Rob, Having just replaced all my top seals, you do need to leave a bit of clearance on the luggage rack seal so that the poptop will seat properly. The luggage rack seal should extend back on each side only along the straight part of the luggage rack, stopping at the point where the sides bend inward. This allows water to drain out from beneath the top. What I did was install the poptop seal front and side seals first, and lower the top and mark where the poptop seal hits the luggage rack. Then I installed the seal on my luggage rack (which can be done with the rack either in place or off the van), trimming the ends to just meet the seal on the poptop. Hope this helps. Dan
Rob Wilke wrote: > I'm about halfway thru a poptop conversion and I was wondering if you > need to cut the luggage rack seal so the poptop comes down clean where > they meet. Any and all suggestions appreciated. > > Rob Wilke > 87 Syncro with a hole in the middle... |
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