Shaved driprail anyone? - (as seen on Copperhead) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68-Mike · 02-09-2005, 12:59 AM

Anyone shaved their cab driprail, as was done on Copperhead?

Thought it looked sweet. Curious regarding pros/cons & ya'll opinions on the look.

purple gas · 02-09-2005, 01:23 AM

I agree, it looks real cool. BUT, from what I've seen & read it's a lot of work. If your not a real good welder/ metal worker or have real deep pockets to pay someone to do it don't just go jumpin in to it. There's a lot involved in pulling it off so it looks good.

68w/sbc406 · 02-09-2005, 01:26 AM

there are 3 layers of metal that all join together in that seam, so you have to make sure that they all stay together, better be good or be rich

67chev · 02-09-2005, 02:11 AM

Got mine shaved. I have pics and will post if you would like to see. I think it makes the truck look alot smoother, and it is a subtle mod that most won't recognize. Definitely not for the novice...I had mine done and it looked very complicated. Good luck in your decision!!

68-Mike · 02-09-2005, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chev

Got mine shaved. I have pics and will post if you would like to see. I think it makes the truck look alot smoother, and it is a subtle mod that most won't recognize. Definitely not for the novice...I had mine done and it looked very complicated. Good luck in your decision!!

Would love to see your pics.

67chev · 02-09-2005, 02:43 AM

Before Paint.....

67chev · 02-09-2005, 02:46 AM

Painted...took these today, not the best of lighting!!

The last pic is of the groove that goes along the back of the cab....I had it filled in and smoothed also.

96blazr · 02-09-2005, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 68-Mike

Curious regarding pros/cons & ya'll opinions on the look.

These drip rails were engineered in for a couple of reasons, one of which is the gathering of 3 levels of sheet metal (like 68w/sbc406 said). Another reason is that they channel water away from the front fenders (as we all know a problem area for us) so it won't pool in the fender well.

Shaving these may look cool and all that, but if you plan on driving your truck alot during the year (might get caught in a storm) and don't have a completely dry garage, then I would leave well enough alone.
Plus, not mention the cost factor.

My humble opinion: Looks great......for someone else. I'll keep mine functional.

mac · 02-09-2005, 09:16 AM

Mine are being shaved right now. The truck was in for paint and we decided it would look good with the new step bed I have on. Its a lot more involved than I had anticipated and NOT for the amateur body guy. I thought it was no more than get the cutting wheel out and buzz it off. Man was I wrong. Its not much more difficult than that across the front but over the doors and down the door frame is quite a process of cutting, folding and rewelding. The cab halves are held together by the spot welds in the drip rail strips. Now that its started I can't wait to get rid of that ugly eye-brow.

Makes the door fit more critical now too. The gaps aren't hidden by the rail anymore. When its done its really slick and seeing my truck is a summer driver it won't see rain from June to October anyway.

GreyHoundSteve · 02-09-2005, 10:53 AM

that looks GREAT! Your truck is going to rock!

rambler · 02-09-2005, 12:01 PM

I just picked up a cab from a fellow board member that had shaved drip rails started.. I'll have to post pics and see what else I can do to fix it up.. It is in far better shape then the rust bucket cab I have now..

gabet40 · 02-09-2005, 01:29 PM

i love the look as well and considered doin it myself.
i think you should consider how much your going to be driving it in the rain because there was a post a couple years ago and i remember a few fellows admitting that they had taken their drips for granted

BigSky71 · 02-09-2005, 01:50 PM

I thought I wanted to shave my rails but after I saw a couple of completed trucks with this done I decided I liked the stock look better. IMO, the eyebrow is an important visual feature of these trucks. Seeing shaved rails reminds me of a receding hairline; no offense to anyone that is hair challenged

I'll be there soon enough.

GreyHoundSteve · 02-09-2005, 02:00 PM

I love the looks of it too but since i'll be using my truck as a daily driver i desided against it. Although i must admit that with all the work it took to get the drip rail looking good again it might have been just as easy to shave it but i kept it for rain deflection purposes not cosmetic.

Imo nothing looks better than a fully shaved truck; cowl, driprail, door handles, tailgate ... all look great but some of them just dont seem practical on a vehicle that gets alot of use.

gabet40 · 02-09-2005, 02:38 PM

i agree with greyhoundsteve (on this one, lol). i had shaved door handles too and it turned into a pain when i was drivin it everyday

*Shane* · 02-09-2005, 04:27 PM

I can think of two things that are sexier once they have been shaved smooth ... and one of them is a truck.

