73 t top sealing strip

[Roger C.]

Page UPC C01-C12 of the 1973 aim shows a sealing strip 3995061 mounts between the body and rear roof molding. Is there a source for this or is there something equivalent

[Alan S.]

Re: 73 t top sealing strip

Hi Roger,
The 71 AIM calls out a sealing strip with the same number. I'll post three pictures of what I found in that area on my 71.
The first shows the strip running around the 'bend' in the roof support, and I believe, in it's 'un-smooshed' form. Notice it has 'form' to it
The second shows the fiberglass halo with the chrome plated moulding (item #1) removed. What's left is a very sticky black material. It is MUCH stickier than...than say the 3M strip seal we know today. I can't be sure if it's something in addition to the 5061; it appears to be, but it's not noted in the AIM. I do see the note to use the rest of 5061 to fill the area above the chrome moulding where it meets the center ss moulding.
The third picture shows the ss center moulding. Notice the short piece of 'foam' strip on this piece, and the 'trace' of it shown in picture one.
These pictures are of a car not touched in that area from when it left St. Louis.
Regards,
Alan