Targa Top Rear Seal, Q's about 914Rubber.com rear seal install Options

[sdoolin]

I have searched and read quite a bit on this topic, lots of good stuff. But I still have a couple of questions. I have a '73, with early top (as identified by a thread here). Very (very) rattly so I have a new rear seal (from 914rubber.com) that I will install.

Not trying to beat a dead horse...

My question(s):
What have others done with the side pieces that are too long (I assume just trim down and "bevel" to fit up with top window seal (on side)), and

What have others done with respect to the side metal trim pieces that are "under" the seal on the side, and that curve around the "bulb" of the seal? It seems like trimming the "curved" bit of the metal (without the screw holes) will jst lead to possible rattles from this area and that is exactly what I am trying to avoid.

[sdoolin]

I'm asking more about the side metal piece(s). They are mounted between the top and the seal on the sides (it is not visible with seal installed) whereas along the rear of the roof/seal, the metal trim mounts above the seal (it is visible).

This piece has a "flat" bit (shiny in pic) and a "curved" bit (black in pic). I have read (don't have the link(s), but search for Targa Top and you'll find them) where some have trimmed the curved bit off as it tends to interfere with the new seal (not a product issue) and others have a different solution.

Just looking for ideas, I will likely trim it all to fit and just ensure it is secure and properly located during install. I suspect it will cure the rattling regardless.