Rich -
Was Krazy Glue factory OEM adhesive? Might lose a couple points
on Concours!!
;-)
Cheers,
Alan
'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8
On 11/9/06, Rich C <richchrysler@quickclic.net> wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> The end caps for the convertible top seals are not quite the same shape
> and
> proportions as the originals, but then neither are the seals themselves.
> Combine the two dissimilar parts and try to make them fit? Yeah, right!
>
> Therefore a bit of careful cheating is in order. Carefully notch and cut
> out
> the inner V shaped portion so it can actually become trapped into the
> barbed
> portion of the seal. Test fit the cap over the end of the seal, making
> sure
> the end cap fits squarely onto the end of the seal. Clean the outside
> diameter of the rubber bulb and the inside of the cap with some isopropyl
> alcohol to remove any rubber mould release. Then apply 2 or 3 tiny drops
> of
> a gap filling instant ACC (Crazy Glue or equivalent, I go to a hobby shop
> and purchase one called Zap-a-Gap) to the rubber bulb and hold the cap
> firmly over it for a few seconds. That will lock the two together for
> ever.
> It will only come loose if you tear the rubber away.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Rich Chrysler
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Alan Schultz" <alan@andysnet.net>
> To: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
> Cc: "Austin-Healey List" <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 6:52 PM
> Subject: Re: Convertible Top Seals
>
>
> > This is one of the great mysteries. I tried several times to install
> > these things only to have them come loose and fall off. I've tried
> > silicone sealant (black) with poor results. I think the only solution
> > might be to devise a mechanical fastening method. Pop rivet? Sewing
> > thread? Any others?
> >
> > Is there someone out there with the answer and would it be possible for
> > someone to post a picture of their installation (if any good solution
> > exists)?
> >
> > Alan Schultz
> > 67 HBJ8
> >
> > Ned Smith wrote:
> >
> >>My top does not have rubber end caps to finish the seals attached to the
> >>cant rails. I bought enough R and L caps to do the job but I don't see
> how
> >>they fit on the ends of the seals.
>
> --
> Alan
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