Vinyl top question

[MikenKym]

I have my '67 coronet 2d HT at the paint & body shop for resto. The car originally came with a black vinyl top. Not sure if I am going back with a top. If I don't, how do I keep the water from coming in through the holes for the
chrome trim at the base of the roof? Or would that be to hard to prevent? I have had mixed comments about the top. Some say it is necessary because the factory didn't finish the roofs as well for the cars predestined for vinyl tops. I have had others say that the vinyl tops will trap moisture and eventually rust underneath, but I dont want any water leaking back into the car. Any advice would be appreciated. Kym

 

[moparsteve636]

If you're not putting the top back on,weld the holes up finish the top!the tops on those cars weren't painted the only difference!No seams on the b pillars like the 68 and later ones.

 

[YY1]

66/67 uses that trim whether the car has a vinyl top or not.
The bonus is that you can add or reomve a vinyl top at any time.

DO NOT weld the holes. Use the trim.

This is a possible stress area and will likely crack if filled in.
Plus it looks funny.

Look at some pics of other 66/67 cars and you'll see what I mean.

That trim covers the seam between the roof and the quarter.
No filler was used from the factory in that area.