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1971k567cam · 10-12-2011, 02:57 AM

So we are in the rain season again in washington so the next nine months or so. So I took off my new soft top which btw seamed to be more water tight than the hard top. So any ways put the hard top back on has new seals, most of the side bed rail bolts wich i replaced all the mounting tabs and water deflectors above the wing windows. So my issue is that the hard top drips right above my knee and same on girfriends side above her knee. I have new carpet which I just put in and is getting damp from our amazing weather we have here. So question is has any one come up with a way to control the water flow from the windshield drip rail to not come in the truck?

MrGoodpliers · 10-12-2011, 07:37 AM

Duct tape!

**truckster** · 10-12-2011, 12:09 PM

Before I put the drip deflectors on, I run a bead of black RTV silicone along the inside edge big enough to get some squeeze-out. I've found that keeps most of the water on the outside.

1971k567cam · 10-12-2011, 01:08 PM

So Its going past the deflectors then. I will try that and see if it helps

mustardjimmy71 · 10-13-2011, 05:10 AM

try duct seal its a waxy clay bar that stays flexible u can get it any electrical wholesalers cheap

coyote72 · 10-13-2011, 11:17 AM

I have that same exact leak. Thanks for posting the question up, I was about to tackle mine soon.

AlaskaMatt · 10-14-2011, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mustardjimmy71

try duct seal its a waxy clay bar that stays flexible u can get it any electrical wholesalers cheap

Second this, I use rope caulk but I think it's pretty much the same product.

NW_Ryker · 10-14-2011, 12:52 AM

Can you guys post some pics of where your putting it? I tried last year to no avail. Every time I took a corner a stream of water would shoot out of the corner where the deflector is. Sorry for the thread jack, great weather we have up here in the PNW huh? Ever take your blazer to any shows?

**truckster** · 10-14-2011, 12:57 AM

I'll have to look through my pictures and see if I took any last year. I haven't put the top on yet this year, but I'll take pictures then if I don't find them. I'm still enjoying the warm afternoons, but the morning commute is a bit chilly (40 degrees at 70 mph).

1971k567cam · 10-14-2011, 01:26 AM

No prob on thread jack just want dry knees and truck
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10-12-2011, 02:57 AM	#1
1971k567cam Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tumwater,Wa Posts: 149	Hard top leak fixes? So we are in the rain season again in washington so the next nine months or so. So I took off my new soft top which btw seamed to be more water tight than the hard top. So any ways put the hard top back on has new seals, most of the side bed rail bolts wich i replaced all the mounting tabs and water deflectors above the wing windows. So my issue is that the hard top drips right above my knee and same on girfriends side above her knee. I have new carpet which I just put in and is getting damp from our amazing weather we have here. So question is has any one come up with a way to control the water flow from the windshield drip rail to not come in the truck?

10-12-2011, 07:37 AM	#2
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Re: Hard top leak fixes? Duct tape! __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

10-12-2011, 12:09 PM	#3
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,977	Re: Hard top leak fixes? Before I put the drip deflectors on, I run a bead of black RTV silicone along the inside edge big enough to get some squeeze-out. I've found that keeps most of the water on the outside.

10-12-2011, 01:08 PM	#4
1971k567cam Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tumwater,Wa Posts: 149	Re: Hard top leak fixes? So Its going past the deflectors then. I will try that and see if it helps

10-13-2011, 05:10 AM	#5
mustardjimmy71 toys'r'us Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Penticton, BC, Canada Posts: 347	Re: Hard top leak fixes? try duct seal its a waxy clay bar that stays flexible u can get it any electrical wholesalers cheap __________________ 71 jimmy bone stock 350 sm465 33x12.5 rallies 79 caprice landau full load crate350 th350 lowered 20"wires 00 f150 reg cab sb 4x4 5.4L

10-13-2011, 11:17 AM	#6
coyote72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 191	Re: Hard top leak fixes? I have that same exact leak. Thanks for posting the question up, I was about to tackle mine soon. __________________ 72 K5 4x4 350 70 Nova 454 5spd 4-link

10-14-2011, 12:52 AM	#8
NW_Ryker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Carnation Wa Posts: 199	Re: Hard top leak fixes? Can you guys post some pics of where your putting it? I tried last year to no avail. Every time I took a corner a stream of water would shoot out of the corner where the deflector is. Sorry for the thread jack, great weather we have up here in the PNW huh? Ever take your blazer to any shows?

10-14-2011, 12:57 AM	#9
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,977	Re: Hard top leak fixes? I'll have to look through my pictures and see if I took any last year. I haven't put the top on yet this year, but I'll take pictures then if I don't find them. I'm still enjoying the warm afternoons, but the morning commute is a bit chilly (40 degrees at 70 mph).

10-14-2011, 01:26 AM	#10
1971k567cam Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tumwater,Wa Posts: 149	Re: Hard top leak fixes? No prob on thread jack just want dry knees and truck Posted via Mobile Device



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