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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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What is the name of the weather stripping piece that goes across the top, and down each side that insulates the driver and passenger window isit called the Rear Targo top Seal?
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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It is often called the rear roof pillar seal or just roof pillar seal.

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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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I thought it was called the B pillar, with the front one the A pillar...
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 12:42 AM
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Does the piece cover the the side also?
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Originally Posted by 95VetteMan1
Does the piece cover the the side also?
Yeah it goes across the roll bar, and down each side of the roll bar. It's all one piece.
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OK thanks just wanted to be sure before I ordered it...The sides where my windows roll up look bad. Just wanted to be sure the the space between the window glass and the Vette itself was gonna be sealed.
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If you have questions about installing the weatherstrip VtVette is the man to ask. He gave me some good advice and tips.
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Originally Posted by EvanD
I thought it was called the B pillar, with the front one the A pillar...
B pillar
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