wagon liftgate/tailgate opening trim or seal

[meteor]

Question for those with restored wagons...

There is a piece of trim, kind of plastic, maybe it's even a seal, that runs along the inside edge of the whole opening from the floor up and all the way around to floor on the other side. It's kind of a U-shaped piece that finishes the rough metal edge...what have you guys used?

[alstoy]

Hi Meteor, in the Carpenter and Concours catalogue it is listed as B7A-5943706-A, liftgate weatherstrip.

[meteor]

Hi Meteor, in the Carpenter and Concours catalogue it is listed as B7A-5943706-A, liftgate weatherstrip.

I actually bought that weatherstrip, thinking it was the one I needed but nope. I think that weatherstrip is for sedan deliveries. What I'm looking for has to be a U-channel type piece that fits over the edge of the sheetmetal.

thx

[Hoosier Hurricane]

When I worked at a place that manufactures lift platforms, they used a channel they called "trim lock" for protection from sharp sheet metal edges.  Don't know who made it, they bought it in 100 ft rolls.  It is as you describe, came in different sizes.  I have a '66 Mustang, and it has that material along the roofline to hold the headliner in place.  Might try a Mustang place.  Comes in different colors to match the headliner.  Extends from the A pillar to the C pillar.

John

[alstoy]

Meteor, I just looked at Concours catalogue. They list 3 tailgate rubbers along with the one talked about above. On page 170 they show a diagram of the tailgate listing B5A-5941608-D, B5A-5943726-A, B5A-5941614-B. They look as though they will do the trick. I am just getting started on a 57 Country Sedan Street Rod and unless I get any other information will get those 3 from Concours, Carpenter or Vintagefordparts on e.bay.

Let me know how you solve it because I am not sure either. Cheers

[Ford Blue blood]

Auto upholstery suppliers, "pinch weld cover".

[foooordy]

DONT ORDER THAT LONG THIN ONE FOR WHOLE OPENING IT WILL NOT WORK FROM EXPERIENCE ON MY RW

[meteor]

thanks for the responses guys. I ended up using a roll of black door edge molding from the auto parts store. Easy and looks okay.