Hear Hear. <g>
> Guys,
> The real solution is to get a Mk1 or Mk2 Spit with the Removeable top. The
> thing can't leak it installed properly. 8^)
>
> Joe
>
> Vic Whitmore wrote:
> >
> > Kevin, your not alone. I, and lots of others have the same problem. On
> > my way back home from the Roadster Factory Summerfest, I got drenched in
> > a downpour. I had just replaced the seal. The only solution at the time
> > was duct tape across the top of the windshield and edge of the top. That
> > worked just fine. When I got home and looked at the mating between the
> > header rail and the top of the windshield, I found that the top of the
> > windshield is actually a nearly flat surface. The header rail is
> > slightly curved. I tried removing some of the curve to get a better
> > seal, especially in the middle. I didn't fix the problem and I can't say
> > that it helped it to a great degree because I haven't been through a
> > downpour since. I feel that the header rail gets curved from the strain
> > that is constantly on it when you dirve at highway speeds with the top
> > up. It will give more in teh middle where it is free to bend. If you
> > find a solution, there would be many of us that would be forever
> > grateful.
> >
> > Vic Whitmore
> > 76 Spitfire
> > Thornhill, Ontario
> >
> > KEVIN EDDINS wrote:
> > >
> > > My top (hood?) leaks where it (doesn't) seals to the chrome piece atop
> > > the wind screen.
> > >
> > > It is a new seal and top. I've put some silicone where the rivets are
> > > to get a better seal, but it still has some water coming in.
> > >
> > > Any tricks to resolve this problem. Maybe a dab of petroleum jelly?
> > >
> > > Kevin
>
> --
> "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
>
> -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
Brad (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L
1966 TR4A CT72398L (Now a parts car)
196? TR4 CT38888LO (Chassis # 0281CT, missing OD !)
1951 Dodge Truck 82217766 B-3-B-108 (Spring shackle problems)
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