Hard Top header weatherstriping replacement

[61vette]

Hard Top header weather stripping replacement

The best i can see the weather stripping is riveted to top. If this is correct, how is the best way to install new one?(1961) Thanks Ace;help

 

[61vette]

Has anyone changed hard top header weather stripping for 1961?

 

[Silver Blue 58]

I have no personal experience with the header w/s....but you might contact these folks as they are helpful and do great work.

Auto Entec, 888-340-7812, PA; www.[B]autoentec[/B].com. hardtop restoration,GLASS windows 1953-present; coupe or convertible, side door glass restoration.


Fred

 

[maxphunn]

Has anyone changed hard top header weather stripping for 1961?

If the '61 hardtop is similar to a '59...

On the hardtop for my '59, the front weatherstrip appears to be riveted on. There are flat washers between the rivet heads and the rubber.

My hardtop was restored by a hardtop restoration company.

Hope this helps.

 

[61vette]

Thanks for the replies. I spoke with Zip Products today and they have someone that will call me Monday. Ace

 

[cbernhardt]

The best i can see the weather stripping is riveted to top. If this is correct, how is the best way to install new one?(1961) Thanks Ace;help

The rivets holding the front weather stripping on are actually threaded with a very course thread. To remove them take a small sharp chisel and tap the head as if you are trying to unscrew a bolt. Once the rivet moves you can probably use a pair of pliers and remove it by twisting and pulling.

Charles

 

[61vette]

Thanks Charles for your help.