Old 07-09-2003, 03:43 PM
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Default 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:
Old 07-09-2003, 03:54 PM
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Default 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:
Old 07-09-2003, 04:40 PM
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Default 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.

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Old 07-09-2003, 04:45 PM
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Default Re: 79 t-tops leak (tabbruzz)

C3 ttops leak? Never heard of that. :jester

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Old 07-09-2003, 06:20 PM
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Default Re: 79 t-tops leak (Brettmc)

how can they leek if you don't drive in the rain???? :p:
Old 07-09-2003, 09:09 PM
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Default 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.
Old 07-10-2003, 09:49 AM
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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?????
Old 07-10-2003, 09:55 AM
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Default Re: 79 t-tops leak (tabbruzz)

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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Old 07-12-2003, 01:05 AM
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Default Re: Fixed that in my '80 (Hobbes Blk '80)

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:
Old 07-12-2003, 02:13 PM
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Default 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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