Hard top hits weatherstrip on windshield frame

[Joe Blaze]

I got back from my trip to jersey over the weekend to pick up a hard top. I got it from an excellent brother on this site, Harry - AKA 6t727t2 and I had a question about mounting it. When i slide it as far forward as i can, it hits the thick rubber weatherstrip at the top corner of the windshield frame. If i left it up against it, there would be a gap in the front over the windshield frame where i would get water in under speed. I had no other option than to slice the top corners of the weatherstripping off on each side. Now the hard top slides far enough forward that a thin bead of silicone should take care of the front for the winter. my question is what do i do to seal the area where i removed the thick rubber? is that a common problem you brothers run into when fitting the hard top?

Thanks
joe

Here is the piece i cut off:




Here is the gap left:







I also picked up a couple of bucket seats to replace my mashed up junk that is there now. I recommend 6t727t2 for any parts you might need. He is an honorable brother and a pleasure to talk to.