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BU1
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Posted: Mar/24/2023 at 9:54am |
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Any words of wisdom from anyone before I tackle this project? Thanks.
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#1 1968 AMX Rally Green 343 Z code 4spd since 1975 #02642 #2 1968 AMX Rally Green 290 N code 4spd since 2019 #02959 |
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mmaher94087
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Start on the passenger side and begin where the 'A' pillar and roof join together. That way the seal aligns with the corner. Then work towards each end. Passenger side?? That way if a mistake is made, it is not as noticeable as it would be if it was on the driver's side. This generally is true of anything done to the car.
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BU1
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................. seems to me I would want to start at the rear............ do the 1/4 window area first........ I dunno.
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Mopar_guy
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That's how I do it. If it's a little short, clamp it and stretch it to the length it needs. I use the 3M black weatherstrip adhesive.
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304-dude
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It's the only way to do it. The corner and work your way out to each end. |
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71 Javelin SST body
390 69 crank, 70 block & heads NASCAR SB2 rods & pistons 78 Jeep TH400 w/ 2.76 Low 50/50 Ford-AMC Suspension 79 F150 rear & 8.8 axles Ford Racing 3.25 gears & 9" /w Detroit locker |
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BU1
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OK. After some thought, that makes total sense to start at the A pillar/roof junction. I am 'assuming' it doesn't take much adhesive to hold the rubber in the channel? Some for sure at the lower front end. Some small dabs elsewhere in the channel? I haven't removed the old rubber yet to see how much adhesive the factory used. Thanks everyone!
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Mopar_guy
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I run a bead so more the entire length. The aftermarket stuff doesn't fit like the original stuff did and I don't want it falling off.
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"Hemilina" My 1973, 5.7 Hemi swapped Javelin |
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BU1
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Old passenger side is out. No evidence of any kind of adhesive from the factory. Wondering about using black liquid electrical tape to put on the small steel wind clips to clean them up a bit?
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mmaher94087
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If one has a Tubular Rivet tool, the blow-out clips can be removed, cleaned and coated with black Plasti-dip. Plasti-dip is the costing used to insulate or cushion tool handles. Dip the part or tool to the desired depth and hang to air dry.
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BU1
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Thanks, Mike. The liquid electrical tape is a very similar product. Needs a few coats to build some thickness.
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