[T3] rear quarter fixed window seals (cal-look) … help!

[Vern Creamer]

72 Fastback ... Car is painted, new headliner installed, and the front and rear window glass is in (thanks to Russ' auction); however, I cannot get the new rear quarter window seals to fit correctly, so I took it to my local air cooled specialist (and owns 3 Type 3s), and he was not able to get the first set in either.  Seems as if the seals are made for slightly smaller windows.  We also brought in the local VW glass guy to help, but no luck.

The first set was from West Coast Metric; when I called and explained, they sent a second set out immediately and I got them fast ... and have the same problem with these.  I then ordered a third set (this time, from ISP, as they has a different part number) ... same thing ... the glass won't fit.

Are we doing something wrong, or are there seals/windows of different sized for Fastbacks?

Thanks,
Vern Creamer
Elkhorn, NE
vccreamer at cox.net