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SuperCheyanne72 · 12-30-2004, 08:58 AM

Hey guys, I am putting plans together for my truck and am curious what you think about shaving the drip rails, I know its quite a job, does anyone have comments or pictures they can post? Thanks.

REPO1 · 12-30-2004, 12:11 PM

Do a quick search. There is alot of talk about this.

Here is some pics I have saved. Hope you guys don't care if I post them if they are your pics.

REPO1 · 12-30-2004, 12:34 PM

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SuperCheyanne72 · 12-30-2004, 04:48 PM

Hey Repo1, thanks for the pics really appreciate it. Really helps alot,Have a great day.

sactoC10 · 12-31-2004, 01:06 PM

I know that there is a LOT of talk about this now and then, and it is always considered to be a BIG job, so maybe someone who's done it can explain something to me.

It seems that it would be "simple" enough to get a sawzall and start by cutting it off about .25"-.3" from the cab, then grind/sand the rest of it down, no? Yet, all indications seem to go against it being that simple. Why is it not that easy?

Thanks!

special70gmc · 12-31-2004, 05:23 PM

because its an area where 3 or four peices of metal join together so as you cut you have to weld the sections back up, iff you cut it all off before you wels it up the cab might tend to spring on you and screw up. ive never done this but ive read up on it a couple times -kyle

784X4GUY · 12-31-2004, 07:20 PM

Lord...That black truck is so nice...Later Mike

REPO1 · 12-31-2004, 07:54 PM

I had wanted to do it to my own truck, but I don't want to chance wrecking my perfect A/C cab.

I'll just leave it as is.

Reid

Brainchild · 12-31-2004, 09:13 PM

I love that black truck in the first truck,man that is nice.

Hooter · 01-01-2005, 12:13 AM

the seam where your roof, sides and roof pillars all meet up at the drip rail, if you just cut it all off, the roof windshield posts and sides of the truck will just fall away from the cab, so if you were to do it, youd have to do it one small section at a time

SuperCheyanne72 · 01-01-2005, 11:32 PM

i think i will just leave as is, and spend my time on other projects.

sactoC10 · 01-02-2005, 01:36 AM

Gotcha, good info, makes sense...I'll be leaving mine alone too.

**special-K** · 01-02-2005, 11:30 AM

So I guess the same is true for replacing a rusted one?Maybe just fix bad section.I have a truck from San Diego area(Beach Truck).It`s solid and rust-free except the drip rail over the drivers door(& some surface rust),DANG!!

12-30-2004, 08:58 AM	#1
SuperCheyanne72 #1 OU Soonerfan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 85	Drip rail questions....... Hey guys, I am putting plans together for my truck and am curious what you think about shaving the drip rails, I know its quite a job, does anyone have comments or pictures they can post? Thanks.

12-30-2004, 12:11 PM	#2
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Do a quick search. There is alot of talk about this. Here is some pics I have saved. Hope you guys don't care if I post them if they are your pics. __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH) Last edited by REPO1; 12-30-2004 at 12:41 PM.

12-30-2004, 12:34 PM	#3
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Pics 1 Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

12-30-2004, 12:36 PM	#4
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Pcs 2 Attached Images

12-30-2004, 12:39 PM	#5
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Pics 3 Attached Images

12-30-2004, 12:40 PM	#6
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Pics 4 Attached Images

12-30-2004, 12:40 PM	#7
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Pics 5 Attached Images

12-30-2004, 04:48 PM	#8
SuperCheyanne72 #1 OU Soonerfan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 85	Hey Repo1, thanks for the pics really appreciate it. Really helps alot,Have a great day.

12-31-2004, 01:06 PM	#9
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	serious question... I know that there is a LOT of talk about this now and then, and it is always considered to be a BIG job, so maybe someone who's done it can explain something to me. It seems that it would be "simple" enough to get a sawzall and start by cutting it off about .25"-.3" from the cab, then grind/sand the rest of it down, no? Yet, all indications seem to go against it being that simple. Why is it not that easy? Thanks! __________________ 5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000

12-31-2004, 05:23 PM	#10
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	because its an area where 3 or four peices of metal join together so as you cut you have to weld the sections back up, iff you cut it all off before you wels it up the cab might tend to spring on you and screw up. ive never done this but ive read up on it a couple times -kyle __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

12-31-2004, 07:20 PM	#11
784X4GUY Did someone say MUD? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pullman,WA Posts: 1,089	Lord...That black truck is so nice...Later Mike __________________ Im in the market guys...so keep ya eyes peeled -------------------- Mini trucks are for guys who cant get it up!

12-31-2004, 07:54 PM	#12
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	I had wanted to do it to my own truck, but I don't want to chance wrecking my perfect A/C cab. I'll just leave it as is. Reid __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

12-31-2004, 09:13 PM	#13
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I love that black truck in the first truck,man that is nice. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

01-01-2005, 12:13 AM	#14
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	the seam where your roof, sides and roof pillars all meet up at the drip rail, if you just cut it all off, the roof windshield posts and sides of the truck will just fall away from the cab, so if you were to do it, youd have to do it one small section at a time __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

01-01-2005, 11:32 PM	#15
SuperCheyanne72 #1 OU Soonerfan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 85	i think i will just leave as is, and spend my time on other projects.



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01-02-2005, 01:36 AM	#16
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	Gotcha, good info, makes sense...I'll be leaving mine alone too. __________________ 5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000

01-02-2005, 11:30 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	So I guess the same is true for replacing a rusted one?Maybe just fix bad section.I have a truck from San Diego area(Beach Truck).It`s solid and rust-free except the drip rail over the drivers door(& some surface rust),DANG!! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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