jake63 Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 I was able to use a few cowl moulding strips from junkyard w-bodies to make one for the convertible. They had to be cut at a 45 at corners and superglued but fit pretty well when done. I haven't taken any pictures yet but it's pretty easy to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swift13 Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 are you talking bout the thin strip that hangs out at the corners of the windshield?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake63 Posted September 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 The plastic/rubber strip that fills in between the winshield and the black metal reveal mouldings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swift13 Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 ok i believe we are on the same page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleeingpepper Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Would jb-welding or supergluing the old one that was falling out just work? I should try that with mine.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaptnjack Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 On my 93, the lace is intact but has shrunk about 1.5" at each corner and pulled away from the black metal molding. I am also getting a little shrinkage at the lower winsheild lace right at the curve in the middle by the vent. I also need to spend a little time on this issue...its on the list. The weather is so nice now....I can't bring myself to disassemble the car becuase of using it occasionally. I have had a chance to see a GM factory DVD related to top replacement. The DVD shows that the lace we are discussing in glue underneath the black metal molding during top installation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swift13 Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 i think we are all having this problem the idea of cuttng seperate strips and tucking them in there is going to be the best (i think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaptnjack Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 That is exactly like mine. A friend of mine and I had the idea of measuring the width from top corner to top corner to find the center of the weatherstrip and cutting it there. Then....if possible considering it might be glued from the underside....use a heat gun to slide the sections to the left and to the right. This would leave the one gap in the middle which could be filled with something similar or even better....use a (black) metal coupler found on many other makes and models. This would look like a factory install, solve the shrinkage issue and eliminate unsightly seams and joints in the corners. Havent tried it yet though. YMMV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swift13 Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 i wonder if replacing the windshield would fix this problem like if a shop would replace or tuck it back in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoore4294 Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 i wonder if replacing the windshield would fix this problem like if a shop would replace or tuck it back in No go. Had my windshield replaced and the guy said the rubber had shrunk and he couldn't put it back in. I'd have to order a new one, if there are any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theghoul Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 i think we are all having this problem the idea of cuttng seperate strips and tucking them in there is going to be the best (i think) X3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swift13 Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 what does that piece really even do anyway?? does it just protect the car from the elements or help the windshield or what?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorn Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 I have had a chance to see a GM factory DVD related to top replacement. The DVD shows that the lace we are discussing in glue underneath the black metal molding during top installation. Any idea where I might buy or get a copy of that DVD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BN Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 i wonder if replacing the windshield would fix this problem like if a shop would replace or tuck it back in I took my moldings off to have them beadblasted and repainted and went to two windshield shops to see if they had a replacement for the lace in question and it was no go. I'm thinking of using flexible, self adheisive door edge guard molding that comes in rolls and mitre cutting it. It fits perfectly. I'll post some pictures when It's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdvs Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I have had a chance to see a GM factory DVD related to top replacement. The DVD shows that the lace we are discussing in glue underneath the black metal molding during top installation. [/quote Do you have that DVD? Any way to get copies? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 mine is just starting to do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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