Chrome trim on drip rail?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jorgensensc · 02-11-2004, 12:51 AM

Look at this truck on The Truck Shop's webpage and tell me if the chrome trim on the drip rail is stock. I've never seen it before.
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junkyardjohn · 02-11-2004, 01:31 AM

I'VE NEVER SEEN IT ON A TRUCK EITHER, BUT IT SURE LOOKS NICE THOUGH.

JOHN

Blue Beard · 02-11-2004, 10:26 AM

Thats almost like mine, and it looks good.....

MrGoodpliers · 02-11-2004, 10:36 AM

Yes, that is original. They came on CST's and Cheyenne Supers, but I'm not sure if it was standard for these packages or optional.

jorgensensc · 02-11-2004, 10:48 AM

MrGoodpliers,
Really, I didn't know that. I haven't seen them reproduced, at least not that I know of.

MrGoodpliers · 02-11-2004, 11:07 AM

LMC has them for $149.95, Golden State for $124.95.

jorgensensc · 02-11-2004, 12:08 PM

OMG! No wonder I don't see them on anything! That's a whole lotta money!

dion · 02-11-2004, 12:46 PM

I have it on mine, it looks pretty good.

barn9 · 02-11-2004, 02:08 PM

You guys will probably laugh at me for this, but I wanted to add the chrome drip trim, and thought the price a little too steep for my taste. Long story short, I bought some flexible plastic chromed door edge in a 16' length, and used that instead. Looks great, and not one person has noticed it is not the real thing. The stuff has adhesive on the inside of the channel, and has stayed on for 2 years now with no problem, and still looks nice and bright. If it ever starts looking faded or funky, I'll just replace it with some more, 'cause the price was right, and it is a very simple install.

67chevemall · 02-11-2004, 02:12 PM

Good think n Barn9!

Hey are those real? It took awhile to get to the text!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-11-2004, 02:29 PM

I think that it looks pretty nice if you can get it installed. I have fought with that stuff to install it and had success with the side pieces, but have yet to get the front pieces to work. I am not shure that they were an optiion on these trucks either. Maybe something installed from the dealer, but I have yet to see it on any option sheets that I have seen. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

gonebad2 · 02-11-2004, 03:37 PM

I have seen it installed on only one truck that was obviously original. The truck was a red longbed that was a real Tiajuana taxi / jalopy. The truck was a total wreck and the driprail trim was the nicest item on the truck. These guys were using it for a lawn service. Last summer they would come by and cut my grass. They spoke very little english and I never got a chance to ask if they wanted to sell the trim or trade it for a 12 pack. I plan on hiring them again this summer. Maybe I will have to brush up on my spanish.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-11-2004, 07:49 PM

The only way you can tell if it is original is by seeing it on the build sheet, or on the glove box option sheet. They may have been installed by the dealership, or ordered aftermarket since the truck was new. It is just not possible to tell just by looking at them on the truck. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

MrGoodpliers · 02-11-2004, 08:04 PM

I just got an overwhelming urge for a glass of milk...

Nice avatar barn9!

bow-tie-bandit · 02-11-2004, 09:48 PM

That does look NICE. So does the chrome drip rail.

elk hunter · 02-11-2004, 11:32 PM

hey dion, did you install those,and where did you buy them? that looks great!!

dion · 02-12-2004, 12:23 AM

Elk,

I put them on, and it wasn't as easy as I thought it would be! They don't fit as well as I'd like.

It was a while back, I think it was brothers or chevy duty.

hey, did you get my check?

casey · 02-12-2004, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dion
Elk,

I put them on, and it wasn't as easy as I thought it would be! They don't fit as well as I'd like.

It was a while back, I think it was brothers or chevy duty.

hey, did you get my check?

dion would you have any close up pics of that chrome drip cap trim?, you say it wasn't to easy to install and doesn't fit aswell as you would like, does it scare up the paint trying to put it on? can you elaborate on that thanks

casey · 02-12-2004, 04:47 AM

oh dion by the way, love your truck, and I think that drip trim looks sweet on there

Stepsides 4Ever · 02-12-2004, 05:10 AM

DUDE! SWEEEET!

Oh yeah, you were saying something about dip rails...what was it?

DUDE! SWEEEET!

