question about windows/curtains

lewis71bug · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 7:44 am Post subject: question about windows/curtains

I'm trying to get my hard top to seal around the side windows better. All four of my side windows (stock plastic) appear to be identical other than 2 being left and 2 being right (none have the vents, all look like they are back windows). Are the fronts and backs supposed to be different sizes?

Wayne

Woreign · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 8:15 am Post subject:

The windows are all the same side. You can put the front windows with the vents on the back doors and the back windows on the front if you wanted to.

The Thing windows don't seal very well on the hard top or soft top for that matter. Especially when driving, the windows will pull away from the frame. Some have had success bending the tabs that fit into the doors to make the windows press inward.

I found what I think is a better way to seal the windows against the hard top frame, if you don't mind drilling a single hole in the front windows... What I did was install a plastic tab with a bolt through the top edge of the window. Then you just twist the tab vertically so that is contacts the inside edge of the frame. That will hold the front window and keep it close to the frame. Since the front window overlaps the rear, it also keeps the rear window close as well.

If you're interested in some photos, let me know and I'll post a few...

lewis71bug · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 10:03 am Post subject:

The problem with mine is that there is a gap at the top of both windows and at the back of the rear windows. They would definitely let rain in. Is this normal? I have repositioned the top as far forward as I can get it.

Woreign · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 4:25 pm Post subject:

Sounds like one or both of the following has happened:

- The top has shrunk, creating the gap above the windows.

- The frame is bending outward, causing the top to rise up on the sides.

Does your top have the side clips installed? The clips attach to the side edge of th etop and clips to the frame. This pulls the sides down and keeps them from rising up.

Ooops... Forgot we were discussing the hard top here. Your other post refers to the soft top. I got confused...

mdustman · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 5:36 pm Post subject: hard top to window sealing

Since you're talking about a hard top here (right?) it sounds like your hard top is missing the drip rails. What color is the top - is it an original VW hard top? If so, we've reproduced the drip rails and I believe they rivit on. Give us a call on the 800 number (800-VWTHING).

Michele - The Thing Shop

uberautowerks · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 6:17 pm Post subject:

A long time ago, a buddy of mine, made me a set of hard top drip rails with a deeper flange on the inside. I believe most and fabricator capable of welding aluminum could do the same.
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lewis71bug · Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 4:54 pm Post subject: Re: hard top to window sealing

7thing3 · Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2007 2:58 pm Post subject:

Looks to me like they are within the VW specs for Thing window/top/door tolerances:

1 inch +/- .5 inch

lewis71bug · Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2007 6:40 pm Post subject:

Ian Epperson · Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2007 7:03 pm Post subject:

lewis71bug · Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2007 7:48 pm Post subject:

Ian Epperson · Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2007 8:52 pm Post subject:

Taking the windshield apart is easy. Undo those 4 screws, gently fold it down, wiggle and pull it a bit, and it's apart. The top part slides up out of the bottom part, and the glass usually sticks to the top part. The only tricky bit is getting the glass out without breaking it - but it's not difficult at all if there are two of you...

Oh, and from my experience, I don't suggest you and your partner drink heavily before removing the glass! Embarassed

Well, the glass is cheap...

If you replace the gasket, the new gasket will give you some stress as you reassemble it. It takes a bit of force to get it to seat. You probably wont run into this with the old gasket.

lee73 · Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2007 11:41 pm Post subject:

lewis71bug · Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 8:49 pm Post subject:

Thanks Ian and lee73. This will probably be one of my spring projects coming up.


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