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Old 12-04-2010, 12:31 PM
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Replace T Top Weatherstip

Hi, I just had my 89 GTA completely stripped and painted and now it's time to reassemble the car. Does anyone have recommendations or installation instructions/video for the T Top weatherstripping?
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Try this if you haven't found it already https://www.thirdgen.org/ttops
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I'll have to get some thirdgen videos done for you guys.
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Tony, I thought I'd seen some vids of this on the net somewhere.
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We haven't had a vehicle to do them on yet.we will at some point.
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Re: Replace T Top Weatherstip

You should use my car!(I'm in MA) It needs it... But seriously, I am going to be looking into getting a full weatherstripping kit soon! If you need help with anything third gen related let me know.

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my TA's still up on jackstands and without a front suspension, so its not moving anywhere anytime soon
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Re: Replace T Top Weatherstip

It's a piece of cake, very easy,the hardest part was making sure I got all the old dirty grit and glue out,just take your time.It will be easier when you get to the side post of the windshield(after you remove the old rubber) if you remove the trim that holds the rubber to clean them,just heat the rails a little to remove( I used bright lights)so as not to the damage the rubber gasket behind them,came off very easy with no damage,you have to remove the 3 or 4 screws first.If your going to do all that,remove the the liftoff panel opening center upper finish molding and reseal the front and back of the rails with sealing strips,you will see what I mean when you get them off.
Take your time don't rush it.Have fun,good luck.
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you can do it my KARR as well
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Hey Kitt one of the guys in my band has a 92 ta that he did the weatherstripping on. He is going to help me redo mine. Maybe we could make a day of it in a few months.
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Hey Kitt one of the guys in my band has a 92 ta that he did the weatherstripping on. He is going to help me redo mine. Maybe we could make a day of it in a few months.
sure lets make a meet out of it

what part of mass are you from ?
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Winchester, my buddy with the TA is from Gardner... Lets bounce this idea around in the North East forum.
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Winchester, my buddy with the TA is from Gardner... Lets bounce this idea around in the North East forum.
yeah sure

but winchester is closer to me
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Re: Replace T Top Weatherstip

Originally Posted by 68Strat
Winchester, my buddy with the TA is from Gardner... Lets bounce this idea around in the North East forum.
I need to replace the ttop seals on my firebird too. I am from southern nh, so if you guys end up getting together to do this let me know.
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what part of Souther NH are you from? I live in Salem
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I live in Londonderry.
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