Oh, you meant drip rails? For a truck?

DUDE! SWEEEET!

Oh, yeah, that looks cool. Chrome drip rails, eh?

DUDE! SWEEEET!

I think I'll go get me a glass of milk...I'm kinda thirsty...

DUDE! SWEEEET!

Edmond · 02-12-2004, 05:15 AM

There is a page in the assembly manual with the driprail molding and how to install it. But it has the text Cancelled on it, so it was probably gonna be an option, but never made it to production?

Cya,
Edmond

*Javy* · 02-12-2004, 05:37 AM

I have a set I'm willing to give away.But before I do, let me post a picture to make sure they are the subject of this thread.I don't wan't them because I don't plan on driving in the rain(I live in drought conditions here in SO CAL)
I'll be at NHRA Winternationals Feb. 19-22 2004 driving a Budweiser(1968 Harley Davidson golf cart;check my web site for a picture under toys)first guy that offers me a beer gets driprails/visors.
www.jjengineering.us
I will edit this reply within 24 hours to add picture.
If these are really worth over $120.00,they were given to me and I don't need them.I would like to see someone from this Board enjoy them.
BUT DON'T GET EXCITED,LET ME POST PICTURES TO MAKE SURE THESE ARE THE ITEMS IN QUESTION.

***By the way BARN9,like I said earlier,nice solenoids.
do they taste like chicken?(breasts)
*****32 more posts and I'll challenge you to less wing and more
breast LOL

jorgensensc · 02-12-2004, 10:14 AM

If they are them Javy, I will ship you a six pack of Texas's best, Shiner Bock!

mocwon · 02-12-2004, 10:48 AM

I will ship you a six pack of Texas's best, Shiner Bock.
I agree with that.

I beleive there was something in this thread about drip rails or somrthing but I was blinded by the high-beams that were flashed.

dion · 02-13-2004, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by casey
dion would you have any close up pics of that chrome drip cap trim?, you say it wasn't to easy to install and doesn't fit aswell as you would like, does it scare up the paint trying to put it on? can you elaborate on that thanks

well, they went pretty easy for the most part but the welds on the drip rail caused a little problem, the trim wouldn't line right up to each other and left a small gap, you're supposed to cover that gap with the 1 inch clasp hold down thingys but because of the welds it wouldn't stay on. also, my passenger door just very slightly hits the trim and will sometimes knock it off at the bottom, it goes right back on though and as long as you open and close the door quickly it doesn't happen. I'm sure that only happens because my door isn't on perfectly straight. I can take some close up pics if you like. They did scratch the drip rail paint but nothing else.

02-11-2004, 12:51 AM	#1
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Chrome trim on drip rail?? Look at this truck on The Truck Shop's webpage and tell me if the chrome trim on the drip rail is stock. I've never seen it before. Link __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

02-11-2004, 01:31 AM	#2
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	I'VE NEVER SEEN IT ON A TRUCK EITHER, BUT IT SURE LOOKS NICE THOUGH. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

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Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Thats almost like mine, and it looks good..... __________________ 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

02-11-2004, 10:36 AM	#4
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Yes, that is original. They came on CST's and Cheyenne Supers, but I'm not sure if it was standard for these packages or optional. __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

02-11-2004, 10:48 AM	#5
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	MrGoodpliers, Really, I didn't know that. I haven't seen them reproduced, at least not that I know of. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

02-11-2004, 11:07 AM	#6
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	LMC has them for $149.95, Golden State for $124.95. __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

02-11-2004, 12:08 PM	#7
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	OMG! No wonder I don't see them on anything! That's a whole lotta money! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

02-11-2004, 12:46 PM	#8
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	I have it on mine, it looks pretty good. Attached Images __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

02-11-2004, 02:08 PM	#9
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	You guys will probably laugh at me for this, but I wanted to add the chrome drip trim, and thought the price a little too steep for my taste. Long story short, I bought some flexible plastic chromed door edge in a 16' length, and used that instead. Looks great, and not one person has noticed it is not the real thing. The stuff has adhesive on the inside of the channel, and has stayed on for 2 years now with no problem, and still looks nice and bright. If it ever starts looking faded or funky, I'll just replace it with some more, 'cause the price was right, and it is a very simple install. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

