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Old 12-11-2010 | 10:39 PM
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T Top Installed 86 TA

Just finished installing a complete seal kit on my 86 TA doors,windows.top,hatch,top glass.
Had a helluva time putting the glass back on the top,really
tight.Is that normal?man they are tight.Well it's raining pretty
good here in jersey and went out and sat in the car and wallah
NO LEAKS.
Old 12-11-2010 | 10:55 PM
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Re: T Top Installed 86 TA

whered you get the kit and who makes it? im looking for a new kit for my 89, problem is everyone says its GM or bust and i dont have $500 or whatever theyre up to now to get rid of a couple drips lol
Old 12-11-2010 | 11:03 PM
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Re: T Top Installed 86 TA

1A Auto,complete kit cost $465.95,free shipping,no sales tax.
Had it in 3 days.
Old 12-11-2010 | 11:09 PM
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Re: T Top Installed 86 TA

Also went to GM they wanted $200 for each side,and that's just for the T Tops only.
The set is Metro Super soft that I got
Old 12-12-2010 | 09:28 AM
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Re: T Top Installed 86 TA

you can adjust the receivers where the t-tops pins go, move them up a little and things would be better. But keep in mind the seals will shrink and conform the tops and car a little so even if tey are tight now they will settle a bit, so many just give htem a little time and see hwat happens.
Old 12-12-2010 | 10:52 AM
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Re: T Top Installed 86 TA

Thanks,I'll leave the alone for the winter and see what happens.
Went out and checked again about 11 AM and still no leaks.
you know what they say " If it ain't Brock, Leave it alone"
Old 12-14-2010 | 03:35 AM
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Re: T Top Installed 86 TA

I got those, leave them tight
Old 12-14-2010 | 09:03 AM
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Re: T Top Installed 86 TA

things will be a little tight when they're first installed, but everything should settle in and mold in place and give you a good seal. but definitely let me know if you have any problems!
Old 12-14-2010 | 09:11 AM
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Re: T Top Installed 86 TA

So It's okay for them being so tight?,I'm the original owner and they were never that tight.I was thinking of putting some lube on the rubber at the T bar.
Old 12-14-2010 | 02:55 PM
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Re: T Top Installed 86 TA

Someone on eBay lists the 8 piece kit for t-top cars for $230 shipped, buy it now. Definitely the route I'm going, I can't justify spending $800 on weatherstripping for a car I paid $400 for.
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