One other thing to remember , the weatherstrip should be slightly compressed
but not smashed. If it's compressed too much it will be more prone to leak.
Kurt Heinrich
OCA# 30442
71 Cutlass Supreme SX Convertible
----- Original Message -----
From: "Troy Provost" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 9:12 PM
Subject: Re: leaky 65 Conv.
Check the adjustment of your side glass. Up stops may need to be raised
so glass makes better contact with weather strips. Check a body repair
manual for a 65 Olds for instructions. Also check adjustment of the front
"J" hooks that latch the top to the header bow. May need to be tightened.
To check the fit between the weatherstrip and glass, put a piece of paper
between glass and w/strip. Try to pull it through with window up and
closed. Should have some tension. You could have many hours into this
project. Is there a body shop or glass shop there that could take a look
at it for you?
Good luck, Troy
At 11:53 PM 12/15/2006, you wrote:
Hello,
Just wanted to see if anyone else feels my pain in the leaky convertible
department. I dont have a garage and it is rainy season here in Okinawa
and my 65 Conv. is leaking everywhere, I replaced all the seals but it
actually seems to be worse than before, I am pretty sure I put it all back
correct. I gooped all kinds of sealant on top too. Any advice or just
pull all the carpet and panels and dry off the floor every time it rains.
I have 3 more years here and dont want the Cutlass to rust out too bad,
everything rusts here since so close to the ocean.
Jeff and leaky(65 Cutlass Conv.)
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