Does Shaving Drip Rails = Leaking Windshield Seal? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wildmanaaron · 01-28-2004, 11:49 PM

I HAVE GOT ALL OF MY DRIP RAILS CUT OFF THE SIDE OF MY TRUCK FINALLY. BUT IN THE FRONT I CUT A 1" WIDE SECTION BACK TO SEE HOW MUCH GAP WAS IN THE CAB WHERE THE DRIP RAIL IS. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO FILL THAT 1/4" GAP LEFT WHEN THE WHOLE RAIL IS REMOVED.

ALSO IF I GET IT COMPLETELY SMOOTH IN THE FRONT, JUST LIKE ON SAY MY 97 TAHOE, WILL THE FRONT WINDSHIELD LEAK AROUND THE SEALS??

WHAT DID YOU GUYS DO ON THIS??

-AARON C.

Blue Beard · 01-28-2004, 11:52 PM

Personally I would widen the gap and work a new piece of metal to it with a wire feed welder........

Hooter · 01-29-2004, 01:42 AM

why did you cut such a big gap?

wildmanaaron · 01-30-2004, 02:25 AM

Well its not that big of a gap really. Only about the height of a pinky finger or so.

smokekiki · 01-30-2004, 10:29 AM

I would think if you use a good sealer and gasket around the windsheild,it shouldn't leak.

Longhorn Man · 01-30-2004, 12:20 PM

You mean the windshield isn't supposed to leak on these?

OldSkool71 · 01-30-2004, 06:01 PM

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Originally posted by Longhorn Man
You mean the windshield isn't supposed to leak on these?

01-28-2004, 11:49 PM	#1
wildmanaaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 396	Does Shaving Drip Rails = Leaking Windshield Seal? I HAVE GOT ALL OF MY DRIP RAILS CUT OFF THE SIDE OF MY TRUCK FINALLY. BUT IN THE FRONT I CUT A 1" WIDE SECTION BACK TO SEE HOW MUCH GAP WAS IN THE CAB WHERE THE DRIP RAIL IS. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO FILL THAT 1/4" GAP LEFT WHEN THE WHOLE RAIL IS REMOVED. ALSO IF I GET IT COMPLETELY SMOOTH IN THE FRONT, JUST LIKE ON SAY MY 97 TAHOE, WILL THE FRONT WINDSHIELD LEAK AROUND THE SEALS?? WHAT DID YOU GUYS DO ON THIS?? -AARON C.

01-28-2004, 11:52 PM	#2
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Personally I would widen the gap and work a new piece of metal to it with a wire feed welder........ __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-29-2004, 01:42 AM	#3
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	why did you cut such a big gap? __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

01-30-2004, 10:29 AM	#5
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	I would think if you use a good sealer and gasket around the windsheild,it shouldn't leak. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

01-30-2004, 02:25 AM	#4
wildmanaaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 396	Well its not that big of a gap really. Only about the height of a pinky finger or so.

01-30-2004, 12:20 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	You mean the windshield isn't supposed to leak on these?



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