Hard top weather stripping project (measurements needed) (2 Viewers)

[FJsnoozer]

Mike, the top rail stuff is from Pep boys. They have two versions of the camper top stripping. One is 8 bucks and one is 19. I went with the higher density 19 dollar stuff. This is important because it can be cut and shapped for all of the small areas that let air in, like around the pole, and at the top where the cap bolts to the windshield frame

Grn Rvr.
I went Factory toyota for the front and rear doors. Those haskets around the ambulance doors are so intricate that I think you want the real deal. Though the generic adhesive backed weather stripping that was on these doors when I got them looked like it sealed well everywhere but the latch. I get emplyee pricing at Toyota so it costs me an arm, nust not an arm and a leg.

 

[roadstr6]

I bought the same stuff from Pep Boys and used it recently on my 40. Works great!


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[FJsnoozer]

I'm coming up on 2 years since putting the hard top on. I just removed the hard top for the first time and this stuff looks pristine. It also held on tightly when I tool the hard top off and left the stripping on. There was also no marking on the paint underneath. I am not sure If I would up posting this, but I use the V shaper garage door weather stripping for the hard top to windshield frame padding. This sealed well for wind, rain , etc. I forgot to take it off when I went for my first topless drive and it blew off a mile down the road. Lucky I pulled a U-turn and grabbed it. $5 crisis averted!

 

[NellieFJ40]

Does anyone know if the premium camper tape is still available? It looks like it is part number 3549 but I cant seem to find it on their website and have no pep boys locally.

Thanks!

 

[Irish11]

Does anyone know if the premium camper tape is still available? It looks like it is part number 3549 but I cant seem to find it on their website and have no pep boys locally.

Thanks!

Sorry to bump an old thread. I am getting ready for a hardtop addition to my cruiser and wanted to know two things: 1. Fjsnoozer, is the foam still working out for you? 2. has anyone been able to find any of the #3549? I can find #3550, but not 49 online.

 

[70fj40]

I have seen the same product at Autozone and OReilys. Don't know the part #'s but they both carry the crimp on and flat camper foam.

 

[Irish11]

No luck at AutoZone, O'Reilly, or local hardware store. Anyone have a lead?

 

[FJsnoozer]

There are the two I used. They work great. I used a different garage door weather strip for the top to windshield mount

http://www.pepboys.com/product/details/8976950/00759

http://www.pepboys.com/product/details/8977108/00759

 

[sggoat]

Is there any info on whether this is closed-cell foam?

 

[marketShark]

Bump of an old thread. I also went to pep boys, autozone and oreilly for 10' of this $29 weatherstripping. Only place I found with it in store was advance auto. Different brand but looks and secures the same
Pics shown below for anyone looking to replicate the method of FJsnoozer. Pics taken before the trimming of the rear weatherstrip "bulb" piece to mimic the CCOT pictures

 

[swelltimes]

Bump of an old thread. I also went to pep boys, autozone and oreilly for 10' of this $29 weatherstripping. Only place I found with it in store was advance auto. Different brand but looks and secures the same
Pics shown below for anyone looking to replicate the method of FJsnoozer. Pics taken before the trimming of the rear weatherstrip "bulb" piece to mimic the CCOT pictures

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This is good stuff! Glad to see this thread is still going, and @marketShark, looks like you found a great addition to the collection.