02-11-2004, 02:12 PM	#10
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Good think n Barn9! Hey are those real? It took awhile to get to the text! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

02-11-2004, 02:29 PM	#11
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	I think that it looks pretty nice if you can get it installed. I have fought with that stuff to install it and had success with the side pieces, but have yet to get the front pieces to work. I am not shure that they were an optiion on these trucks either. Maybe something installed from the dealer, but I have yet to see it on any option sheets that I have seen. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-11-2004, 03:37 PM	#12
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	I have seen it installed on only one truck that was obviously original. The truck was a red longbed that was a real Tiajuana taxi / jalopy. The truck was a total wreck and the driprail trim was the nicest item on the truck. These guys were using it for a lawn service. Last summer they would come by and cut my grass. They spoke very little english and I never got a chance to ask if they wanted to sell the trim or trade it for a 12 pack. I plan on hiring them again this summer. Maybe I will have to brush up on my spanish. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

02-11-2004, 07:49 PM	#13
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	The only way you can tell if it is original is by seeing it on the build sheet, or on the glove box option sheet. They may have been installed by the dealership, or ordered aftermarket since the truck was new. It is just not possible to tell just by looking at them on the truck. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-11-2004, 08:04 PM	#14
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	I just got an overwhelming urge for a glass of milk... Nice avatar barn9! __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

02-11-2004, 09:48 PM	#15
bow-tie-bandit Live life and be happy. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Spokane,Washington Posts: 266	That does look NICE. So does the chrome drip rail. __________________



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02-11-2004, 11:32 PM	#16
elk hunter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: oregon city, or Posts: 164	hey dion, did you install those,and where did you buy them? that looks great!! __________________ yeah, but how's it wheel?

02-12-2004, 12:23 AM	#17
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	Elk, I put them on, and it wasn't as easy as I thought it would be! They don't fit as well as I'd like. It was a while back, I think it was brothers or chevy duty. hey, did you get my check? __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

02-12-2004, 04:47 AM	#19
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	oh dion by the way, love your truck, and I think that drip trim looks sweet on there

02-12-2004, 05:10 AM	#20
Stepsides 4Ever Stepsides Are Bedder Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Norco, CA Posts: 238	barn9... DUDE! SWEEEET! Oh yeah, you were saying something about dip rails...what was it? DUDE! SWEEEET! Oh, you meant drip rails? For a truck? DUDE! SWEEEET! Oh, yeah, that looks cool. Chrome drip rails, eh? DUDE! SWEEEET! I think I'll go get me a glass of milk...I'm kinda thirsty... DUDE! SWEEEET!

02-12-2004, 05:15 AM	#21
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	There is a page in the assembly manual with the driprail molding and how to install it. But it has the text Cancelled on it, so it was probably gonna be an option, but never made it to production? Cya, Edmond __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands

02-12-2004, 05:37 AM	#22
Javy Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 129	I have a set I'm willing to give away.But before I do, let me post a picture to make sure they are the subject of this thread.I don't wan't them because I don't plan on driving in the rain(I live in drought conditions here in SO CAL) I'll be at NHRA Winternationals Feb. 19-22 2004 driving a Budweiser(1968 Harley Davidson golf cart;check my web site for a picture under toys)first guy that offers me a beer gets driprails/visors. www.jjengineering.us I will edit this reply within 24 hours to add picture. If these are really worth over $120.00,they were given to me and I don't need them.I would like to see someone from this Board enjoy them. BUT DON'T GET EXCITED,LET ME POST PICTURES TO MAKE SURE THESE ARE THE ITEMS IN QUESTION. *By the way BARN9,like I said earlier,nice solenoids. do they taste like chicken?(breasts) **32 more posts and I'll challenge you to less wing and more breast LOL Last edited by Javy; 02-12-2004 at 09:25 PM.*

02-12-2004, 10:14 AM	#23
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	If they are them Javy, I will ship you a six pack of Texas's best, Shiner Bock! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

02-12-2004, 10:48 AM	#24
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	jorgensensc I will ship you a six pack of Texas's best, Shiner Bock. I agree with that. I beleive there was something in this thread about drip rails or somrthing but I was blinded by the high-beams that were flashed. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

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