Restoring a hard top?

[RIDDLER]

Hello- I am in the process of restoring the hardtop and doors to my 1974 FJ40. I have removed almost all of pieces and seperated them. I was wondering if someone with a factory manual to clue me in to what parts I need to order in terms of new seals to complete this redo.

The seal that is at the bottom and touches the tub is new but everything else is original and needs to be replaced.

1) I have found only one seal that I don't have the PN for and that is the seal that sits below the steel outer drip rail at the very top of the top and the side curtain pieces which include the pieces with the windows.

2) Also I can't determine how the piece that seals the top of the door is removed. I can't see bolts but it is attached to the very upper piece of the top. Mine has silicone slapped everywhere in a attempt to keep out leaks. This is the piece that runs the length of the door and either bolts or is riveted to the fiberglass shell and the metal drip rail.

3) I need to tap and redo some rivets. Any recommendation for brand of rivet gun and/or length of rivets to mimic OEM.

I hope this makes sense.

thanks

Aaron

 

[nuclearlemon]

there's actually two seals at the bottom between the top and tub. one on the edge of the tub and one where the top sits/bolts down. then, there are seals around the posts also.

the seal that is between the raingutter and the sides is the same as the seal between the raingutter and the channels above the doors. to get to that, you have to remove the screws on the back of the channel and pry the curved section out. once the curved section is removed, you can see three or four bolts that go into the rain gutter.

 

[fj40mayo]

I used aluminum pop rivets when I replaced my raingutter and have had zero problems with them.