Popping noise from convertable top

[misfit77]

Does anyone else getting a popping sound from their ragtop?

I am not talking about the motors, this is once the top is locked into place.
Sound appears to be coming from the joint at the front windshield & top.

It started as a rare popping sound while going down a bumpy road. It sounded like a rock got kicked up and hit my top.
Maybe like a loose piece of rope occasional slapping the top from turbulence.

Now any variation in the road condition makes the sucker pop. If I push hard where the velcro meets the edge, it helps a little.

Its getting so loud that the radio is barely drowning out the pop.

Help!

while we are here...my passenger seat is a giant baby rattler.

 

[DogWhistle]

We have experienced a sharp clicking, or popping/creaking noise at the same spot. If you pull down on the handle cut-out, above the rear view mirror, this will silence ours.

I am planning to replace the windshield gasket along with the top in the spring.

Apparently, the gasket has become so flattened over the years, it allows the latch hooks to move up and down, hitting the cowl.

 

[misfit77]

I have pulled and push, not much difference. one of these days. I am going to pull the liner and see whats goin on.
I am truly afraid that the Velcro stitching falling

 

[Mauispyder]

Let me know if you find that gasket!! I didn't know it was still available.
Thanks