New trunk seal, now I can't close the trunk

No I used Metro part #TK 56-B/18 which is the correct D shape but wow way to high. It is nice and soft but still way to high. Thanks for the suggestion Rusty but in order to adjust my trunk latch I would need to add about an inch or two of metal to the bottom of my latch in order for it to reach. I also looked up Steele's seal for the 74 Scamp and they show a different type of seal just like the one that's on my Barracuda which is not like the one I took off of this Scamp, and Soffseal is the same way although they do not show a picture they just state that is is the same for the early Barracudas which is not the D shape. I did contact the company that I bought this one from but I do not expect to hear from them until next week.
Thanks for your replies
Bob