Vertigo107

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Guys,

I'm restoring my 86 ASC convertible, and my tonneau cover doesn't have the regular seal that some do. Instead of the piece that attaches to the cover itself, mine has a seal that attaches to the body similar to the trunk weather seal. Any ideas what that strip came off of, or where to get it? I compared it to the trunk seal, and they aren't the same.

Thanks.

TTOP350

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Any pix of the seal your talking about?

Vertigo107

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Ill have to take a photo later this afternoon, but basically, if you can imagine what it looks like with the trunk seal removed.. That's what it looks like when my tonneau seal is removed. A rail is a good way to describe it.

okfoz

I would not be surprised if it was not the same seal as the normal hatch seal, just trimmed to fit... I thought my 89's seal was on the body, not the cover... I will have to look when I get a chance.

John

Vertigo107

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Here are some photos.

Vertigo107

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Vertigo107

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One more of the rail without the trim. Sorry for the multiple post.

TTOP350

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That looks like the hatch seal, its just folded a bit different due to being sealed/closed and time..

Benc1

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They probably hadn't worked out the kinks of the weatherstripping the things at that time so it's probably year specific. I know in 89 the weatherstrip isn't the same but it's also nowhere near perfect. I have had to adjust the tonneau cover weatherstrip several times. It gets stuck in between the tonneau and trunk. While not correct for your year I would just update to later year weatherstripping.

Vertigo107

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I wouldn't mind changing to a later year, but I don't see how mine would seal, with what's available. I'm seeing the one that attatches to the tonnaue cover itself, but how would that seal to my body. Can I get a photo of what a body looks like where the seal is supposed to sit beyond my 86 from someone?

TTOP350

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You can use the newer seal if you use something like this on your pinch weld. That's what is used on my 89 and 92 verts.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Windlace-pinchweld-push-on-snap-on-molding-trim-free-shipping-/200793910270?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ec03febfe

Vertigo107

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Perfect. Any idea as to how many feet I need to order? Thanks again!

TTOP350

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I'm not 100% sure the link I gave you is the correct size you need. Its more of a idea of what your looking for so don't order that unless you know 100% for sure.

As far as how much you'll need, since your car is apart, maybe, measure the length of your pinch weld you need to cover?

Vertigo107

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Ok, I'll check it out when I get home. I was just trying to get it ordered early today... Wasn't being lazy :-)

Thanks again!

TTOP350

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Oh, not a problem at all. I'd like to give ya the measurement buuut I couldn't till later

okfoz

I would take a tape measure and wrap it around the area you need... Add 1ft for good measure and then trim to fit when you get it.

When installing, I would not "pull" or stretch the seal, as it will want to shrink or contract. I would make sure it is tight fitting, as making it shorter is easier than making it longer.

John

shr00m

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I've ordered it twice from my upholstery place. . 3 yards was too short, 5 yards was too much. I can't remember in feet how much it was short or long though...

Kevin D.

Vertigo107

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I just got my trunk seal in the mail today, and its pretty much the same as the seal for my tonneau cover, so I'm about to order a second one. Thanks for all the help and suggestions.