I don't recall removing a tack strip when I removed the soft top from my '36 about 10-years ago. As I recall, the top material is just held in place by the rubber gasket. Haven't got to installing the top yet, as I just painted it a while ago. My memory may be wrong and if so, I apologize.
Here's a diagram I got from Don Rogers, here on Ford Barn. Sorry it's so small, but that's the way it was when I downloaded it, Been looking for a larger copy, but no luck.
-Bob
top seal 03 by
TagMan, on Flickr