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walka · 10-18-2011, 04:54 AM

Im just about to send my Truck to the Body Shop I Im not sure if I should permetly remove the Rain Gutters. They are of now for the Paint Job, But Im thinking of not putting them Back. Iv'e seen a few Trucks on the Forum with out them.

Is the any Problems if I leave them off?.

I would realy like some input from you guys and maybe some photos

Karnage · 10-18-2011, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by walka

Im just about to send my Truck to the Body Shop I Im not sure if I should permetly remove the Rain Gutters. They are of now for the Paint Job, But Im thinking of not putting them Back. Iv'e seen a few Trucks on the Forum with out them.

Is the any Problems if I leave them off?.

I would realy like some input from you guys and maybe some photos

Make sure the sealing around your doors are in decent shape or else water will leak in more often without the gutters. My sealing is starting to crack up and fall off... I have my gutters on tho. But heck, even when I get new sealing I am keeping my gutters because I actually like the look. They are unique and not something you see on newer vehicles...

xrcr · 10-18-2011, 07:23 AM

X2 on the door sealing. I'm leaving mine on because I like how that little bit of chrome breaks up my solid color

**old Rusty C10** · 10-18-2011, 08:53 AM

its a matter of taste. i much prefer them and replaced them when the truck i bought had none.

juiceman650 · 10-18-2011, 10:27 AM

Yeah, it depends on what YOU like better. I personally regret taking mine off, because when it rains or when I was my truck, the water likes to creep into my interior through the seals.
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*78 Chevyrado* · 10-18-2011, 01:25 PM

If you get rained on without them, the water will run in the truck on you. it doesnt just drip straight down either, for some reason is curves inward and will get the seat wet a good foot or more towards the center.

Also without the drip rail, you'll have a huge looking gap at the top of the door. theres nothing wrong with it, just the rail hides it.

If you can close up the top gap, id say it would look good without them.

but for functionality, (rain) I'd leave them on.

J Knight · 10-18-2011, 02:40 PM

I think they look good without them but unless its going to be a trailer queen or a fair weather cruiser I'd leave them on.

On a side note; I noticed you removed the dash, what are you doing for a dash?
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jrcaprai · 10-18-2011, 05:47 PM

Take em off.... I love the smooth look of mine without them... And they Do not Leak Whatsoever, as long as you have Good Rubber

Rogue_Alphonse · 10-18-2011, 07:47 PM

I just removed mine recently, and it cut back on wind noise and the truck looks a little cleaner [though my roof is rust

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dbmx66 · 10-19-2011, 02:32 AM

[QUOTE=jrcaprai;4960462]Take em off.... I love the smooth look of mine without them... And they Do not Leak Whatsoever, as long as you have Good Rubber=QUOTE]

yea haha you do want good rubber hahahaha

slugish · 10-19-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jrcaprai

take em off.... I love the smooth look of mine without them... And they do not leak whatsoever, as long as you have good rubber

truck like this > shaved > rain gutters would look out of place > but one with stock trim (mirrorrs etc ) leave them on . My 2 cents

lilpoindexter · 10-19-2011, 12:17 AM

Leave them...the B pillar looks to wide without them...like cankles instead of ankles.

KQQL IT · 10-19-2011, 12:23 AM

Depends on the truck.
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meter swinger · 10-19-2011, 12:35 AM

Ditch them. There about the only piece of factory trim i dont care care for.
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but then i live in the desert. 8" of total precipitation/yr. Now if i was back home on the gulf coast were it rained 8" the day i got married, i would keep them.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 10-19-2011, 03:05 PM

fill the holes and paint it, if you dont like the look you can always put them back on later!

10-18-2011, 04:54 AM	#1
walka Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: melbourne australia Posts: 128	Remove Rain gutter , yes or no Im just about to send my Truck to the Body Shop I Im not sure if I should permetly remove the Rain Gutters. They are of now for the Paint Job, But Im thinking of not putting them Back. Iv'e seen a few Trucks on the Forum with out them. Is the any Problems if I leave them off?. I would realy like some input from you guys and maybe some photos

10-18-2011, 07:23 AM	#3
xrcr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Foristell, MO Posts: 418	Re: Remove Rain gutter , yes or no X2 on the door sealing. I'm leaving mine on because I like how that little bit of chrome breaks up my solid color

10-18-2011, 08:53 AM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,280	Re: Remove Rain gutter , yes or no its a matter of taste. i much prefer them and replaced them when the truck i bought had none. __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-18-2011, 10:27 AM	#5
juiceman650 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Bruno, CA. Posts: 348	Re: Remove Rain gutter , yes or no Yeah, it depends on what YOU like better. I personally regret taking mine off, because when it rains or when I was my truck, the water likes to creep into my interior through the seals. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1975 Chevy Cheyenne w/ v8 350 and TH350 Siverado interior Fleetside bed aka "The Beast" aka "Cheyerado"

10-18-2011, 01:25 PM	#6
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Remove Rain gutter , yes or no If you get rained on without them, the water will run in the truck on you. it doesnt just drip straight down either, for some reason is curves inward and will get the seat wet a good foot or more towards the center. Also without the drip rail, you'll have a huge looking gap at the top of the door. theres nothing wrong with it, just the rail hides it. If you can close up the top gap, id say it would look good without them. but for functionality, (rain) I'd leave them on.

10-18-2011, 02:40 PM	#7
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Remove Rain gutter , yes or no I think they look good without them but unless its going to be a trailer queen or a fair weather cruiser I'd leave them on. On a side note; I noticed you removed the dash, what are you doing for a dash? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

10-18-2011, 05:47 PM	#8
jrcaprai Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 365	Re: Remove Rain gutter , yes or no Take em off.... I love the smooth look of mine without them... And they Do not Leak Whatsoever, as long as you have Good Rubber Last edited by jrcaprai; 10-18-2011 at 05:53 PM.

10-18-2011, 07:47 PM	#9
Rogue_Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gap PA Posts: 280	Re: Remove Rain gutter , yes or no I just removed mine recently, and it cut back on wind noise and the truck looks a little cleaner [though my roof is rust ] __________________ 1991 Mustang GT Vert, T-5 w/ Pro 5.0, Trick Flow upper & lower, BBK cold air intake, 3:73, BAMA chip, etc. 1988 K5 Blazer, [coming soon] TBI 400, SM465/NP208, 12 bolt rear, 3:08's, looks like a 1980. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 fully loaded daily driver! Where there's a will, there's a rig!

10-19-2011, 02:32 AM	#10
dbmx66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 883	Re: Remove Rain gutter , yes or no [QUOTE=jrcaprai;4960462]Take em off.... I love the smooth look of mine without them... And they Do not Leak Whatsoever, as long as you have Good Rubber=QUOTE] yea haha you do want good rubber hahahaha

10-19-2011, 12:17 AM	#12
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,132	Re: Remove Rain gutter , yes or no Leave them...the B pillar looks to wide without them...like cankles instead of ankles.

10-19-2011, 12:23 AM	#13
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,200	Re: Remove Rain gutter , yes or no Depends on the truck. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

10-19-2011, 12:35 AM	#14
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: Remove Rain gutter , yes or no Ditch them. There about the only piece of factory trim i dont care care for. Posted via Mobile Device but then i live in the desert. 8" of total precipitation/yr. Now if i was back home on the gulf coast were it rained 8" the day i got married, i would keep them. Last edited by meter swinger; 10-19-2011 at 12:38 AM. Reason: add

10-19-2011, 03:05 PM	#15
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