drip rail rust easy fix? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

soala70 · 07-17-2003, 12:33 AM

any easy way too fix or replace small sections say 1/2 to 1" in one or two places? And its just the lip

70c10 · 07-17-2003, 07:21 AM

You can try a Dremel.

soala70 · 07-17-2003, 08:53 PM

I know how to cut it off or per say get rid of it but how do you replace it?

lukecp · 07-17-2003, 09:28 PM

I woluld say, cut it out, weld in new metal, then re-seal the seam, apply body filler if needed, then prime and paint

07-17-2003, 12:33 AM	#1
soala70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: geneva al usa Posts: 343	drip rail rust easy fix? any easy way too fix or replace small sections say 1/2 to 1" in one or two places? And its just the lip __________________ bogey5

07-17-2003, 07:21 AM	#2
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	You can try a Dremel. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-17-2003, 08:53 PM	#3
soala70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: geneva al usa Posts: 343	I know how to cut it off or per say get rid of it but how do you replace it? __________________ bogey5

07-17-2003, 09:28 PM	#4
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I woluld say, cut it out, weld in new metal, then re-seal the seam, apply body filler if needed, then prime and paint __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg



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