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These high quality replacement weather seals (weatherstripping) are manufactured using precise CAD engineering and CNC milling to ensure proper 3D contouring and construction, ensuring a perfect fit and OEM quality appearance. These replacement weather seals feature a very smooth skin, free of exposed cells or flaws. The replacement weatherstripping products offered here are composed of micro-closed cells that are uniform in size, providing even compression and sealing. This weatherstripping is guaranteed for a full 15 years; see our Warranty page for more details.
Weather seals (weatherstripping) are used along openings to ensure that water and debris do not enter the vehicle, and weatherstripping also provides noise-dampening benefits along with sealing against unwanted airflow. The weather seals offered here are manufactured by the leading weatherstripping manufacturers in the USA.
This replacement weatherstripping is designed specifically for 1976 thru 1978 Pontiac Firebird 2-Door Coupe T-Top with Hurst Hatch Option (second design) models.
Weather seals and weatherstripping sold by TopsOnline includes a 15-year Warranty to the original purchaser. Should the product fail due to any manufacturing defects, a replacement product will be provided by the manufacturer. Please see our Warranty page for more details.
(1) What vehicles are compatible with these second design Hurst Hatch weather seals?
These replacement weather seals are engineered for 1976–1978 Pontiac Firebird 2-door coupe models equipped with T-top roofs and the Hurst Hatch option (second design). They are designed specifically for vehicles using the later Hurst T-top configuration, ensuring OEM-level fitment and sealing performance.
These replacement weather seals are engineered for 1976–1978 Pontiac Firebird 2-door coupe models equipped with T-top roofs and the Hurst Hatch option (second design). They are designed specifically for vehicles using the later Hurst T-top configuration, ensuring OEM-level fitment and sealing performance.
(2) How do I identify if my Firebird has the second design Hurst Hatch T-tops?
You can confirm second design fitment by inspecting the interior around the T-top opening. Second design Hurst T-tops use a plastic trim retainer between the weatherstrip and headliner, unlike the earlier design that uses a rubber lip to support the headliner.
You can confirm second design fitment by inspecting the interior around the T-top opening. Second design Hurst T-tops use a plastic trim retainer between the weatherstrip and headliner, unlike the earlier design that uses a rubber lip to support the headliner.
(3) Are these weather seals compatible with both Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am models?
Yes, these seals fit 1976–1978 Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am models as long as they are 2-door coupes equipped with second design Hurst Hatch T-tops. Proper fitment depends on the T-top system type, not just the trim level.
Yes, these seals fit 1976–1978 Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am models as long as they are 2-door coupes equipped with second design Hurst Hatch T-tops. Proper fitment depends on the T-top system type, not just the trim level.
(4) What types of weather seals are available for second design Hurst Hatch Firebirds?
Available components for 1976–1978 Firebird second design Hurst T-top systems include:
Molded door seals with clips
T-top to body seals
Side rail seals
Trunk seals
Each component is precision-molded to match factory mounting points and contours for this exact vehicle fitment.
Available components for 1976–1978 Firebird second design Hurst T-top systems include:
Molded door seals with clips
T-top to body seals
Side rail seals
Trunk seals
Each component is precision-molded to match factory mounting points and contours for this exact vehicle fitment.
(5) What makes second design Hurst Hatch weather seals different from first design seals?
Second design weather seals feature updated geometry and wider sealing surfaces to improve water management and durability. They are paired with a revised T-top frame system and use different mounting and retention methods than first design seals, making them non-interchangeable between designs.
Second design weather seals feature updated geometry and wider sealing surfaces to improve water management and durability. They are paired with a revised T-top frame system and use different mounting and retention methods than first design seals, making them non-interchangeable between designs.
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