1969 K5 questions

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First off, Happy Thanksgiving! I just picked up another K5 yesterday, this time it's a complete and original 1969 K5. I have a couple '72's but this is the first '69. I noticed the interior of the hardtop is painted the body color, is that factory or did someone do that along the line. I also noticed the rear tailgate doesn't have the top strip on it for the hatch to rest agaisnt and I don't see evidence of there being holes for it. Did '69 not have the metal strip? I'm sure I'll have more questions along the way. Thanks