85 T-Top doors hard to close... Just how it is?

limp · Dec 6, 2024

rwordenjr said:
On another note, it seems the only way to get 79-86 mirrors is second hand right? Nowhere I've looked seems to repro those. Sucks the part support isnt as vast as 87-93

Occasionally a new part is reproduced... Keep your eyes open.
I bought these from LMR recently.. My old ones were shot.. I believe this is a new reproduction..

rwordenjr · Dec 6, 2024

limp said:
Occasionally a new part is reproduced... Keep your eyes open.
I bought these from LMR recently.. My old ones were shot.. I believe this is a new reproduction..

What part is that?

85GTStangGuy · Dec 6, 2024

They are quarter window beltline moldings and weatherstripping, for a vert.

limp · Dec 6, 2024

rwordenjr said:
What part is that?

https://lmr.com/item/LRS-29796AK/mustang-quarter-belt-molding-weatherstrip-kit-83-86-vert

95steedamustang · Dec 6, 2024

AeroCoupe said:
I’m with Noobz in that those seals look added. Maybe @95steedamustang can help being he has seen a few of these cars.

Incorrect weatherstrip on the A pillars. This is how it should look as seen on this 85 GT against the one in the thread.

rwordenjr · Dec 6, 2024

95steedamustang said:
Incorrect weatherstrip on the A pillars. This is how it should look as seen on this 85 GT against the one in the thread.

Thanks for replying. It actually looks similar to how mine was except the one in your pic is very smashed down where the mirror lays against it. It appears the big chunk in your pic goes down to the screw holding that trim in. My did before but I cut it. Cutting did make the door easier to close but will research more on what pieces I need to fix this.

Noobz347 · Dec 6, 2024

rwordenjr said:
Thanks for replying. It actually looks similar to how mine was except the one in your pic is very smashed down where the mirror lays against it. It appears the big chunk in your pic goes down to the screw holding that trim in. My did before but I cut it. Cutting did make the door easier to close but will research more on what pieces I need to fix this.

It would be cool to see more high rez images of your seals but instead of trying to piece-meal the thing together, you might want to just purchase the [correct] kit and pull that (whatever it is) stuff out.

My guess is that the previous owner picked up some one-size-fits-all door seal and was not familiar with the purpose specific seals for this car.

85GTStangGuy · Dec 7, 2024

Not sure about what other sites offer, but NPD has a one-size-fits-all door weatherstripping for Foxbody hatches, coupes, t-tops and verts.... however, for t-tops and verts, it does include the statement to "cut as required".

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95steedamustang · Dec 7, 2024

Noobz347 said:
It would be cool to see more high rez images of your seals but instead of trying to piece-meal the thing together, you might want to just purchase the [correct] kit and pull that (whatever it is) stuff out.

My guess is that the previous owner picked up some one-size-fits-all door seal and was not familiar with the purpose specific seals for this car.

I have a 2k mile all orginial T-top car. I can get some high res pics of it next time I get it off the lift but I agree. The NPD/LMR kit is great! They are both DC repops

rwordenjr · Dec 7, 2024

95steedamustang said:
I have a 2k mile all orginial T-top car. I can get some high res pics of it next time I get it off the lift but I agree. The NPD/LMR kit is great! They are both DC repops

That would be awesome to get those pics !!

85 T-Top doors hard to close... Just how it is?

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