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more t top questions

Posted: 4/29/09 3:39am Message 1 of 6
mikeee
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Oviedo, FL - USA
Joined: 9/8/2006
Posts: 267
Vette(s): 1977 t-top
What is the general consenses about t tops leaking in the rain or when washing them?


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Posted: 4/29/09 3:58am Message 2 of 6
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
It's one of 2 usual things

Weatherstripping is either old or didn't seat correctly (piched or folded) - OR - the tops need to be adjusted to tighten the seal.

Good luck!!!





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Posted: 4/29/09 8:38am Message 3 of 6
VetteSpecialties
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Mounds View, MN - USA
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Vette(s): 70 LT1 coupe, 69 350 HP coupe, 69 390HP 427 coupe, 71 LS5 convert, 85 coupe, 93 coupe
So many people think you have to just accept that your T-tops will leak.  But with good quality weatherstrip and proper adjustment, you can go through a high-pressure car wash without a leak.

Larry



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Posted: 4/29/09 7:03pm Message 4 of 6
ranger3
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North Charleston, SC - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 L48 AT AC T-top
I totally agree with Larry. Installation of new weather stripping and adjusting the t-tops is one of the simpler tasks on these cars. There is no reason to have leaky t-tops. One afternoon can fix this problem.

Scott


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Posted: 4/29/09 8:12pm Message 5 of 6
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Oak Creek, WI - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190 hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vettes Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!! Now own a 1998 C-5!
I will take my vette thru a car wash and be siting in the car and never see water on the inside of the car.  Keeping the weatherstrping viable is the key.


     



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Posted: 4/30/09 4:15am Message 6 of 6
gurtz
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baton rouge, LA - USA
Joined: 8/12/2006
Posts: 391
Vette(s): 1981 dark metallic blue, dark doeskin leather interior, mirrored glass T Tops, 330hp/350ci GMPP crate engine, billeted aluminum serpentine system, Dewitts with dual spalls
3M makes a rubber silicone compound that you apply to the weather stripping once all is adjusted or changed out that keeps the weather stripping from heating to the other components on the car and tearing when you remove them.
 
I found that works well.  You should be able to pick it up from a local auto parts store.  I don't remember where I got mine from, but it helps tremendously. 
 
I apply mine by hand, let it sit, then wipe any heavy spots with a rag!



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