Would like to either replace or restore the following, any advice welcome.

 

Firstly, the window seal. Appears to have been hacked at some point, possible attempted theft in the past~?

I'd like it replaced, maybe both sides to match?

 

 

Then there are the roof seals, is there anything I can do about these or would this require replacing to?

 

 

The T top rubber has seen better days...

 

 

And lastly the front bonnet vent, seen here, has been snapped.

 

For the roof seals, i suggest either rubbing it down and black plasti dipping it, or just strip it down for a chrome look. I'm sure one of the people breaking a zed on here can send you the T-top rubber ,a bonnet vent and the window rubber...

The passenger side scuttle panels are quite hard to find in good condition second hand. & you'll have to replace the t top centre bar.

Window trim damage is not cause by attempted theft but the dome head on the glass that goes passed the rubber strip, ok when the strip was new but once it goes hard the dome head tears it.

 

Jeff

 

Edited November 1, 201510 yr by JeffTT

All very common faults on imports from a hot country like Japan but the good news is you can buy new parts to replace them.

Unfortunately you will be looking at about £400 to replace that lot

 

The two small roof trims are cheap at about a tenner each but will look way to clean next to old targa trims.

 

Door trims are quite easy to get second hand but may also be old and weathered.

 

I'm sure you will get a better targa centre trim used but they do require a bit of work to replace, about £80 new if I remember correctly

 

As said, good scuttles are hard to find used

I replaced all of these earlier this year and it cost a pretty penny to do so!!

 

That said, the difference that new trims and scuttle panels make is staggering - truly, the little things make a big difference :)

Indeed, it's all in the detail. Worthy investment if you have a clean car to start with as it freshens it up and makes the car look sharp and well cared for. Buy them now before they become obsolete. Imagine it won't be long before the roof panels become obsolete, they already have done for the slicktop.

Thanks for all of the responses guys. My car is now show stopper, so perhaps spending out on these OEM rubbers isn't worth it.

I'd like to do something about the gaping hole in the window seal though, maybe a second hand one.

Has anyone restored grey faded and hardened seals?

 

As for the rest, well maybe when i get her mechanically running sweet, she'll get a treat!

Window trim damage is not cause by attempted theft but the dome head on the glass that goes passed the rubber strip, ok when the strip was new but once it goes hard the dome head tears it.

 

Jeff

 

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Good to know Jeff.

Thanks!