Trick to install top weatherstripping?

[NorCal]

Is it supposed to fit in the channel between the screws and stay in place? Do I just need a healthy amount of weatherstripping adhesive to keep it in place?

 

[sunalp]

Yep, it doesn't stay put unless you do.

 

[bulldurham]

Using a tapered flat head screw in the track helps to make more space for the seal , but glue keeps it in place.

 

[DanR]

I use flat head rivets which allows a bit more room for the rubber strip still have trouble getting it to stay.

 

[NorCal]

Thanks all

 

[Gordon Holsinger]

Thanks all

The channel was originally held in with flat top pop rivets

 

[alpine_64]

The screw heads look like they are the full depth of the channel. Be very hard to seat the seal

 

[bulldurham]

My 62 had real small ovaled flat head screws when I replaced the soft top ; not sure about the hard top .
It has no glue on it but I wish it did. One area wants to pop out. Also I think the original seals were better suited to the job
than the seals now available.

 

[NorCal]

hmmm, wondering if I should replace the screws with something flatter of modify the rubber before gluing in place.

 

[bulldurham]

I would go w/ screws and glue. Trying to modify the seal would be a testy trick . You might also try using a slicking agent on the track. I did that on door seal tracks and was able to slide the seal in the track starting at one end and going the length of the track. Takes 2 people and a little time to do it but it worked well and is still in after several months. No glue used.

 

[DanR]

hmmm, wondering if I should replace the screws with something flatter of modify the rubber before gluing in place.

NorCal, The screws may be a bit larger in diameter than the original rivets.