Dan:
Double check the outer seal installation. From my recollection, the GT
usually has the seals held on by clips, not rivets.
Aside from that, as the other listers have covered, the vent assemblies
do have to come out.
It's not that difficult, do one door at a time and plan on spending the
weekend to get them both done. Soak the vent window pivot bolts
overnight in penetrating oil.
Kelvin.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of RD Williford
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 9:08 PM
To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Door seal fittings
Am planning to attempt replacing vent window and outer door window seals
this weekend (among other B projects). The existing seals are in bad
shape....
I've seen in varous tech tips that the door top seal can be replaced
without removing the window. On my 71 BGT I do not see how this is
possible due to inability to reach the screws (rivets?) holding the seal
to the exterior door panel with the side-window glass in place.
Also, do I have to remove the entire vent-window frame to replace the
vent window seals?
In addition to window fittings, I plan to replace the swivel axles (+
A-arms and bushings), bearings, rack boots, and tie-rods on the front
steering gear.
I anticipate this taking a significant amount of time, and I'd prefer
not to disassemble the entire door if possible to replace the
aforementioned seals. So as always, any insight is appreciated.
Thanks-
Dan
71 BGT
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