Close



Results 1 to 5 of 5
  1. #1
    FEP Power Member 85stanggt's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2005
    Location
    Ft. Lauderdale, FL
    Posts
    2,285

    Default Anyone have pics of how this convertible seal installs?

    Bought new ones of these because my old ones are torn. I'm not sure if mine were installed right to begin with. Does anyone have a low mile car or have a pic of how they are supposed to go?

    It looks like the extra flap of rubber is supposed to go under the outer quarter window trim?

    And the inside top screw hole -- does that go under the door weather strip?

    And on the outside, the repro piece has an extra hole. Why is that?

    Thanks

    Pics of original and repro held in place:

    Name:  original seal.jpg
Views: 113
Size:  54.0 KB

    Name:  new seal.jpg
Views: 111
Size:  51.4 KB
    1985 Mustang GT Convertible
    Stock and original @ 213k, except for dynomax ultraflos.

  2. #2
    Moderator wraithracing's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Location
    Grand Junction, CO/RR TX
    Posts
    14,206

    Default

    You are correct from what I remember on the convertible models. I don't have any to take pictures of, but those tabs should go under the other weatherstripping and molding.

    As for the extra hole, most likely the later model cars had the extra hole to do a better job of holding the weatherstripping down. You can easily drill another hole and insert the clip to hold it in place. Good Luck!
    ​Trey

    "I Don't build it hoping for your approval! I built it because it meets mine!"

    "I've spent most of my money on Mustangs, racing, and women... the rest I just wasted."

    Mustangs Past: Too many to remember!
    Current Mustangs:
    1969 Mach 1
    1979 Pace Car now 5.0/5 speed
    1982 GT Stalled RestoModification
    1984 SVO Still Waiting Restoration
    1986 GT Under going Wide Body Conversion Currently

    Current Capris:
    1981 Capri Roller
    1981 Capri Black Magic Roller Basket Case
    1982 Capri RS 5.0/4spd T-top Full Restoration Stalled in TX
    1984 Capri RS T-top Roller
    1983-84 Gloy Racing Trans Am/IMSA Body Parts

  3. #3
    FEP Senior Member Dave9052's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2016
    Location
    Saint Clair MI 48079
    Posts
    641

    Default

    Name:  20180914_195538.jpg
Views: 101
Size:  21.5 KBName:  20180914_200545 (1).jpg
Views: 99
Size:  17.5 KB Trey is correct! This weather strip is 1983 and original. Hope this helps.
    Last edited by Dave9052; 09-14-2018 at 07:40 PM.

  4. #4
    FEP Power Member 85stanggt's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2005
    Location
    Ft. Lauderdale, FL
    Posts
    2,285

    Default

    Oh perfect! That all makes sense now.

    Only other question now...where do you get those plastic push rivets from? They are smaller and different than the plastic ones NPD sells.
    1985 Mustang GT Convertible
    Stock and original @ 213k, except for dynomax ultraflos.

  5. #5
    Moderator wraithracing's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Location
    Grand Junction, CO/RR TX
    Posts
    14,206

    Default

    I would recommend checking out your local auto part stores such as Oreilly's, Pep Boys, AZ, etc. first. They may have what you need either in the HELP section or the small selection of auto clips. Lowe's also carries some auto clips that may work too. If none of those work out, your local auto body paint supplier may have what you need. There are multiple options online for automotive clips, but you will need to have some specs or at least some size information to order what you need. Good Luck!
    ​Trey

    "I Don't build it hoping for your approval! I built it because it meets mine!"

    "I've spent most of my money on Mustangs, racing, and women... the rest I just wasted."

    Mustangs Past: Too many to remember!
    Current Mustangs:
    1969 Mach 1
    1979 Pace Car now 5.0/5 speed
    1982 GT Stalled RestoModification
    1984 SVO Still Waiting Restoration
    1986 GT Under going Wide Body Conversion Currently

    Current Capris:
    1981 Capri Roller
    1981 Capri Black Magic Roller Basket Case
    1982 Capri RS 5.0/4spd T-top Full Restoration Stalled in TX
    1984 Capri RS T-top Roller
    1983-84 Gloy Racing Trans Am/IMSA Body Parts

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •