Remove Drip Rail?
 

Thinking about removing the drip rail. Anyone here ever did this? If so, do you have any pictures?

Re: Remove Drip Rail?
 

there should be a couple places to look for threads on this.In the FAQ's and in the builds section.There may also be some mention of it in the bosy section.I know a few have done it maybe they will chime in with links.

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Here's a few completed and progress I have saved.

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And mine in progress. Just make sure to cut small sections 6-10" at a time, tack together the pieces, cut more, tack, etc. Then go back and tack between the original ones, then between those. Go slowly/space out the welds so you don't heat up/warp the metal. The be prepared for a lot of grinding.

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...9th2009004.jpg
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...8th2009007.jpg
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...8th2009008.jpg
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...3th2009002.jpg
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...3th2009003.jpg
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...3th2009004.jpg


While you're at it, shave the firewall too ;)
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...3th2009014.jpg
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...3th2009012.jpg

Re: Remove Drip Rail?
 

Looks smooth, thanks VA72C10.

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The firewall looks good too. What do you have in mind for heat and blower?

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Vintage air/Old Air/etc. Going to go with an aftermarket A/C and heat unit under the dash.

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Thanks and you're welcome. Still has a long way to go until it's ready for final body work and paint. Trying to use minimal filler.

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it is alot of work to smooth your dripm rail i did because mine was rusted out it is alot of welding

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There have been threads on this from time to time. Be careful though-- the drip rail is part of the cab structure and where the skins all weld together right at that point. Do just a few inches at a time.

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It is a BIG job. Read this it all help. :metal:

http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...rty/index.html