meyers top

Well its been a while since . I have had the top on the jeep , new replacement windshield frame . old glass didn't fit in frame . new glass cut to fit . glass shop said original glass was too tall for replacement frame , I wondered if I was going to have a problem , putting top back on , well that is a problem , looks like C channel is hitting top on both sides and top stills need to drop down some more to redrill mounting holes . here is a picture of windshield frame and top . should I remove the C channel . once on will be repainted

 

i would trim the top to fit, you may want to change back someday.
When i bought my cj it had a tin top and i wondered why the front was trimed, i,m glad the PO didnt take off the channel

 

But I remember . that the original frame . did in fact follow the C channel when the top was on it . but it also been hanging in garage for 10 years . was out looking at it and also looked like I have to loosen windshield hinge brackets so windshield will lay back farther . then I will try and put the windshield side filler pieces on and go from there I guess . I just don't have any trust in fit and finish . of these aftermarket parts . had problems with fenders too

 

Mild thread-jack but what do you use to "seal" the seem where the top meets window frame along the edge just below the screw holes?