Cuda window channel sealing "tape" ?

Posted By: UCUDANT

Cuda window channel sealing "tape" ? - 08/26/11 11:53 AM

I need to know what to use to relace the original sealing type "tape" on my Cuda's side window channels see pic. Also does anyone have a diagram to help with installation.....it's been awhile. Does the tape have a layer between the channel and trim, as well as the body and channel? And is it the same material?

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Posted By: 71TA

Re: Cuda window channel sealing "tape" ? - 08/26/11 12:59 PM

70-71
(2) rolls of 1/8"x7/8" black poly foam to seal between the weatherstrip channel and the roof,
(2) rolls of 1/16"x3/4" dark gray soft foam with adhesive on one side to seal the weatherstrip channel to the drip rail.

In 72 Mopar changed the "dark gray soft foam tape" to 1/8" thick from 1/16". I recently changed my kits to cover 70-74 and have been just using the thicker tape.

Posted By: denfireguy

Re: Cuda window channel sealing "tape" ? - 08/26/11 02:00 PM

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I need to know what to use to relace the original sealing type "tape" on my Cuda's side window channels see pic. Also does anyone have a diagram to help with installation.....it's been awhile. Does the tape have a layer between the channel and trim, as well as the body and channel? And is it the same material?

I used the tape in 71TA's kit. It worked great on my 73. It had the same type tape on it originally.
Craig

Posted By: burdar

Re: Cuda window channel sealing "tape" ? - 08/26/11 02:39 PM

My 73 used the adhesive backed tape on both areas. Between the body and the drip rail trim AND between the drip rail trim and the weatherstripping channel. I also used the DMT kit and it worked great.

Posted By: UCUDANT

Re: Cuda window channel sealing "tape" ? - 08/26/11 06:01 PM

Guys how much if any should the top wrap around and into the channel? It goes under the channel/trim?

Posted By: burdar

Re: Cuda window channel sealing "tape" ? - 08/26/11 06:43 PM

I still have my original top. I was able to remove it in one piece. It was trimmed off right at the edge of the drip rail. It did not wrap around it at all. That's how I trimmed my new top. I originally had some material wrapped around the edge but the drip rail trim didn't want to go on very smoothly. It went right on once I trimmed the excess.

Posted By: NV69B7RR

Re: Cuda window channel sealing "tape" ? - 08/27/11 12:52 AM

Posted By: UCUDANT

Re: Cuda window channel sealing "tape" ? - 08/27/11 01:18 PM

I found a piece of my original top under the molding when I removed the existing aftermarket top. It doesn't really mean anything. Here is what I found in the reproduction 72 factory service manual

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Posted By: UCUDANT

Re: Cuda window channel sealing "tape" ? - 08/27/11 01:21 PM

Sorry but it's a PDF file and not easily document export friendly...

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Posted By: denfireguy

Re: Cuda window channel sealing "tape" ? - 08/29/11 02:30 PM

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Sorry but it's a PDF file and not easily document export friendly...

It is worse than that, it is a 'protected' PDF. You can cut and paste from PDF if it is unprotected.
One huge tip on applying the vinyl. Follow the adhesive directions to the letter. I rushed mine, the VOCs in the glue did not disipate enough before I laid it down and months later, the off gassing had created bubbles under the vinyl all over the roof. It will be replaced in a few weeks.
Craig