{"product_id":"metro-moulded-supersoft-t-top-side-rail-seals-1976-1978-camaro-firebird-hurst-1st-design-elp-7002-a","title":"Metro T-Top Side Rail Seals 1976-1978 Camaro Firebird Hurst 1ST Design ELP 7002-A","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMetro Moulded T-Top Side Rail Seals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e#ELP 7002-A or ELP7002-A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFits: 1976-1978 Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird (Please see extended description below for complete application list)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eT-Top Side Rail Seals. For models with Hurst Hatch - First design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003ePLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION BELOW REGARDING HATCH DESIGN TO VERIFY YOUR FITMENT BEFORE ORDERING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 1976-1978 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird models with the Hurst hatch 1st Design option, these T-top side rail seals are a perfect fit. Designed specifically for the first design of these classic cars, this pair of seals ensures a snug and secure fit along the T-top side rails, keeping water, wind, and debris out of your vehicle. Metro's seals are crafted with a unique formula that is 30% softer and more durable than other brands, offering a superior seal without compromising flexibility. Unlike other products, these seals are made without accelerants or cheap fillers, which means they resist aging and cracking over time. Backed by Metro's 30-year warranty, you can trust these seals to perform for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by a 30-year warranty for long-term peace of mind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeps water and wind out of your T-top for a quieter, drier ride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with a softer, more durable material for a better seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResists aging and cracking thanks to high-quality materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFits:\u003cbr\u003e1976    Chevrolet    Camaro    Base\u003cbr\u003e1976    Chevrolet    Camaro    LT\u003cbr\u003e1976    Chevrolet    Camaro    LT Rally Sport\u003cbr\u003e1976    Chevrolet    Camaro    Rally Sport\u003cbr\u003e1977    Chevrolet    Camaro    Base\u003cbr\u003e1977    Chevrolet    Camaro    LT\u003cbr\u003e1977    Chevrolet    Camaro    LT Rally Sport\u003cbr\u003e1977    Chevrolet    Camaro    Rally Sport\u003cbr\u003e1977    Chevrolet    Camaro    Z28\u003cbr\u003e1978    Chevrolet    Camaro    Base\u003cbr\u003e1978    Chevrolet    Camaro    LT\u003cbr\u003e1978    Chevrolet    Camaro    LT Rally Sport\u003cbr\u003e1978    Chevrolet    Camaro    Rally Sport\u003cbr\u003e1978    Chevrolet    Camaro    Z28\u003cbr\u003e1976    Pontiac    Firebird    Base\u003cbr\u003e1976    Pontiac    Firebird    Esprit\u003cbr\u003e1976    Pontiac    Firebird    Formula\u003cbr\u003e1976    Pontiac    Firebird    Trans Am\u003cbr\u003e1977    Pontiac    Firebird    Base\u003cbr\u003e1977    Pontiac    Firebird    Esprit\u003cbr\u003e1977    Pontiac    Firebird    Formula\u003cbr\u003e1977    Pontiac    Firebird    Trans Am\u003cbr\u003e1978    Pontiac    Firebird    Base\u003cbr\u003e1978    Pontiac    Firebird    Esprit\u003cbr\u003e1978    Pontiac    Firebird    Formula\u003cbr\u003e1978    Pontiac    Firebird    Trans Am\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Hurst Hatch T-Tops came into view\/production around 1975 with various Pace Cars \u0026amp; the Hurst Olds Cutlass model.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheir T-Tops are generally identified by a H\/H Logo in the glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHurst Hatches are far more common in the mid 1970’s than the other forms of aftermarket t-tops (American T-Top, ASC - American Sunroof Corp. \u0026amp; C \u0026amp; C – Cars \u0026amp; Concepts)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eF-Body models (Pontiac Firebird \u0026amp; Chevrolet Camaro) were equipped with this production option around 1976 but clearly can be retrofitted back to 1970 models since the roofs are the same.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFisher Body T-Tops aka “GM Factory Installed” debuted in 1978 and are noted to be the “larger” glass T-Top panels as they went into the roof center much more than the Hurst version.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere was a major design revision on both platforms (A-Body and F-Body) Roof Frames and Weather-stripping because of water leaking issues. This is where the terminology of “First and Second design” stems from regardless of the platform. It is important distinguish the design you have when ordering weather-strip \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the F-Body Models, the 1st \u0026amp; 2nd Design used the SAME GLASS T-Top.  The difference is the FRAME being used.  There were recalls \/ customer service issues where 1st Design installed T-Tops had their frames replaced with the second design frames but utilized the original equipped glass from the 1st Design with the only difference to them being a weather-strip change.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1st Design Frames are pretty basic \u0026amp; identified by the use of a clamp \u0026amp; screw style combination on each frame. The clamps were slid into a channel on the aluminum frame and then each screw would either be tightened down to the roof panel itself or to a separate piece of steel bar stock in strategic locations inside the roof. (The bar stock was located between the screw and the roof panel on the inside).  The headliner would be glued to this frame and the weather-strip would overlap on the inside to cover this up.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2nd  Design Frames are identified by a wider frame as the weather-strip used to control water run off \u0026amp; prevent leaks was much wider. The 2nd Design weather-strip also tapers at the ends to allow clearance for the t-top handles to clear when released or installed. The 2nd Design also utilized reinforcing plates at the bend with an aluminum casting to hold the interior trim but more importantly provided the t-top handle assembly something rigid to clamp against. The hardware used to attach the 2nd Design frames to the roof is totally different than the 1st Design as well. The use of a separate clamp \/ screw combo has been omitted as the screws are actually set in support bars that are part of the frame assembly. Another obvious improvement with the second design is the use of an interior trim piece that fastened to each frame which helps keep the headliner material in place \u0026amp; provide for a cleaner look.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Metro Moulded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48111727640885,"sku":"MMP-ELP7002-A","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/6209\/6949\/products\/mmp-elp7002a_cl_xl__26002.1549130981.1280.1280.jpg?v=1707557996","url":"https:\/\/fcrcmachine.com\/products\/metro-moulded-supersoft-t-top-side-rail-seals-1976-1978-camaro-firebird-hurst-1st-design-elp-7002-a","provider":"FCRC Machine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}