64 riviera windshield A pillar trim

[demon452]

So while installing my dash I noticed the windshield was a little loose. Anyhow I pulled it out to reseal. Now my question is the trim that goes on the A pillar has some sealant? (See pic grey stuff) Is this from the factory or some half ass attempt to repair a window leak? Also if not from the factory was this piece clean or was there some ribbon sealer (black in pic)or something on it to seal?

 

Thanks

Edited February 18, 2019 by demon452 (see edit history)

[demon452]

Anyone? Just added another pic. 2nd pic is the trim I am talking about.

 

Thanks

[60FlatTop]

Probably someone trying to stop wind noise. They all use it around here.

[jsgun]

My 64 had exactly the same stuff on it. Same color and everything. I thought someone added it, but now that i've seen yours i'll say it's factory. 

 

FWIW, I used duct sealing putty to replace it when I reinstalled the trim.

[demon452]

Perfect. I had my doubts about factory. Although it seems to be on the trim that holds the door seal in as well.

 

Thanks, Steve

[65VerdeGS]

I found the same grayish black putty-like sealant inside the  "A" pillar trims on my '65 as well.

 

I'd guess this was done to seal the trims against the windshield post, perhaps as an anti-rattle or anti-whistle provision?

 

It wasn't used to attach the trims as these are firmly screwed in from behind the weatherstripping.

 

Just use some body man's 'dum-dum' ribbon sealer when you reinstall, just in case.

[demon452]

Thanks, I actually did plan on putting some ribbon sealer I had left over from the windshield install.

[frenchy51]

I agree. I just pulled mine off and they have the same putty as shown plus silicon sealer that a previous owner must have applied....