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Dubaday 12-08-2017 09:56 AM

that looks so wicked in red.... Saying I'm jealous is an understatement!
Props to you man :cheers:

BruceH 12-08-2017 10:11 AM

All of your hard work is paying off, it looks incredible :cheers:

MWS 12-08-2017 11:47 AM

Looks nice! Why didn't they do the glass when in shop though?

JBauer 12-08-2017 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MWS (Post 557395)
Looks nice! Why didn't they do the glass when in shop though?

I didnt ask them because they did me favor painting it and they were really busy.

JBauer 12-09-2017 05:58 AM

First "I didnt see that coming" moment ☹

No latch, almost perfect:

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Latch installed, adjusted as low as possible. Pretty big gaps. Any comments, ideas?

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JBauer 12-09-2017 09:27 AM

This molding just doesnt get it anymore sooohttp://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1512844003.jpg
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JBauer 12-09-2017 11:43 AM

Nevermind on the latch. Fixed it :dance:http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1512852191.jpg

JBauer 12-10-2017 07:23 AM

Test fit ;)

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Lacostas 12-10-2017 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBauer (Post 557535)

Omg wow! Fits perfectly

RedTele58 12-11-2017 04:58 AM

I'm really impressed - you've done an outstanding job. :cheers:

JBauer 12-11-2017 06:30 AM

Thank you, running into some problems now though 😭

JBauer 12-11-2017 12:13 PM

A little progress today. Threaded the wiring through the hatch. Should of done that before paint and installation, no room to work under there. I installed one window and got my hatch latch finished and working correctly. Still have alot of adjusting to do.

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JBauer 12-13-2017 06:12 AM

Fun with Windows 🙄 http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1513177742.jpg
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The Radium King 12-13-2017 07:07 AM

hey - any chance you have pics of the cross-section of the weatherstrip you were provided (windows, hatch, front edge)? i've got one of the originals and the weatherstrip is starting to wear, but it is uncommon south african stuff that i can't find anywhere and the original vendor is long gone - hoping yours might be the same or similar and i can try to get it from your vendor.

JBauer 12-13-2017 07:51 AM

No problem. The instructions are so I dont know where the first pic goes. Don't seem to fit anywhere. Maybe you could post do.d pics of the open hatch on yours for me toohttp://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1513183658.jpg

Door window seal:

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1513183724.jpg

Top to windshield:

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1513183825.jpg

The Radium King 12-13-2017 07:53 AM

i'll get you pics tonite. on my car the weatherstrip in the first pic is the seal between the hatch and the hardtop - there should be a seam on the hardtop that it presses onto - forms an upsidedown 'U' - goes up, across, back down.

JBauer 12-13-2017 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Radium King (Post 557753)
i'll get you pics tonite. on my car the weatherstrip in the first pic is the seal between the hatch and the hardtop - there should be a seam on the hardtop that it presses onto - forms an upsidedown 'U' - goes up, across, back down.

I tried to get it to fit there but I way too thick for the molding to fit on. If your needing a front seal Amazon has a lot of pre glued peel and stick moldings in various thicknesses and widths ive bought some because I thought the one that came with the kit was so flimsy.

JBauer 12-13-2017 08:08 AM

Like this

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1513184894.jpg

The Radium King 12-13-2017 08:48 AM

funny, i bought some of that stuff on ebay to replace my front weatherstrip a few months ago - it's the window stuff that is tricky - looks like you have the same stuff which is good to know. I will get pics tonite.

JBauer 12-13-2017 09:47 AM

I hate glue 😐

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