If you have a hardtop that doesn't seal well, what do you do about it? I don't mind a drip or two, but a fast drip on my left shoulder and my passenger seat becoming a bog isn't really something i'm excited about.
Top is aftermarket. Getting a new top is not an option i'm willing to entertain.
I think what i'm asking is: How do i "work" seals? Is there a source online to buy bigger/thicker universal seal materials? I imagine this would be a subject that some of the older restoration guys could answer, with those cars that weatherstripping is no longer available for and such.
I'm planning to avoid rain in this thing when i can, but as we all know, that's not always possible.
Woody
MegaDork
8/26/15 4:27 p.m.
Don't put the windows up all the way. Or put them all the way up and then back off a little. Or, do what they say in the shop manual and adjust the closed height of the windows.
I'm pretty sure this is an issue with the top, but i can try that when i get my hands on it. This top is one of.... two.
Woody wrote:
Is it a Snugtop?
No, but i do have one of those as well that i was "saving" for use on my 93. Though what i'll probably do with that is sell it and put the money towards a Treasure Coast lightweight top for that car.
The top in question is a Warhorse Performance piece.
All I know is that on the way home from the $2013 challenge my car dripped on me every 5 seconds the entire way home. Chinese water torture.
Try looking up universal weather stripping. I know for seals at work we will a foam like material if we need some extra thickness around door seals. I'll double check what it is tomorrow.
I'm assuming you've already tried the cheapo route and bought a roll of foam insulation and apply liberally at the meeting points to see if you can stem the tide?
JC Whitney (yeah, they're still in business) sells generic rolls of multiple sizes/shapes with an adhesive backing that would probably do the trick if the foam stuff helps but doesn't fully waterproof it. I'm sure an auto parts store would carry generic rubber weatherstripping too.
Do you know where it's leaking from? The front bow or the door windows?
-Rob
I don't know much yet... finalizing deal on the top now, won't have it in my hands for a couple weeks. I just know that it leaks around the windows.
a good tight fitting cage wrapped in foam padding to absorb the blow if the helmet hits it (though I still recommend a halo seat) should take of the issue.
Identify the problem, go to local big box home improvement store with about $7, peruse cheap "frost king" weatherstripping area. Some self adhesive product there will probably solve the problem.
Or if it's that soft rubber bag seal stuff like you find on most car doors you can sometimes stiffen/fatten it up by inserting a length of emission tubing inside.
If your buying the top, I would wait to see if it actually leaks on your car before you worry about it too much. Likely your windows may close a tiny bit differently.
Joey
Move to Southern California.
