Date:         Sat, 20 Dec 1997 16:45:26 -0800
Reply-To:     Todd Last <rubatoguy@IBM.NET>
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From:         Todd Last <rubatoguy@IBM.NET>
Subject:      Re: Poptop seals
Comments: To: Chuck Krause <krause@CQT.COM>
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I used the Bus Depot seals on the front luggage rack and found them to be
about 1/8" too short. So with the stock mounts for the luggage rack ('88
Westie) there is about 1/8" gap between the roof of the van and the bottom
of the seal. This has only been a problem in windy areas where the luggage
rack will vibrate because the seal is not tight. I'm going to try placing a
length of plastic clothesline in the bottom of the seal which (I'm hopping)
will lower the seal enough to make good contact with the roof.

The Design of the BusDepot seals are definately superior, IMHO they are not
quite thick enough on the bottom.


Chuck Krause wrote:

> I'm brand new to the list and want to find out some info on poptop
> seals. I've heard of the ones from the Bus Depot with their aluminum
> clips vs factory steel ones. Mine have rusted all to pieces and I want
> to replace it over the holidays. I also heard some email that mentioned
> the Bus Depot seals are a little short and don't quite make contact with
> the roof. Isn't that a big problem (like no seal)? Is that just a
> problem with the front seal around the luggage rack or does it not seal
> the poptop section either? Also, the factory seal for the poptop comes
> in one piece that goes all the way around. Others I've heard of come in
> two pieces, one for the sides and back and another piece for the seal
> between the poptop and the luggage rack. Do they both have to be
> replaced at once since I have to remove the factory original seal or can
> I leave the old section between the luggage rack and poptop on by
> cutting the other sections from it. Can anybody give me info on how easy
> a job this is? How about a URL to some place (FAQ?) that may already
> cover this topic.
>
> Thanks for the help,
> Chuck