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Old 06-24-2008, 05:37 PM   #10 (permalink)
Lady72nRob71
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I searched through the body manual and I was surprised to find NOTHING about folding top weatherstrip. Therefore I took some measurements (in inches) and photos showing ~about~ where the 7 pieces go and decided to post some of it here. The pics came from my 72, which was re-topped last year by the previous owner.

I took pics only of the left side as the right should be similar, just opposite. Since all cars may have slightly different top adjustments, this should be a guide ONLY to get you started.
I suggest getting some rubber cement (such as that stuff used to attach plastic credit cards to its paperwork) or even tape so you can peel and stick the pieces and get everything lined up before you drill holes. ALSO, make sure your windows are in proper alignment before drilling holes. This reason and some others caused the previous owner of Lady to not get her seals just right. It is okay for now I guess.
The only cement used on my seals was at the ends of the header strip. The plastic fittings poke into holes in the header frame to hold the rest. The other 6 side pieces use 3 self-drilling screws each. If a slight error is made, it is possiblr to cut the hole in the seal part a little bit but not much.
Be patient and it should turn out well.

The sloppy drawing gives the more precise measurements of only the rubber seals and overlaps, as the camera flaws the perspectives. Use the written measurements to get you started. They were taken with the top half way so the overlaps can be seen easier.
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File Type: jpg 1-front_7240.jpg (48.5 KB, 8 views)
File Type: jpg 2-middle-7236.jpg (48.7 KB, 6 views)
File Type: jpg 3-rear_7238.jpg (52.8 KB, 10 views)
File Type: jpg 4-measurements_7241.jpg (27.5 KB, 8 views)
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Last edited by Lady72nRob71 : 06-25-2008 at 10:15 AM. Reason: add'l info
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