Drophead Roof Seals

[sportster1250]

Hello Guys,
My first post on here.. I am restoring an early 350i and need to sort some new targa roof panel seals.
The Guys at DC Trim say they are NLA. Does anybody know where I can get a pair made up?
Really do not want to ruin the new carpets!

[mrzigazaga]

Hi mate

This might help...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=159...

There are solutions to this but I'm having to pop out for an hour so will post more when I'm back...

Cheers


Ziga

[mrzigazaga]

This can be used for the door seal and side Targa seal that the window closes up to...A small "P" seal can be added if needed to the top most point of the rubber.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Rubber-Door-Bo...

SEALS DIRECT
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=...
Side rear hood seal that the window slides up against...Im not totally sure on this one yet as I still need to sample it ...
Part number: SRS1908

Rear hood edge to rear targa panel seal...
Part number.ETS3240


Hope this info helps in some way...

Cheers


Ziga

Edited by mrzigazaga on Thursday 3rd November 18:57

[sportster1250]

Thanks Ziga,

The top seal does look interesting, as an alternative I guess it could be bonded to a plain trim strip as per original. Worth a punt, thanks.
Thanks David.

[mrzigazaga]

I found the universal door seal was adequate to seal the top of the window to side of the Targa panel where the strange looking seal used to sit....The U shaped one sits on the side of the hood rear section where the inside of the glass closes against...I just edited that one to avoid confusion...

I spent hours of trying various seals but came to the conclusion people need to try a sample first as my drivers door has dropped a fair bit so is hard to find a good solution...Although the door seal with a small "P" seal..where the window stops...If that makes any sense...

Having four different seals on one part is a bit extreme so a better solution is definitely needed....

[v8s4me]

Put a post on the 'S' Forum as those cars use a similar roof and you may get a good lead from then guys on there.

[mrzigazaga]

v8s4me said:

Put a post on the 'S' Forum as those cars use a similar roof and you may get a good lead from then guys on there.

I tried that mate in my vain search for the correct seal...The S and I believe Griffs used the same seal....No wonder theres no bloody left...