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Re: Vinyl Top Trim Question
« Reply #45 on: April 14, 2023, 09:19:14 PM »
Does the 68 Assembly Manual cover the installation of this strip?

I followed the 67 Assembly Manual [on a 67 of course] does and the rivet holes were all used
The rivets on this style strip came from below, excepting the very rear-most.
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Re: Vinyl Top Trim Question
« Reply #46 on: April 15, 2023, 02:00:17 PM »
I dont see any mention of this in the 68 assembly manual.  I looked in the 67 assembly manual and dont see it there either unless its hidden in one of the manuals you would not expect? 
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Re: Vinyl Top Trim Question
« Reply #47 on: April 15, 2023, 06:10:00 PM »
I dont see any mention of this in the 68 assembly manual.  I looked in the 67 assembly manual and dont see it there either unless its hidden in one of the manuals you would not expect?

Only reference with pictures I can recall is the one I posted in Reply #10
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Re: Vinyl Top Trim Question
« Reply #48 on: April 15, 2023, 06:23:34 PM »
I dont see any mention of this in the 68 assembly manual.  I looked in the 67 assembly manual and dont see it there either unless its hidden in one of the manuals you would not expect?

See Reply #37
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Re: Vinyl Top Trim Question
« Reply #49 on: April 15, 2023, 09:11:40 PM »
I dont see any mention of this in the 68 assembly manual.  I looked in the 67 assembly manual and dont see it there either unless its hidden in one of the manuals you would not expect?

It is found on page 55 of the 68 Interior assembly manual.

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Re: Vinyl Top Trim Question
« Reply #50 on: April 16, 2023, 02:03:37 AM »
Ok.....I have both the 67 and 68 assembly manuals and found the details in the Interior sections.  Didn't think it would be listed in there but glad to have it.  I will get materials for install.  Not sure what product is best to brush/wipe over the retainers that is smoothed in after the retainers are installed....in case anyone has a recommendation? 
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Re: Vinyl Top Trim Question
« Reply #51 on: September 19, 2023, 12:45:37 AM »
Since a related question came up in another thread I thought I could add some extra to the reference I made back in Reply #2 of this thread and include the TBS

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Re: Vinyl Top Trim Question
« Reply #52 on: September 19, 2023, 06:13:12 AM »
... Not sure what product is best to brush/wipe over the retainers that is smoothed in after the retainers are installed....in case anyone has a recommendation?

I missed seeing your request for a product recommendation.
I tried several products (caulking) that shrunk too much when laying it in as thick as what is required to conceal the expanded rivets. My solution was to re-coat a few times, each recoat was after the previous coating had cured (and shrunk). Eventually, it leveled over the rivets (I estimate that it was 3 or 4 coats). I hope you found a better product (since has been months since your request).

On Edit: I added an image of how thick the original sealant was. It is easily about 1/4" to 3/6" thick but not higher than the drip rail is deep. Notice that the sealant tapers down away from the drip rail edge.
Another note, I believe the sealant would be best added while the drip rail molding is still off the drip rail.
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