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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: jf308 on February 24, 2015, 02:49:34

Title: Soft Top rubber wedge strips
Post by: jf308 on February 24, 2015, 02:49:34

I have read the old posts, and the instructions in the Technical Manual.... Sorry, still not clear as to where these two grey rubber wedges/strips glue to the convertible top.  Can anyone help with a photo??

It says they glue to the underside of the top where the frame meets the body in a couple of posts.  Still not clear.  Pls help, otherwise they will go in the parts bin.  :-)

Thanks. John

Title: Re: Soft Top rubber wedge strips
Post by: 66andBlue on February 24, 2015, 05:21:57

John,
here are some pix that JamesHoward (I believe) posted here some time ago. Hope this helps.

Title: Re: Soft Top rubber wedge strips
Post by: mbzse on February 24, 2015, 08:18:17

Quote from: jf308

.../...grey rubber wedges/strips glue to the convertible top../...  they will go in the parts bin

I'm afraid that will leave you with a "windy" experience when you drive with the soft top up - similar to not having taut tensioning wires there over the side windows ;)
/Hans in Sweden
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Title: Re: Soft Top rubber wedge strips
Post by: Paul & Dolly on February 24, 2015, 09:56:29

Hi John

They go inside the soft top, above the folding metal frame, above the door windows.

Make sure you clean off any glue/rubber residue from the old soft top, unless you have a new top,
and use a suitable glue, as they tend to unstick when the top is folded for storage.

Good luck

Paul

Title: Re: Soft Top rubber wedge strips
Post by: jf308 on February 25, 2015, 15:47:34

Thanks ALL....

I was looking in the totally wrong area (along the sides at the rear where the top meets the body) and couldn't figure it out.

Regards, John