I finally got the glass trim in, it was quite the fiasco. As I posted previously, I am using a generic T molding to close the gap between the window and the body. After a few trial runs I determined that I needed something to fill the gap. I settled on some butyl adhesive which I used to fill the gap which the T molding would sit in and be adhered to. The main problem with the T molding is that on one side there is adhesive, unfortunately sometimes it sticks and other times not so much.
This proved to be successful for the most part, the problem with it is that it is stringy and sticks to everything specifically the body. The only thing that removes the adhesive is lacquer thinner. Using a rag to remove it is good until some of what you just wiped up touches the car, now you have more to remove....
the "nice" thing with the adhesive is that is hardens very slowly so you have a lot of working time.
Well after a lot of cussing and complaining I think I got it where I want it. I like the look and if I were to do it again, I would probably put a bead of the adhesive on the T mold from the beginning. I will say that filling the gap will greatly reduce any potential leaks.
The biggest problem with doing this on an E body (other than the mess and getting the T molding to lay right) is is what to do with the stainless trim at the bottom of the windshield. This trim is necessary if you want to run windshield wipers. Without the trim, the wipers will drop below the windshield and cause issues with the glass and/or the wipers themselves. I have a plan for the stainless which I will post when I am done.
