Although I have not done this on a TR6, I believe the Spitfire is very
similar and I have done that.
The top frame should have the matching holes (perhaps covered by a new
roof?) that align with the metal channel pieces. The metal channel is
simply riveted to the top frame through these holes; there should not be
a need to drill any new holes.
The real piece of advice I can give is WD40. Once the channel is
attached to the frame and you are ready to slide the rubber into place,
spray a good dose of WD40 into the channel (use the red straw that comes
with WD40 - it works very well to prevent the stuff from getting all
over the car). Now with the channel well lubed, the rubber should slide
into place nicely, and after a good rain, most of the excess grease will
wash away!
Good luck!
c.
'76 TR6 - CF53954U
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of jserignese@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Subject: Conv top weatherseal
I have recently purchased the rubber weather-strip (kit?) for the
convertible top to windshield. As usual, I get a bag with a couple of
overpriced parts and no instructions. It consists of three pieces of
rubber, that slide into three pieces of metal channel (one long for the
center and two short for each side of the top mounting socket/whole) and
a handful of rivets.
If anyone would like to share, it would be most appreciated as I am
wary of making any new holes (especially overhead). Thanks, Jim
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