Convertible top interior water catch basins...

[Fifi1981]

Hoping someone can guide me here - it's completely possible, although my vision is great, I may be just blind. I have looked in catalogs and haven't found this item - yet. The basins that the convertible top retracts into when down, the ones that have a drain through the floor. Are there replacements somewhere? One has failed completely and I wouldn't be surprised if the other was about to. I've checked on Bruce's Parts and International-auto and haven't been able to find anything.

Little help?

[So Cal Mark]

check spider-point, most of the US vendors get their interior parts from them. If they don't have them you may have to get used ones

[mdrburchette]

I can't picture in my mind what you're talking about. Do you have a pic? Are you talking about the little rubber molded pieces that fit on the top edge of the door opening?

[Fifi1981]

I can't picture in my mind what you're talking about. Do you have a pic? Are you talking about the little rubber molded pieces that fit on the top edge of the door opening?

It's a black, plastic bin if you will, that the top retracts into when it's down. I did find it at spider point, (thanks Mark) but I'm hoping to come across a used one that's in good shape. Not exactly sure the cost of a new one on spider point as I a confused on which column is the actual price. I'll see what i can do to find a pic.

[mdrburchette]

I'll look on this car I'm parting out.

[Fifi1981]

Upon further review, I was incorrect. I did not find it and misidentified the interior decorative side panels in the back seat. If it helps, it is the basin the the water visor drains into. (see item 25 on this link)

http://www.spider-point.com/alben/show_ ... =259&nr=59

[ventura ace]

If I understand correctly what you are referring to, that item is a piece of vinyl fabric that is attached to and hangs from the lower edge of the rear quarter windows when the top is raised (hiding the mechanism behind it), and folds as the top is lowered. I've never seen any kind of plastic basin beneath it. There are drain tubes that collect water from the sill of the quarter window. The tubes then are routed through holes in the floor to drain the water underneath the car.

The above description is for my '70 spider and also for a '76 spider. Maybe the later years had something different.

These 2 hanging vinyl items (#25) from my '76 are available, but are in sad shape and will need the vinyl repaired or replaced. The rigid top part and 3 screws are good, and could be used as a starter to either attach new vinyl or repair the tears in the old vinyl (or maybe Denise has some in better shape than these).

Alvon

[So Cal Mark]

as I recall, the 2L cars had the plastic pieces for water collection and drainage

[rlux4]

That's correct Mark. It's hard plastic, shaped to drain towards the hole in front. It acts as a basin all right, and very well too. The picture shows it, the 1/4 window is at the top and you see a little of the interior 1/4 panel trim piece at the bottom.



Ron

[Fifi1981]

Mark and rlux,

In your last replies, you both are referring to the parts I am looking for. But I think the picture you are referring to (Spider-point) is of the interior panel and not the basin. I do also need one of the visors, but what I really need are the basins. They don't catch much water when the seams at the bottom are split open.

[So Cal Mark]

I tried using a plastic welder on one and it didn't work very well

[rlux4]

What may repair the seam is silicone adhesive. You'd have to take it out and clean it real well. I've never had mine out, so I don't know how that seam on the inboard side is attached originally. If you're lucky it has flange faces on both pieces and the rivets have popped out. A sealant would have to do the trick if there are no flanges to rivet.
Ron