I would check back again on the BD website or call them. There is all kinds
of weather mayhem going on. YOu might also check and see if there is a
minimum on the list discount code there, or maybe it is just a
server problem with the website.

I used the Bus Depot replacement for the front and the poptop. Very happy
with it, no problems. You might want a hair dryer to make the channel more
pliable in the sharper corners, and a rubber hammer to seat it.

Jim

On Mon, Jan 3, 2022 at 12:33 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi Jim,
>
>         Great tips,
>
>         So Far I’ve secured the four bolts in the back by making a sort of
> support out of a small piece of sound deadening with a hole in the middle.
> It is holding the bolts up straight but I’ll be able to adjust to fit in
> the holes.  They seem to be sticking up and I plan to work carefully to not
> push them down when the rack goes back on.
>
>         I’m avoiding putting the deadening along the edge so it doesn’t
> interfere with the rubber seal.
>
>         Overlapping sort of like putting on shingles to keep water from
> getting under.  I also double sealed the nuts holding the brackets.
>
> Fingers crossed I’m doing more good then harm!
>
> I decided on the Bus Depot seal kit but have not been able to get the web
> site to work.  Also the list code did not seem to work.
> Isn’t it liste1?
>
> All tips appreciated.
>
> eRic Caron
> 85GL Auto
>
>
>
> > On Jan 3, 2022, at 11:03 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > My advice is to be careful about putting sound deadened in place. There
> is much less room than you think in some places under there and if you are
> not careful you will not be able to get the fasteners into the holes. You
> might want to fit everything up before you stick anything permanently to
> the car or the fiberglass.
> >
> > Another word of caution is to handle the row of bolts across the rear of
> the luggage rack very delicately so as not to push the bolts down below the
> level of the body metal. It is really easy to do this when you set the rack
> back into place on the car. Once the bolts are pushed down flush with the
> metal you can’t get a pair of pliers on them and therefore can’t pull them
> up to their full height to get a washer and nut on them. If you can’t pull
> them up you will end up dropping the headliner to reposition them. Ugh.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Jan 1, 2022, at 6:52 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi folks,
> >> Happy New year!
> >>
> >>       One of my winter projects is to remove the luggage rack, clean
> the roof, put down sound deadening material on the roof.  And do any
> related restoration.
> >>
> >> A few years ago, with some help from the list, I removed the luggage
> rack, cleaned and waxed the roof and put on screens.
> >>
> >>       My little screens have held up and are doing a great job.  It was
> a bit dirty with fine dust, but not bad at all.  And much cleaner then last
> time, without the screens.
> >>
> >> So, this time I will want to replace the seal.  The old one looked ok,
> on the outside, but has no spring left into the part touching the van.
> >>
> >> Also, there are tired foam blocks on the sides  but nothing on the
> front.
> >>
> >> I’m hoping some of you out there have done some luggage rack work and
> might be able to answer a few questions and offer suggestions.
> >>
> >> Here are some questions:
> >>
> >> Were there any other foam blocks or just the ones on the sides?
> >> Does anyone have a preference for the luggage rack seal or a preference
> for the entire pop top seal?
> >>
> >>       What source were you happy with?
> >>
> >>
> >> Dennis has reported to me that at speed my luggage rack was noisier
> then it needed to be.  I didn’t realize the benefits of adding sound
> proofing to the outside.
> >> I plan to cover the hidden roof tightly and also use the material to
> waterproof the brackets.
> >>
> >> All hardware and connections seem clean and sturdy.
> >>
> >> The only exception is that there are four bolts sticking up from the
> back with round rubber disks around them.  The two on the outside are loose
> and the middle are tight.
> >>
> >>       I will want to secure them somehow otherwise putting the rack
> back on will be extra challenging.
> >>
> >> I was also considering putting some sound dampening on the under side
> of the rack itself.
> >>
> >> I’d love some thoughts, suggestions, and tips on this project.
> >>
> >> First step is getting the best seal.
> >> What source do you recommend?
> >>
> >> Eric Caron
> >> 85 GL Auto Westfalia
>
>