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hgs_notes · 11-06-2021, 10:50 PM

Last step was doing the drip rails. Probably the easiest part of the job. BTW, removing the old drip rails was probably the worst part of the job. They had spot welds about every inch! Lots of drilling.

The new ones fit up nice. Clean everything up, mix up the adhesive and clamp in place!

Using adhesive has a lot of benefits. It completely seals the joints and keeps moisture out so it won't rust after. It's very strong and if you use the right one you have plenty of time to move and adjust the pieces. It's how the manufacturers are building them now and how most body shops do things. If a seam splits you can still drill a small hole and plug weld. And in some areas I use adhesive and plug welds together.

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hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: Cab Roof Replacement Last step was doing the drip rails. Probably the easiest part of the job. BTW, removing the old drip rails was probably the worst part of the job. They had spot welds about every inch! Lots of drilling. The new ones fit up nice. Clean everything up, mix up the adhesive and clamp in place! Using adhesive has a lot of benefits. It completely seals the joints and keeps moisture out so it won't rust after. It's very strong and if you use the right one you have plenty of time to move and adjust the pieces. It's how the manufacturers are building them now and how most body shops do things. If a seam splits you can still drill a small hole and plug weld. And in some areas I use adhesive and plug welds together. Attached Images __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff Last edited by hgs_notes; 11-06-2021 at 11:09 PM.