Hi Mark and all other 68 owners.
I have bought 2 new screws that are a little longer to replace the factory
ones that the book says to adjust to get the top to fit to the glass.
If this works I will let all of you know.
Thanks
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark McDonald" <tomswift@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2003 4:12 PM
Subject: Re: IML: 68 convertible top adj.
> Dear Bob,
>
> I have a '68 convertible and I have the same problem on one side--
> always leaks by the vent window when it rains. It doesn't leak if I'm
> driving, only if it's sitting for a long time in the rain. I do not
> have a cure, but I think it is the weatherstripping at the top that is a
> problem. I hesitate to say that this is a design flaw, but a few years
> back I looked at a Sebring and it seemed they had designed a little
> better weatherstripping in that area.
>
> Know that isn't much help, but I think you're not alone.
>
> MM
>
> Robert Hanekamp wrote:
>
> > Hi All.Has anyone on the list with a 68 imperial convertible know how
> > to adjust the top so that weather seals will seal on top of the side
> > windows.I tried adjusting the cams but that did not work.In the repair
> > manual I found the 2 screws at the end of the bows and run them all
> > the way in but it was not enough.I bought 2 new screws a little longer
> > to try.Has anyone else had this problem please let me know how you
> > fixed the problem.I am afraid it might rain at Carlisle this July and
> > soak my interior.Thanks for any help on this problem.Also does anyone
> > have the windshield washer nozzles I have misplaced mine I would like
> > to buy a pair.Thank you.Bob
>
>
>
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