Drip edge

[glod]

Hello all.
This is my first post here. I'm still currently looking for a rolling chassis to start my project. (people in ON Canada are retarded, they want stupid money for rust buckets, that should be sold for what recyclers will pay for them; don't get me started). I already have a corvette tpi engine and the transmission I will decide later. I've seen some trucks that have the original drip edge and some that have cut and welded them smooth. My question isn't about looks, if you want a smooth body I say smooth it, if going original or old school keep it. If I decide to remove the drip edge, If there is a rain storm (while driving or not, at any speed (max 120 km; 65mph), will I get water coming into the truck? I am doing a build that will look really cool but still need it to be a "daily" driver for my business. I'm assuming chev/gmc put it there for a reason, but with all the new seals and urethane "glues" does the drip edge have to be there?