Rain Rail - Hardtop Restoration
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Like that. I started thinking I had been drinking too much that day
Thanks for the advice on reattaching the rain gutter to the fiberglass top LakeNorman_FJ40. I'm currently at this stage with my resto and just realized I'll need to separate them to remove the rust so I'll get a good bond between the fiberglass and rain gutter.
My cruiser had only minor issues with the seal between the top and the sides, It's the seal between the filberglass and rain rails that's always been a problem for me. Even where the rails look nice an sealed, if I spray water on the inside, I can see the water leaching underneath and right up the edge of the rail. Really frustrating.
I used sikaflex before to help stop it, but because the inside of the rails have lots of surface rust from years of leaking, it can't
get a decent bond. Using silicone is a waste of time.
Where's a good source for the solid aluminum rivets?
thanks,
-brandon
My cruiser had only minor issues with the seal between the top and the sides, It's the seal between the filberglass and rain rails that's always been a problem for me. Even where the rails look nice an sealed, if I spray water on the inside, I can see the water leaching underneath and right up the edge of the rail. Really frustrating.
I used sikaflex before to help stop it, but because the inside of the rails have lots of surface rust from years of leaking, it can't
get a decent bond. Using silicone is a waste of time.
Where's a good source for the solid aluminum rivets?
thanks,
-brandon
At the risk of asking a stupid question what all does the piece pictured above replace?
It is my understanding the fiberglass top is riveted to a metal channel and that channel bolts to the metal body of the hard top. Does this above part replace everything that was delivered from the factory painted white?
My problem is the metal piece above the driver's side door is rusted out and was wondering if this would replace it.
Thank you,
-MD
Wally in VT has a few for $100, but they need a little work. I understand he also has an absolutely mint condition one in primer on consignment for $750. It's probably beautiful though.
Alex, is the original poster looking for the same set-up that you carry? In other words, is it just the gutter?
The picture above is either a full one piece fiberglass roof with integrated fiberglass gutter or just a fiberglass gutter on top of the fiberglass roof. My steel raingutter kit will solve his problem.
That fibreglass piece looks to be the complete gutter with a moulding to duplicate the separate piece that fixes between the screen and the roof section. The dome would be required to be separately attached.
Benefits:
1. Very easy installation, and generally dimensionally accurate.
2. No rivets (that generally look like an afterthought)
3. Very tidy looking
4. Will not suffer from rust or differential corrosion
5. Does not need paint
6. Probably $350 or so, plus maybe 3-4 hours labour and $100 sundries.
Disadvantages:
1. Not strong enough to take a roof rack.
Benefits:
1. Very easy installation, and generally dimensionally accurate.
2. No rivets (that generally look like an afterthought)
3. Very tidy looking
4. Will not suffer from rust or differential corrosion
5. Does not need paint
6. Probably $350 or so, plus maybe 3-4 hours labour and $100 sundries.
Disadvantages:
1. Not strong enough to take a roof rack.
Replacement Visor - Does anyone sell a replacement visor besides CCOT?
Where can I get the piece that is riveted to the cap and attaches to the windshield?
Mine are rusted all to hell, but the rest is good.
Where can I get the piece that is riveted to the cap and attaches to the windshield?
Mine are rusted all to hell, but the rest is good.
