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71jimmy · 11-04-2005, 03:58 PM

Just ordered new weatherstripping for my hardtop were it mounts on the bed rails and the top of the windshield. Do you guys glue the weatherstipping to the hardtop? Or does the weatherstripping just lay in between? If it's glued, anyone know what the factory used? Rubber Cement? Silicone?

Thanks

bouncytruck · 11-04-2005, 04:34 PM

I just used weather strip adhesive (rubber cement). From pealing off the old stuff, it appears the factory used something black. It may have even been an adhesive strip or tape of some kind.

I had to use some Gorilla Snot (super weatherstrip adhesive) in a few places because the rubber cement wasn't holding well enough.

**Baketown Scotty** · 11-04-2005, 05:10 PM

I have been using the weatherstip adhesive from LMC around my doors. Have not got to the hard top yet. Appears to be holding real good.

*72CSTC5* · 11-05-2005, 09:26 AM

Try the 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive in black. The one Bouncy mentioned. Apply it to the top and let it tack up first and then install your gaskets to the top.

71jimmy · 11-07-2005, 01:21 PM

Thanks everyone!

BobbyK · 11-08-2005, 12:38 AM

I used this stuff.Works great.

HatGuy · 11-09-2005, 10:42 AM

BobbyK,
Where did you get it?

bouncytruck · 11-09-2005, 12:05 PM

Yeah know, I thought about using some of that stuff, but as I recall, it is kind of messy. I also wasn't sure if it would harm the rubber, but I guess I didn't really think it through. Maybe next spring when I put the soft top back on, I'll redo the rubber around the doors with that stuff.

BobbyK · 11-10-2005, 10:43 PM

HatGuy.I got it at my local auto body supply store.

11-04-2005, 03:58 PM	#1
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Hardtop Weatherstipping ? Just ordered new weatherstripping for my hardtop were it mounts on the bed rails and the top of the windshield. Do you guys glue the weatherstipping to the hardtop? Or does the weatherstripping just lay in between? If it's glued, anyone know what the factory used? Rubber Cement? Silicone? Thanks __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

11-04-2005, 04:34 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Hardtop Weatherstipping ? I just used weather strip adhesive (rubber cement). From pealing off the old stuff, it appears the factory used something black. It may have even been an adhesive strip or tape of some kind. I had to use some Gorilla Snot (super weatherstrip adhesive) in a few places because the rubber cement wasn't holding well enough. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-04-2005, 05:10 PM	#3
Baketown Scotty Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 307	Re: Hardtop Weatherstipping ? I have been using the weatherstip adhesive from LMC around my doors. Have not got to the hard top yet. Appears to be holding real good.

11-05-2005, 09:26 AM	#4
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Hardtop Weatherstipping ? Try the 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive in black. The one Bouncy mentioned. Apply it to the top and let it tack up first and then install your gaskets to the top.

11-07-2005, 01:21 PM	#5
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Re: Hardtop Weatherstipping ? Thanks everyone! __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

11-08-2005, 12:38 AM	#6
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Re: Hardtop Weatherstipping ? I used this stuff.Works great. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

11-09-2005, 10:42 AM	#7
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	Re: Hardtop Weatherstipping ? BobbyK, Where did you get it? __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html

11-09-2005, 12:05 PM	#8
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Hardtop Weatherstipping ? Yeah know, I thought about using some of that stuff, but as I recall, it is kind of messy. I also wasn't sure if it would harm the rubber, but I guess I didn't really think it through. Maybe next spring when I put the soft top back on, I'll redo the rubber around the doors with that stuff. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-10-2005, 10:43 PM	#9
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Re: Hardtop Weatherstipping ? HatGuy.I got it at my local auto body supply store. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE



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