Ford MUSTANG 1981 - DESCRIPTION OF T-ROOF SYSTEM; Weatherstrips; Roof Panel Assembly with Latches; Door Glass Up-Stops

DESCRIPTION OFT-ROOF SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION OFT -ROOF SYSTEM
Weatherstrips
The system utilizes two different weatherstrip
pieces. One lines the roof opening and extends
down the door pillars and the other is on the edge of
the T-Roof hatch itself. (Fig. 1)
Roof Panel Assembly (Hatch) with
Latches
Two locking pins secure the hatch to striker plates
on the car body. (Fig. 2)
Door Glass Up-Stops
Since the window frame was removed, one impor-
tant added wi ndow adjustment on the doo r glass
mechanism is the window " up- stop" . Shown here
are the adjustment screws and brackets for the prop-
er adjustment of the window. (Fig. 3)
FIG. 1 - WEATHERSTRIPS
Window Adjustments
Aside from the door glass up-stop adjustment s,
three other adjustme nt variations can be made to
achieve proper window positioning for a good seal.
These are: a) window tilt adjustment ( in -out adjust-
ment) b) fore-aft adjustment , (adjustment fore-aft
horizontal tilt) c) forward-rearward adjustment (en-
tire glass can move back-forth) (Fig. 4)
Drain System
When the weatherstrips and other components are
properly adjusted, drainage fl ow should follow the
paths as shown. (Fig. 5) Water should NEVER drain
down the INSIDE of the door pillars , if weatherstrip
is In good condition and is adjusted properly.
NOTE: Window must be closed to pr event water
draining down weatherstrips from entering car.