Yes, that is what the strip is for. 

I was one that tried to keep all stock, but when it comes to the seals I recommend forgetting the plastic fake chrome strip and going with the non grove gasket.   The trim never looks good for long and is not worth the bother. My rear window has no trim and the rest do.  As they get replaced for any reason I’ll stop having the trim and glad to see it go.

Just my thoughts.

Eric Caron 

> On Dec 1, 2021, at 3:23 PM, kenneth wilford <kenwilfy@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> It just depends on if you want to put the chrome plastic piece back.  These
> were stock for Vanagons from 80-87.  After 88 the seals were just black
> with no groove.  You can use either, but if you buy the one with the groove
> then you should also buy a new plastic/chrome trim piece, to go back with
> it.  Does that help?
> 
> Ken
> 
> On Wed, Dec 1, 2021 at 3:11 PM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> 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
>>> ------------------------------
>>> *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
>>> 
>>