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polevault1977 · 04-18-2003, 07:20 PM

I've got an old cab I'm playing around with. I want to learn how to shave drip rails. I am starting on the passenger side at the rear bottom. I don't see any problems welding up the seam where the two panels meet, but do you need to do something with the channel that is left on the inside. I'll attach a pic. The area in question will be to the right of the crack you can see between the panels. Any input appreciated. Got any pics?? Sure would like to see some close ups of rail shaving!

Danny

JHickson6 · 04-18-2003, 08:05 PM

I think these should help you http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...der=descending

Orence1 · 04-18-2003, 09:49 PM

There have been several discussions about this in the past. I did a brief search and found this:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=driprails

Check it out. Good luck
Larry

polevault1977 · 04-19-2003, 05:22 PM

Thanks for the leads. Sure would like to see some close up pics of the conversion.

Danny

Crank · 05-19-2003, 01:09 AM

Okay, Now I've got a question. Ya know the seams in the roof, well, they look to line up right, say if I was just gonna fill it with a solid weld. But would the roof then have a little point, because it also looks like it'd have a little angle in it when done. If you dont understand, just say so, I'll try to find a pic of what i mean. Thanks.
Brandon

**1971Stepside** · 05-19-2003, 10:17 AM

Crank, I have seen those welded in and they look great. I am going to weld mine in solid. You will just shape it with the grinder and a little filler.

rigo · 05-19-2003, 11:41 AM

here's mine that i've been working on...it's a little futher along than this now.....i think the lip left at the front gives a little more detail....instead of just being rounded, although rounding the front takes quite a bit more work to do....but i think it's more personal preference..

**1971Stepside** · 05-19-2003, 12:02 PM

That looks great Rigo....keep us posted. I like the lip on the front too.

NSANE68!!! · 05-19-2003, 12:09 PM

Mine's rounded.

, and another link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ved+drip+rails

04-18-2003, 07:20 PM	#1
polevault1977 Pick'n up the pieces! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Marietta, Oklahoma Posts: 198	Question for shavers I've got an old cab I'm playing around with. I want to learn how to shave drip rails. I am starting on the passenger side at the rear bottom. I don't see any problems welding up the seam where the two panels meet, but do you need to do something with the channel that is left on the inside. I'll attach a pic. The area in question will be to the right of the crack you can see between the panels. Any input appreciated. Got any pics?? Sure would like to see some close ups of rail shaving! Danny Attached Images

04-18-2003, 08:05 PM	#2
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	I think these should help you http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...der=descending __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

05-19-2003, 10:17 AM	#6
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Crank, I have seen those welded in and they look great. I am going to weld mine in solid. You will just shape it with the grinder and a little filler. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

05-19-2003, 11:41 AM	#7
rigo Flake Daddy Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Plainview TEXAS Posts: 456	here's mine that i've been working on...it's a little futher along than this now.....i think the lip left at the front gives a little more detail....instead of just being rounded, although rounding the front takes quite a bit more work to do....but i think it's more personal preference.. __________________ 1968 SWB Fleet Daily Driver 350/TH400 shaved driprail,emblems,tailgate,air ride suspension 1964 Pontiac Catalina 2dr. hardtop shaved everything, air ride suspension 1998 Range Rover 1960 El Camino....in the works.....

05-19-2003, 12:02 PM	#8
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	That looks great Rigo....keep us posted. I like the lip on the front too. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

04-18-2003, 09:49 PM	#3
Orence1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 548	There have been several discussions about this in the past. I did a brief search and found this: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=driprails Check it out. Good luck Larry

04-19-2003, 05:22 PM	#4
polevault1977 Pick'n up the pieces! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Marietta, Oklahoma Posts: 198	Thanks for the leads. Sure would like to see some close up pics of the conversion. Danny

05-19-2003, 01:09 AM	#5
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Okay, Now I've got a question. Ya know the seams in the roof, well, they look to line up right, say if I was just gonna fill it with a solid weld. But would the roof then have a little point, because it also looks like it'd have a little angle in it when done. If you dont understand, just say so, I'll try to find a pic of what i mean. Thanks. Brandon

05-19-2003, 12:09 PM	#9
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	Mine's rounded., and another link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ved+drip+rails Attached Images __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck) Last edited by NSANE68!!!; 05-19-2003 at 12:14 PM.

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