Drip Rails ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Woobie · 08-13-2008, 08:58 PM

Hey Folks,
I NEED to replace both drip rails on my 72. Ordered a pair from the big store in Corona, CA. and they were junk. The rolled edge was about half as high as it needed to be. Wouldn't match up with the original at all. Besides, if I put sealer in the channel, it would probably have filled it completely. Sooo... Who make a GOOD set of drip rails?

Thanks,
Paul

d10s69c10 · 08-13-2008, 09:01 PM

Shave them off! all they do is hold water. and invite rust.

stynchrr · 08-13-2008, 09:33 PM

I got mine from GMC Pauls and was happy with them. They were very close to the original parts I took off. I was just going to patch parts but after I started cutting I was glad I took the whole thing off. That rust hides every where.

Tim

BP68 · 08-13-2008, 09:50 PM

Shave em! But if you want the original look, I think Brothers Trucks sells some. Not sure of the quality. I would think a vendor here on the board sells some.

Scott68-93-97 · 08-13-2008, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by d10s69c10

Shave them off! all they do is hold water. and invite rust.

I agree shave em' it looks outta place on these trucks in my opinion the only way Id keep it if it was a rare truck but your average c 10 shaving em' has my vote

paintpyro · 08-14-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BP68

Shave em! But if you want the original look, I think Brothers Trucks sells some. Not sure of the quality. I would think a vendor here on the board sells some.

Brothers is "the big store in Corona"

dan42 · 08-14-2008, 10:08 AM

If you don't mind leaks and getting wet, shave them. Ask some of the guys that have done it before.

VanceH · 08-14-2008, 01:34 PM

WOW, are you telling me you can get leaks if you shave them??? I was planing on doing this to my 67???? is there a correct way to do this so you dont get leaks??

d10s69c10 · 08-14-2008, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by VanceH

WOW, are you telling me you can get leaks if you shave them??? I was planing on doing this to my 67???? is there a correct way to do this so you dont get leaks??

yeah weld it solid. dont just tack it up (like most body shops) and bondo over it .. Pin holes are the problem and its good to test this kinda stuff before you go to paint. another thing is to remove your windsheild when you do this because the heat will warp the metal if done to fast and creat a bad seal between the window and metal.

Woobie · 08-14-2008, 05:42 PM

Thanks for the replies. Shaving them isn't in my near future because it's a D/D. I've ordered from GMC Paul's before, I guess I can give him a shot.

Thanks again,
Paul

08-13-2008, 08:58 PM	#1
Woobie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 116	Drip Rails ??? Hey Folks, I NEED to replace both drip rails on my 72. Ordered a pair from the big store in Corona, CA. and they were junk. The rolled edge was about half as high as it needed to be. Wouldn't match up with the original at all. Besides, if I put sealer in the channel, it would probably have filled it completely. Sooo... Who make a GOOD set of drip rails? Thanks, Paul __________________ 1972 c10 2000 FLHTC 126+k miles, so far 1967 BMW r60 2007 Xterra (Wife's ride) R.I.P. "ESLL"

08-13-2008, 09:01 PM	#2
d10s69c10 Built 4 Speed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geneva FL Posts: 619	Re: Drip Rails ??? Shave them off! all they do is hold water. and invite rust. __________________ 1969 C/10 Short Box: 496/T-56 in worx. "To Be Old And Wise, First You Must Be Young And Stupid"

08-13-2008, 09:33 PM	#3
stynchrr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dover Delaware Posts: 270	Re: Drip Rails ??? I got mine from GMC Pauls and was happy with them. They were very close to the original parts I took off. I was just going to patch parts but after I started cutting I was glad I took the whole thing off. That rust hides every where. Tim

08-13-2008, 09:50 PM	#4
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: Drip Rails ??? Shave em! But if you want the original look, I think Brothers Trucks sells some. Not sure of the quality. I would think a vendor here on the board sells some. __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

08-14-2008, 10:08 AM	#7
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Drip Rails ??? If you don't mind leaks and getting wet, shave them. Ask some of the guys that have done it before. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

08-14-2008, 01:34 PM	#8
VanceH Loving the Jimmster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Emmett, idaho Posts: 575	Re: Drip Rails ??? WOW, are you telling me you can get leaks if you shave them??? I was planing on doing this to my 67???? is there a correct way to do this so you dont get leaks??

08-14-2008, 05:42 PM	#10
Woobie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 116	Re: Drip Rails ??? Thanks for the replies. Shaving them isn't in my near future because it's a D/D. I've ordered from GMC Paul's before, I guess I can give him a shot. Thanks again, Paul __________________ 1972 c10 2000 FLHTC 126+k miles, so far 1967 BMW r60 2007 Xterra (Wife's ride) R.I.P. "ESLL"



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