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Karl,
The side latches need to be installed BEFORE the qtr. glass goes in as some of the fasteners are covered by the qtr. glass seal.
The alloy retainers for the seals are handed. The square cut section is fit to the bottom of the vertical post. these parts were originally clear anodized and short of completely stripping the finish, having them mirror polished and re-anodized they are not restorable. I just buy new ones from Sunbeam Specialties.
I have found through many years of assembling hardtops that the easiest way to install the qtr. windows is w/o the seals installed. The retaining screws are 6-32 x 3/8 long. Originally chrome with a chrome internal tooth lock washer. I use stainless as they are easier for me to source. I usually install the top and bottom screws with a longer screw and leave the screws loose. This allows the triangular seal to be installed. the longer screws can then be tightened enough so that the shorter screw can be installed in the center hole of the alloy trim. You can then install the correct length screws, top and bottom. They should be left a little loose so that the flap seal to the door glass can be slid into position. Then it's just a matter of fully tightening the screws.
I have also found that its helpful to use some weather strip adhesive to the top and bottom of the triangular seal as they often slip off the flange.
The side latches need to be installed BEFORE the qtr. glass goes in as some of the fasteners are covered by the qtr. glass seal.
The alloy retainers for the seals are handed. The square cut section is fit to the bottom of the vertical post. these parts were originally clear anodized and short of completely stripping the finish, having them mirror polished and re-anodized they are not restorable. I just buy new ones from Sunbeam Specialties.
I have found through many years of assembling hardtops that the easiest way to install the qtr. windows is w/o the seals installed. The retaining screws are 6-32 x 3/8 long. Originally chrome with a chrome internal tooth lock washer. I use stainless as they are easier for me to source. I usually install the top and bottom screws with a longer screw and leave the screws loose. This allows the triangular seal to be installed. the longer screws can then be tightened enough so that the shorter screw can be installed in the center hole of the alloy trim. You can then install the correct length screws, top and bottom. They should be left a little loose so that the flap seal to the door glass can be slid into position. Then it's just a matter of fully tightening the screws.
I have also found that its helpful to use some weather strip adhesive to the top and bottom of the triangular seal as they often slip off the flange.