I am installing a new top on an 85 and have a quick question. On the front bow there appears to be a 1/8 inch peice of foam the runs along the front. It is glued down and has come up in parts. Does this need to come off? If so, is there something I need to put back down in place of this? The front bow seems pretty sharp along the edge that comes into contact with the top.

try and keep that piece intact, light gluing will help, it does show thru the finished product. you can replace it or repair it,

BEEK wrote:try and keep that piece intact, light gluing will help, it does show thru the finished product. you can replace it or repair it,

Thanks. If I was going to replace it, is there anything I can pick up locally to use?

The front top seal ripped in two when I took it off. I have seen OEM replacements and they seem to be pretty expensive. Has anyone used anything else?

go for new YOU WILL be happier in the end

davery wrote:The front top seal ripped in two when I took it off. I have seen OEM replacements and they seem to be pretty expensive. Has anyone used anything else?

agreed on the weatherstrip at the windshield.. new is the only way... but this is not what he is talking about. its a piece of foam, 75% of the time it has deteriorated and is gone.