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flouese 09-30-2016 12:39 PM

Installing new top
 
I am having difficulty locating a source for a new piece of foam I think is needed to replace my top. In project 70 of the 101 projects book, page 229, pictures 5 & 6 is where this piece of foam goes (but on the top of what the pictures show (see attached pics for a better idea of where this foam goes). The 2 foam location pictures are from the drivers side of my 99 base. The "foam" pic is from the step-by-step instructions I have for removal and install of the top. If I cant find a source for new foam piece, can I make one out of a similar material or just go with what is currently in there (see pic)?
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dghii 09-30-2016 05:48 PM

Man, I wish I could remember but I think those came with my new top. May be wrong. I do remember having new foam when I replaced my top a couple of years ago.

Eric G 10-08-2016 12:45 AM

I used a sticky weather strip foam tape similar to what was on there. Picked mine up at ACE. Top has been solid now for three years.

Spinnaker 10-08-2016 06:12 AM

Does this look like the right size?

Steele Rubber Products - Sponge Rubber Rectangular 1 x 1/4

Eric G 10-08-2016 07:26 AM

Way to thick... If you can't find the thin sticky tape use a solid double sided carpet tape. You simply need to keep it in place.

flouese 10-11-2016 02:59 AM

Thanks all for the assist. I plan to use a piece of home door weather strip and replicate the original the best I can.


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