soft top

[lee]

How does this weatherstrip attach to the top?

 

[Austin Healer]

There is a seal track which is held to the front header bow with 11 1/8" pop rivets. The seal track installs after the convertible top is glued to the header bow. It holds the top securely to the header bow. The seal is eased into the seal track front edge first a little at a time, and then the rear edge of the seal can be worked into the track with a w/s seal tool or a dull small flat bladed screwdriver. Don't soap up the seal, it only makes it more difficult! The seal will extend past the seal track to the corners of the header bow. An oval head, #6 phillips sheet metal screw with a flush (cupped) washer is used to hold the seal ends.. One at each end. It is a royal PITA to install the seal, expect around 30 minutes of work sprinkled with regular cursing. Pictures of the seal track below. If you're missing the part, I probably have one around here somewhere.

 

[mr55s]

There is a seal track which is held to the front header bow with 11 1/8" pop rivets. The seal track installs after the convertible top is glued to the header bow. It holds the top securely to the header bow. The seal is eased into the seal track front edge first a little at a time, and then the rear edge of the seal can be worked into the track with a w/s seal tool or a dull small flat bladed screwdriver. Don't soap up the seal, it only makes it more difficult! The seal will extend past the seal track to the corners of the header bow. An oval head, #6 phillips sheet metal screw with a flush (cupped) washer is used to hold the seal ends.. One at each end. It is a royal PITA to install the seal, expect around 30 minutes of work sprinkled with regular cursing. Pictures of the seal track below. If you're missing the part, I probably have one around here somewhere.

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I recognize the table the seal track is on 😁

 

[Austin Healer]

I recognize the table the seal track is on 😁

imagine that! along with your new hood vents, too