What do you think?

[BlownMGB-V8]

I wouldn't put a lot into it either to start with. I think I spent less than a hundred to have mine painted and then a bit more for new plexiglass and seals but the 'glass had to be trimmed to fit and the rear seal was less than perfect. Running it for awhile as-is will give you a chance to identify the issues you want to fix and decide just how much you like it. Then it doesn't cost you much if you want to try a different top. It's irritating to spend money on it and then find you need to do a repair that will require a respray.

Jim

[rficalora]

Thanks.  I think I'm going to take the advice and do minimal work which is to replace the base seal, rear window seal, and the door window seals.  I've found a match for the rear glass (and side glass in the top too) and have a few options for the base.  The door window openings are a bit tougher because thy have to be able to hold up to the friction of the windows going up and down.  Hard rubber seals will need to be just the right fit.  Sponge (closed cell) rubber seals could be less exact but am thinking they'd wear/tear pretty easily.

Would any of you with a hardtop post pics of the seal your top uses for the door glass?  Thinking that may help me find something that will work.

[BlownMGB-V8]

Rob, I think mine uses a bulb type (hollow) foam seal and it had held up just fine.

Jim

[mgb260]

On the Sunbeam board, they used Ford Explorer upper door seals for a Parrish top.