Patent ID: 7029060

Claim:
A roof ditch molding structure comprising: a body member including first and second vertical portions extending in a generally longitudinal direction in a roof portion of a vehicle and a bottom portion extending between the first and second vertical portions to define a drainage groove therebetween; and a roof ditch molding including a pillar molding section that is substantially retained on the drainage groove, the roof ditch molding including a rigid carrier member extending substantially parallel to the drainage groove of the body member including a first transverse free end disposed between the first and second vertical portions of the body member, and a second transverse free end disposed between the first transverse free end and the second vertical portion of the body member, the first transverse free end having a step portion and extending substantially toward the second vertical portion of the body member, and a resilient cover member that substantially covers an outer surface of the carrier member, the cover member including first and second lip portions forming seals between the roof ditch molding and the drainage groove, the first and second lip portions extending from the first and second transverse free ends of the carrier member, respectively.