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RLONG · 11-04-2009, 12:57 PM

Can some one tell me where the drip rail deflectors bolt to and where. I am putting on a hard top that has not been on in a long time with new gaskets the details do show how they go.

bouncytruck · 11-04-2009, 08:02 PM

The screw into the windshield pillar between the door and the pillar. Their should be 2 small holes there. From their, attach to the top. The wide part of the drip rail deflector is on the top with the lip on the outside facing up to form a continuation of the drip rail.

item #14 in the image.

70gmcjimmy · 11-04-2009, 11:06 PM

Hey guys,
I have asked this one before and never got a clear answer so I came up with my own conclusion. There is no way my '70 ever had them and even if I tried to drill the holes and mount them they wouldn't fit.

I will probably get proven wrong but I believe those deflectors are for a single-wall top only. I got a look at Turp McSprays single wall top and it has an area where they appear to fit.

My double-wall top has no provision in it for them to mount.

Later---DAC

*k.t.* · 11-05-2009, 06:32 AM

My double wall top on my 72 jimmy has them and it's all factory.

**pound41** · 11-05-2009, 08:35 AM

I have a 1970/ late 69 it has never had them on it.

Bentblazer · 11-05-2009, 08:53 AM

My 71 has them and they appear to be original.

RLONG · 11-05-2009, 09:01 AM

Thanks guys i found where on my 71 blazer there are 2 holes on my door frame that looks to fit this one has a double wall top but i never put it on. the 70 gmc that had a single wall i do not find any holes. So maybe it doesnt come with any or the doors were changed with truck doors i looked at the old single wall and someone has put rubber where i think they would go.

Bentblazer · 11-05-2009, 09:04 AM

I think the holes you are talking about are something else, the two small holes for the deflector will be in the windshield frame and not the doors. The deflector actually mounts to the top and windshield frame only

fun in dirt · 11-05-2009, 11:28 AM

Check out this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310921 I asked the same question a while back; there are a few good pics of them installed.
I couldn't tell any difference in the leakiness of the top in that area after installing them...I say put that $30 in the gas tank & go riding on a pretty day!

bouncytruck · 11-05-2009, 12:31 PM

I wouldn't doubt if the drip rail deflectors were an afterthought as an attempt to prevent leaks. All three Blazers I have owned have had them, including my 69, but it someone could have added them.

11-04-2009, 08:02 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: drip rail deflector The screw into the windshield pillar between the door and the pillar. Their should be 2 small holes there. From their, attach to the top. The wide part of the drip rail deflector is on the top with the lip on the outside facing up to form a continuation of the drip rail. item #14 in the image. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-04-2009, 11:06 PM	#3
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: drip rail deflector Hey guys, I have asked this one before and never got a clear answer so I came up with my own conclusion. There is no way my '70 ever had them and even if I tried to drill the holes and mount them they wouldn't fit. I will probably get proven wrong but I believe those deflectors are for a single-wall top only. I got a look at Turp McSprays single wall top and it has an area where they appear to fit. My double-wall top has no provision in it for them to mount. Later---DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years! Last edited by 70gmcjimmy; 11-04-2009 at 11:07 PM.

11-05-2009, 06:32 AM	#4
k.t. Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Byron, Wyoming Posts: 48	Re: drip rail deflector My double wall top on my 72 jimmy has them and it's all factory.

11-05-2009, 08:35 AM	#5
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,269	Re: drip rail deflector I have a 1970/ late 69 it has never had them on it.

11-05-2009, 08:53 AM	#6
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: drip rail deflector My 71 has them and they appear to be original. __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

11-04-2009, 12:57 PM	#1
RLONG Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BROOKELAND,TX Posts: 228	drip rail deflector Can some one tell me where the drip rail deflectors bolt to and where. I am putting on a hard top that has not been on in a long time with new gaskets the details do show how they go.

11-05-2009, 09:01 AM	#7
RLONG Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BROOKELAND,TX Posts: 228	Re: drip rail deflector Thanks guys i found where on my 71 blazer there are 2 holes on my door frame that looks to fit this one has a double wall top but i never put it on. the 70 gmc that had a single wall i do not find any holes. So maybe it doesnt come with any or the doors were changed with truck doors i looked at the old single wall and someone has put rubber where i think they would go.

11-05-2009, 09:04 AM	#8
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: drip rail deflector I think the holes you are talking about are something else, the two small holes for the deflector will be in the windshield frame and not the doors. The deflector actually mounts to the top and windshield frame only __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

11-05-2009, 11:28 AM	#9
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,119	Re: drip rail deflector Check out this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310921 I asked the same question a while back; there are a few good pics of them installed. I couldn't tell any difference in the leakiness of the top in that area after installing them...I say put that $30 in the gas tank & go riding on a pretty day! __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" '06 3500 Duramax ...tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

11-05-2009, 12:31 PM	#10
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: drip rail deflector I wouldn't doubt if the drip rail deflectors were an afterthought as an attempt to prevent leaks. All three Blazers I have owned have had them, including my 69, but it someone could have added them. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L



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