91-Vetteman
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I just finished my 2012 winter project of replacing all interior carpet and weatherstripping. Has anyone had difficulty installing their targa top after replacing weatherstripping? The weatherstripping is installed correctly, I think it is very stiff and inflexible. I need about a 1/2 inch to an inch movement backward to toward the rear to engage the rear bolts and align the front 2 bolts.
So, I went to the auto store and picked up two 3 inch 8 mm bolts and washers including some rubber ones to insert in the rear 2 holes and hopefully pull the targa top into place. I may add a little WD-40 to helps the top slide back without any friction or tearing. Once the top is pulled back enough into place, the front bolt holes should align, I can insert those, and then replace the rear ones with the correct length bolt.
So how does this plan sound? Any other suggestions? I would appreciate any help you can provide.
So, I went to the auto store and picked up two 3 inch 8 mm bolts and washers including some rubber ones to insert in the rear 2 holes and hopefully pull the targa top into place. I may add a little WD-40 to helps the top slide back without any friction or tearing. Once the top is pulled back enough into place, the front bolt holes should align, I can insert those, and then replace the rear ones with the correct length bolt.
So how does this plan sound? Any other suggestions? I would appreciate any help you can provide.