I have a Snugtop on my car and found their address and phone through the
internet. They will still sell me a complete set of seals for $80.
So if you have an aftermarket top it might be worthwhile to try and find
the OEM.
Ulix
On Tue, 9 Dec 1997, Larry and Sandi Miller wrote:
> Mike
>
> Believe it or not but JC Whitney has a cloth covered windlace that is near
> identical to the Spridget hardtop windlace. They also have a rubber seal
> that while not exactly the same, works perfectly for the rear glass. The
> windlace is not cheap, a roll is $75 but will do two cars so if you can
> split with someone like I did it's not too bad. The rubber seal for the
> glass was about $30. I don't have the part numbers handy but will find them
> and post them for the list.
>
> Larry Miller
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Gigante <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
> To: Bob Frato <bobfrato@OHIO.NET>; Spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
> <Spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>
> Date: 08 December, 1997 8:03 PM
> Subject: Re: Hardtop Hardware & Seals
>
>
> >See http://www.cgl.rmit.edu.au/~mg/cars/goblins/doctora.htm for various
> >makes
> >of hardtops. It also lists the part numbers for the factory hardtop
> mounting
> >clips
> >and where to obtain them.
> >
> >Alas, I have tried unsuccessfully to find a source for original (or good
> >original looking)
> >seals for my factory hardtop. If anyone knows a source, please cc to me.
> >
> >BTW, the Austin Healey Sprite Drivers' Club homepage has undergone the
> first
> >stages
> >of a revamp. All new images, frames, updated info.
> >(http://www.cgl.rmit.edu.au/~mg/cars/ahsdc.htm)
> >
> >---------------------------------------------------------------------------
> -
> >--------------------------------------
> >Mike Gigante mikeg@vicnet.net.au
> >Watsons Creek Vineyard http://www.vicnet.net.au/~mikeg
> >---------------------------------------------------------------------------
> -
> >--------------------------------------
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Bob Frato <bobfrato@OHIO.NET>
> >To: Spridgets@autox.team.net <Spridgets@autox.team.net>
> >Date: Tuesday, December 09, 1997 10:19 AM
> >Subject: Hardtop Hardware & Seals
> >
> >
> >>Does anyone know of a source for the latching hardware and rubber seals
> for
> >>a bugeye hardtop?
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
Ulix __/__,__
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'67 Sprite
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