Original Inside Rear Window Question, Trim on the inside at bottom of glass? Options

[swm914]

Originally, was there any kind of factory trim running along the bottom of the rear glass where it meets the back of the inner cockpit? My car had a sticky film, somewhat uniform in width running along the bottom of the glass as if something had been glued or stuck there at one time. On part of the distance, I found black electrical tape. I assume the tape must have run the whole way at one time and was put there by a PO as "trim" and where the tape was missing, there was residue.

I removed all the tape and remaining sticky residue and it looks much better. However, it got me to wondering if there was a "trim" of sorts or whatever along there originally that he tried to duplicate with the electrical tape or if he was just being creative? Hopefully, I've described the area I'm talking about good enough. If not, I'll attach a pix when able. Thanks.
Steve

[jk76.914]

Originally, was there any kind of factory trim running along the bottom of the rear glass where it meets the back of the inner cockpit? My car had a sticky film, somewhat uniform in width running along the bottom of the glass as if something had been glued or stuck there at one time. On part of the distance, I found black electrical tape. I assume the tape must have run the whole way at one time and was put there by a PO as "trim" and where the tape was missing, there was residue.

I removed all the tape and remaining sticky residue and it looks much better. However, it got me to wondering if there was a "trim" of sorts or whatever along there originally that he tried to duplicate with the electrical tape or if he was just being creative? Hopefully, I've described the area I'm talking about good enough. If not, I'll attach a pix when able. Thanks.
Steve

I used 1" black vinyl floor marking tape. It's thicker, wider, and stickier than electrical tape. It's made to be used in factories, warehouses, and so on to put lines on concrete or tile floors to mark aisles or whatever. It's tough and sticks tenaciously. I found it in a google search. I can look through my receipts and try and find the actual source if anyone's interested.

[Pat Garvey]

Originally, was there any kind of factory trim running along the bottom of the rear glass where it meets the back of the inner cockpit? My car had a sticky film, somewhat uniform in width running along the bottom of the glass as if something had been glued or stuck there at one time. On part of the distance, I found black electrical tape. I assume the tape must have run the whole way at one time and was put there by a PO as "trim" and where the tape was missing, there was residue.

I removed all the tape and remaining sticky residue and it looks much better. However, it got me to wondering if there was a "trim" of sorts or whatever along there originally that he tried to duplicate with the electrical tape or if he was just being creative? Hopefully, I've described the area I'm talking about good enough. If not, I'll attach a pix when able. Thanks.
Steve

I used 1" black vinyl floor marking tape. It's thicker, wider, and stickier than electrical tape. It's made to be used in factories, warehouses, and so on to put lines on concrete or tile floors to mark aisles or whatever. It's tough and sticks tenaciously. I found it in a google search. I can look through my receipts and try and find the actual source if anyone's interested.

Jim,

No slam intended, but the factory says 3/4 inch electrical tape. I'm sure your solution is better, given the changes in technology in 37 years, but this Forum is directed towards originality. Please don't take this the wrong way - I mean no malcontent, it's just my job as moderator. A halfway decent concours judge would pick out the difference pretty quickly.

Without intending to hijack this thread, I do wonder what materials would be used to construct a contemporary 914, while keeping it's inherent qualities of the 70's.....
Pat