Steve S.,
The original rear quarter windows put little stress on the plastic.
Replacement (non-OEM) rubber varies from supplier, and many are thicker
than original, and will put extra load on the attach button when clamped
shut. This can lead to cracking.
When I refurbished my top I bought new plastic, and rubber, from Sunbeam
Specialties: http://www.rootes.com/
and they fit well. HOWEVER, be careful to determine the left side
rubber from the right side. The thickness of the rubber varies on the
inside vs the outside, and only one side should be "out". This may be
your problem.
Curt Meine <CMeinel464@aol.com> is a reliable source, as well, and
probably has direct experience with this issue.
Luck,
Steve
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Editor - TigersUnited.com
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Steve Sage wrote:
> Hello Sunbeamers:
> I just had metal repairs and a re-paint done to my hard top. All the
> rust is gone and it looks brand new. That was an expensive exercise
> but worth it as I use it most of the time.
>
> I also replaced the side plastic "flipper windows". The old ones had
> cracks spreading out from that round metal piece that fits on the
> outside of the window. It connects to the open/close latch that
> attaches to the hardtop body inside.
>
> The latches pull the windows too tight against the hardtop body. In
> other words, in closing them all the way, the plastic windows are
> forced to curve inward a bit, straining the plastic and eventually
> causing the cracks around that round part in the window.
>
> I can't figure out how to adjust the latches so the windows close
> snugly but not too snug. Has anyone done this and can offer advice on
> what I should do?
>
> Thanks as usual.
> Steve Sage
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