That's probably the groove for the silver trim.  I'd skip it,
personally, but if you want to keep the trim, you'll need the groove.

On 12/1/2021 12:10 PM, Dan N wrote:
> Thanks all,
>
> I looked around and found there are 2 kinds, one with groove and one
> without groove... So what's the difference?
>
> On Wed, Dec 1, 2021 at 12:00 PM David Boan <dboan@outlook.com> wrote:
>
>> I bought the set from GoWesty and replaced all window gaskets about 10
>> years ago. They have been fine, no issues.  I also liked getting rid of the
>> trim piece in my '85.
>>
>> Dave B.
>> Boise
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>> *From:* Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> on behalf of Dan
>> N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, December 1, 2021 12:40 PM
>> *To:* vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>> *Subject:* Winshield gasket
>>
>> hi all,
>>
>> I am about to pull the windshield for some rust work. I am thinking about a
>> new gasket and maybe a new windshield too (depending on how the glass came
>> out).
>>
>> Any recommendation for a good quality of windshield gasket (best brand) and
>> where to get it?
>>
>> thanks in advance,
>>
>> dan
>>