T Tops.

[stealthyflatfish]

Do the t tops on C3's always rattle and squeak, seals all good, cleaned and tops tight? Drives me nuts!

 

[Roscobbc]

Yes.......(except when stationary)

 

[stealthyflatfish]

Yes.......(except when stationary)

Ok Ross, that's it then if the sun's not out and the tops not off, it ain't moving.

 

[CaptainK]

I must confess I can't hear my t-tops squeaking or rattling in my 68. Granted there are squeaks and rattles elsewhere, and sidepipe noise too. But can't specifically hear t-tops rattling when driving.

 

[Daytona Vette]

Do the t tops on C3's always rattle and squeak, seals all good, cleaned and tops tight? Drives me nuts!

Often the clear plastic grommet needs renewing due to wear on the "B" post where the "T" Top bolt locates other factors; adjustment and weather seals worn allowing more free movement

 

[Corvette]

Rub into the t top, door bonnet rubbers furniture spray that has wax in it, Mr Muscle, Pledge etc.

 

[stealthyflatfish]

Rub into the t top, door bonnet rubbers furniture spray that has wax in it, Mr Muscle, Pledge etc.

I'll check the fixing holes then use polish on the seals. Thanks

 

[CrispyCleen]

I may be wrong (a very real possibility) but these look like they insert into the location pins. That’s certainly where a lot of my rattle comes from. I have been considering getting some but they are waaaaay down the list.

Has anyone else used these or similar?

 

[stealthyflatfish]

I bought a small tub of odourless clear silicone grease, and applied a smear to the seals, squeaking seems to have stopped now, and should help with water seal, not that mine goes out in the rain.

 

[Vetteheadtony]

Rub into the t top, door bonnet rubbers furniture spray that has wax in it, Mr Muscle, Pledge etc.

As long as it has no silicone, silicone attacks rubber!

 

[stealthyflatfish]

As long as it has no silicone, silicone attacks rubber!

I wouldn't think the seals are pure rubber Tony, more a man made substitute containing a miniscule amount of rubber, perhaps red rubber grease might have been an alternative, but if the seals fall apart in the next 10 years I'll give you a shout...... Lol

 

[Vetteheadtony]

I wouldn't think the seals are pure rubber Tony, more a man made substitute containing a miniscule amount of rubber, perhaps red rubber grease might have been an alternative, but if the seals fall apart in the next 10 years I'll give you a shout...... Lol

When I get that shout in 10 yrs time my reply will be ‘I told you Stealthy didn’t i’