I have a Celica ST162R, the convertible sold between 1987 and 1989. I am trying to source a new set of rubber mouldings for the windscreen and soft top. Any suggestions for a supplier?
Welcome............. I can't help you with a supplier but I'm sure there are some dudes here that may be able to point you in the right direction........... Post some pics of your vert :cheers
see if you can pm rickstar22 or 89celicagt. but that may not work since yours is a st162r. r stands for rhd? and i believe the rhd tops are different from the lhd top (different companies converted the roof to a top)
These have been nearly impossible to find for many many moons. Every great once in a while, you run across some NOS ones on eBay. I believe the weather strip is the name for all convertibles... I think....
Thanks for the prompt replies. The 'R' after ST 162 on this car probably is an abbreviaton for TRD (Toyota Racing development), or maybe it is R for Retractable. This particular car was built in late 1986 to display at the Sydney motor show (October 1986), and has some TRD badging. It is the same as the 1987 sales model. It is an original Toyoata built convertible, not an after-market conversion. I have tried the obvious, to seek parts from Toyota Australia, but they do not support 25 year old cars.... The tops are the same for left or right hand drive, and the replacement soft top is available from Robbins Auto Tops in California. Therefore the weather seals should also be the same for LHD and RHD cars. I'm hoping that someone knows of a supplier in the USA or Europe.
