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garthdader · 05-12-2005, 11:38 PM

Has anyone had any luck or even tried to use the reproduction drip rails? The way I see it, if I have to cut them off I might as well just shave them...right? How much fabrication are we talking about here? Which would be more involved?

purple gas · 05-13-2005, 12:47 AM

removing your drip rails is a very involved process.. There's much cutting, welding & fabricating. Unless you have LOTS of experience you could very easily ruin your cab. There's like 3 layers of metal ( outer cab , inner cab, windsheild components) that all meet at the front of your roof. By simply cutting these all at once and your cab would collapse. Also, the drip rails on the sides disguise the fact that your door frame and the top of the roof are a long way from linning up. Be careful!!!! I was thinking the same thing as you, till I saw an article in a truck magazine .. I was stunned at how much work it is to do a proper job.

**GMCPaul** · 05-13-2005, 03:00 AM

The drip rails on either side around door are spot welded in place and spot welds should be drilled out to remove them no cutting of metal is involved in the side drip rails to remove & replace.
GMCPaul

**special-K** · 05-13-2005, 06:08 AM

Keep the rails.If you like shaved drip-rails,buy a`73-up.

05-12-2005, 11:38 PM	#1
garthdader Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Atoka, Tn Posts: 64	Drip Rail Problems Has anyone had any luck or even tried to use the reproduction drip rails? The way I see it, if I have to cut them off I might as well just shave them...right? How much fabrication are we talking about here? Which would be more involved? __________________ 1971 Chevy 6" superlift 35" xterrains 350 VORTEC crate

05-13-2005, 12:47 AM	#2
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	removing your drip rails is a very involved process.. There's much cutting, welding & fabricating. Unless you have LOTS of experience you could very easily ruin your cab. There's like 3 layers of metal ( outer cab , inner cab, windsheild components) that all meet at the front of your roof. By simply cutting these all at once and your cab would collapse. Also, the drip rails on the sides disguise the fact that your door frame and the top of the roof are a long way from linning up. Be careful!!!! I was thinking the same thing as you, till I saw an article in a truck magazine .. I was stunned at how much work it is to do a proper job. __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

05-13-2005, 03:00 AM	#3
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	The drip rails on either side around door are spot welded in place and spot welds should be drilled out to remove them no cutting of metal is involved in the side drip rails to remove & replace. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

05-13-2005, 06:08 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Keep the rails.If you like shaved drip-rails,buy a`73-up. __________________ "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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