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Window Seal Bugeye Sprite Removable Hardtop

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I have a removable hardtop (standard BMC) for the 58-61 BE sprite. I also have the original window glass. My understanding is the glass is 1/2 inch think while current plexiglass replacements are 1/4 inch thick. Does someone know a supplier of a seal that can be used for the installation of the original glass?

Thanks,

Mike
 
1/2 inch thick?!?... I don't think so.

You're looking for this profile. I don't think it's terribly uncommon, and can probably be had from any glass supplier. JC Whitney used to carry it, and you can probably source it from MacGregor's British auto parts.

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mxp01 said:
All:

I have a removable hardtop (standard BMC) for the 58-61 BE sprite. I also have the original window glass. My understanding is the glass is 1/2 inch think while current plexiglass replacements are 1/4 inch thick. Does someone know a supplier of a seal that can
be used for the installation of the original glass?


Thanks,

Mike
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Bullet proof??????:devilgrin:
 
Gerard said:
1/2 inch thick?!?... I don't think so.

You're looking for this profile. I don't think it's terribly uncommon, and can probably be had from any glass supplier. JC Whitney used to carry it, and you can probably source it from MacGregor's British auto parts.

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My error: The glass is 1/4 in while the plexi is 1/8th inch.

Any recommendations?
 
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