Vance,
I just replaced the seals and the vinyl moldings. The molding was fitted and
trimmed then fastened with a light dusting of spray contact cement. The
inside edge is also held in place by the door panel.
The fuzzy inner seal snaps into the clips. I found it best to install the
clips to the door first using a bent sheet metal hook. Someone earlier
suggested making the hook from the blanking plates found on the rear of most
pc's. I found it helpful to use the same hook to back up the clips while
snapping the fuzzy seal in place. The clips will help to hold the vinyl trim
in place.
Had problems with the door strap on the driver's side. If you look into the
"A" post, behind the boot sealing the strap, there are two rivets holding a
flat metal loop to the post. For some reason I thought it wise to replace
those rivets and loop. Bad decision as there wasn't anything wrong with them
and it was a pain to repair. The replacement loop had to be fastened with
screws as there was no easy way to clinch the new rivets. The snapping sound
was cured by replacing the limiting strap and a dab of grease.
Rick Patton
75 Delft Blue TR6
CF36050U
Brunswick, Maine
http://users.clinic.net/~rpatton
> Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2002 22:59:21 -0800
> From: "Navarrette, Vance" <vance.navarrette@intel.com>
> Subject: Window seal installation questions
>
> Folks:
>
> I have my doors apart to fix a variety of issues, one of which
> requires me to remove the weather seals (door waist seals?) for the window
> glass.
> The exterior seal went in easily, thanks to some tips that I had
> picked up from people here on the list. The inner seal (fuzzy seal) has me
> stumped, however. The clips that attach the seal are the issue. How have
> people done this one? Would it be best to attached the clips to the seal
> first, then attach the clips to the door, or vice versa?
> Also, I am recovering the top of the door interior with new vinyl
> moldings from TRF. I am installing the vinyl first, then I
> presume the fuzzy
> seal clips will hold this to the top of the door. When I replace the
> interior door panel, the panel will hold the bottom edge of the vinyl in
> place. Should I use glue, or will this be sufficient?
> I am also replacing the check straps for the doors. Mine make an
> awful bang when I open and close the doors. The first one I installed is
> much quieter, but still makes a distinct 'pop' when the door is
> opened. Any
> tips on making these things quieter? Sounds like something breaks
> every time
> the door is opened.
> Lastly, I am replacing the drivers window, as the current window is
> deeply scratched due to misaligned guides. I am having difficulty getting
> the regulator fitting on the bottom of the window snugly in
> place. I have it
> on half way, but after some gentle taps with a small hammer, it refuses to
> go on any further. Any tips on how to get the regulator fitting to fit up
> properly to the glass? I am reluctant to whack it with a larger hammer for
> obvious reasons...
>
>
> Thanks for the help!
>
> Vance
>
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> 1974 Mimosa Yellow TR6
> "Cogito Ergo Zoom"
> I think, therefore I go fast....
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