02-09-2005, 12:59 AM	#1
68-Mike Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 135	Shaved driprail anyone? - (as seen on Copperhead) Anyone shaved their cab driprail, as was done on Copperhead? Thought it looked sweet. Curious regarding pros/cons & ya'll opinions on the look. __________________ 7th year of '68 C-10 LWB Rebuild in progress. Drivetrain done. Frame stripped, painted & rebuilt. Body/paint next. '18 Yukon '04 Sierra 4X4 ‘77 Chevy C-20 Camper Special ‘68 C-10 Shopping for a 69-72 4x4 Blazer or Jimmy

02-09-2005, 01:23 AM	#2
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 686	I agree, it looks real cool. BUT, from what I've seen & read it's a lot of work. If your not a real good welder/ metal worker or have real deep pockets to pay someone to do it don't just go jumpin in to it. There's a lot involved in pulling it off so it looks good. __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

02-09-2005, 01:26 AM	#3
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	there are 3 layers of metal that all join together in that seam, so you have to make sure that they all stay together, better be good or be rich __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

02-09-2005, 02:11 AM	#4
67chev Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 458	Got mine shaved. I have pics and will post if you would like to see. I think it makes the truck look alot smoother, and it is a subtle mod that most won't recognize. Definitely not for the novice...I had mine done and it looked very complicated. Good luck in your decision!! __________________ "SicStee8" Chevy SWB Fleetside, in progress...500 HP 383 w/TriPower, 700r4, 3.73's, Lowered, Shaved Driprail/sidemarkers/handles/ant, Gonna rock!! '96 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 '84 Chevy C/K10 4X4 (FOR SALE)

02-09-2005, 02:43 AM	#6
67chev Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 458	Before Paint..... __________________ "SicStee8" Chevy SWB Fleetside, in progress...500 HP 383 w/TriPower, 700r4, 3.73's, Lowered, Shaved Driprail/sidemarkers/handles/ant, Gonna rock!! '96 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 '84 Chevy C/K10 4X4 (FOR SALE)

02-09-2005, 02:46 AM	#7
67chev Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 458	Painted...took these today, not the best of lighting!! The last pic is of the groove that goes along the back of the cab....I had it filled in and smoothed also. __________________ "SicStee8" Chevy SWB Fleetside, in progress...500 HP 383 w/TriPower, 700r4, 3.73's, Lowered, Shaved Driprail/sidemarkers/handles/ant, Gonna rock!! '96 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 '84 Chevy C/K10 4X4 (FOR SALE)

02-09-2005, 09:16 AM	#9
mac Active Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 166	Mine are being shaved right now. The truck was in for paint and we decided it would look good with the new step bed I have on. Its a lot more involved than I had anticipated and NOT for the amateur body guy. I thought it was no more than get the cutting wheel out and buzz it off. Man was I wrong. Its not much more difficult than that across the front but over the doors and down the door frame is quite a process of cutting, folding and rewelding. The cab halves are held together by the spot welds in the drip rail strips. Now that its started I can't wait to get rid of that ugly eye-brow. Makes the door fit more critical now too. The gaps aren't hidden by the rail anymore. When its done its really slick and seeing my truck is a summer driver it won't see rain from June to October anyway. Last edited by mac; 02-09-2005 at 09:22 AM. Reason: spelling

02-09-2005, 10:53 AM	#10
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	that looks GREAT! Your truck is going to rock!

02-09-2005, 12:01 PM	#11
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	I just picked up a cab from a fellow board member that had shaved drip rails started.. I'll have to post pics and see what else I can do to fix it up.. It is in far better shape then the rust bucket cab I have now.. __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

02-09-2005, 01:29 PM	#12
gabet40 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 565	i love the look as well and considered doin it myself. i think you should consider how much your going to be driving it in the rain because there was a post a couple years ago and i remember a few fellows admitting that they had taken their drips for granted __________________ Current owner of 2016 2500 Silverado Midnight Edition. Former owner of: 69 1/2 ton, change from long/fleet to short/fleet, shaved door handles, shaved tailgate, 4/6 drop, power windows, 700r4 72 blazer, 350 with Holley Commander 950 DFI, crane energizer cam, 350 tranny, dual sanderson blockhuggers/magnaflow exhaust

02-09-2005, 01:50 PM	#13
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	I thought I wanted to shave my rails but after I saw a couple of completed trucks with this done I decided I liked the stock look better. IMO, the eyebrow is an important visual feature of these trucks. Seeing shaved rails reminds me of a receding hairline; no offense to anyone that is hair challenged I'll be there soon enough. __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures

02-09-2005, 02:00 PM	#14
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	I love the looks of it too but since i'll be using my truck as a daily driver i desided against it. Although i must admit that with all the work it took to get the drip rail looking good again it might have been just as easy to shave it but i kept it for rain deflection purposes not cosmetic. Imo nothing looks better than a fully shaved truck; cowl, driprail, door handles, tailgate ... all look great but some of them just dont seem practical on a vehicle that gets alot of use.

02-09-2005, 02:38 PM	#15
gabet40 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 565	i agree with greyhoundsteve (on this one, lol). i had shaved door handles too and it turned into a pain when i was drivin it everyday __________________ Current owner of 2016 2500 Silverado Midnight Edition. Former owner of: 69 1/2 ton, change from long/fleet to short/fleet, shaved door handles, shaved tailgate, 4/6 drop, power windows, 700r4 72 blazer, 350 with Holley Commander 950 DFI, crane energizer cam, 350 tranny, dual sanderson blockhuggers/magnaflow exhaust

02-09-2005, 04:27 PM	#16
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	I can think of two things that are sexier once they have been shaved smooth ... and one of them is a truck.



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