[superbirds]

Hi I have a question for any of the older body type Classic Guru's - my 1975 coach has had constant water leaks around the windows - I always thought it was the what I call the "Go Fast" windows due to the exposed surface and slant of the front and back of the window frame. Recently I started a project on changing all of these windows - on my coach there are 4 larger side windows. I'm replacing with 4 square double pane units from a reseller of Country Coach parts. While working on one of them to get the final fit today, I noticed water where I didn't expect it on the top of the windows. I had this window taped pretty well and don't think the water was getting past that. Ok sorry for the back story, here's the question.

The upper trim / kind of a gutter looks to have butyl tape behind it and is riveted at the seam where the roof and body meets the side body panel. This butyl looks bad and is missing in a number of places - could this be my water leak problem? I could put butyl tape back on it after sealing the seal with something - eternal bound tape, or could I just eliminate it and get some strips of aluminum cut and glue it on with auto body adhesive? Any and all thoughts are appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Side note - Marcia and I moved from Michigan to Sand Springs Oklahoma "to be near out grand kids" - fantastic move!!