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**AspecialZ** · 10-22-2005, 02:30 AM

What do you guys think about the rain guards that bolt to the cab above the door, does anyone still make these? Or do you think it will not look right? all opinions accepted!

squint · 10-22-2005, 03:06 AM

i have the black ones on my truck.. i love the look..

beaterC10 · 10-22-2005, 08:20 AM

Are you talking about the guards that bolt to the door in the window opening? I have a set of stainless ones on my truck, I like the fact I keep the window rolled down partially even when its raining.

SSC's76 · 10-22-2005, 10:18 AM

They work. I'd rather have them then not and for a while I dident have them.

Russell · 10-22-2005, 11:33 AM

I had mine off my truck once for some reason, and it was right annoying. My door seals arn't that great anymore, and whenever it rained, it would dribble down onto my arm.

73737373 · 10-22-2005, 11:42 AM

They look just right to me. I say, "keep them."

**N2TRUX** · 10-22-2005, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by beaterC10

Are you talking about the guards that bolt to the door in the window opening? I have a set of stainless ones on my truck, I like the fact I keep the window rolled down partially even when its raining.

I think he is reffering to the factory drip rails like the ones on his truck in the pic.

I guess it depends on the look of the truck. On a stock or restored truck the look just fine and certainly perform a usefull function. With out them you will get more water in your cab.

On a smooth custom truck with a few body mods they tend to break the lines up. squint has a good compromise by having the black ones on a dark color. That gets the job done without standing out so much....

**AspecialZ** · 10-23-2005, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I think he is reffering to the factory drip rails like the ones on his truck in the pic.

I guess it depends on the look of the truck. On a stock or restored truck the look just fine and certainly perform a usefull function. With out them you will get more water in your cab.

On a smooth custom truck with a few body mods they tend to break the lines up. squint has a good compromise by having the black ones on a dark color. That gets the job done without standing out so much....

You hit the nail on the head N2TRUX, I think they will be put back on when I am done, the truck will be a blue, lighter side atleast of blue, so the next question is, who has a set they want to get rid of? or does LMC sell these?? thanks...all

75silverstep · 10-23-2005, 04:11 AM

unless your shaving everything off id keep them on ....im in the middle of painting mine and the painter asked me if i wanted them filled in ....said no....i know classic industries has them..im looking now if lmc has them also..yes they do looks like 19.95 for retainer and same for stnlss molding...hope this helps..

86swb · 10-23-2005, 03:33 PM

When and why did GM stop putting these on the Trucks?

1987 Shortwide · 10-23-2005, 04:41 PM

drip rails... you don't need no stinkin drip rails!

bigblock73 · 10-23-2005, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 86swb

When and why did GM stop putting these on the Trucks?

They are still there, just redesigned. Newer cars and trucks have them built into the roof now. Look on top of most newer vehicles, you will see a "channel" that run down each side of the vehicles roof...these are what us 73-87 owners refer to as drip rails.

86swb · 10-23-2005, 09:19 PM

So that is what those channels are for. I thought (this might sound stupid) they were for some kind of roof rack option or something. Did not think about it all that much really. Now I know.

bigblock73 · 10-24-2005, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 86swb

So that is what those channels are for. I thought (this might sound stupid) they were for some kind of roof rack option or something. Did not think about it all that much really. Now I know.

You are correct on that acct too...they serve two purposes.

10-22-2005, 02:30 AM	#1
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10-22-2005, 03:06 AM	#2
squint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 195	Re: little torn !?!?!? rain guards i have the black ones on my truck.. i love the look..

10-22-2005, 08:20 AM	#3
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	Re: little torn !?!?!? rain guards Are you talking about the guards that bolt to the door in the window opening? I have a set of stainless ones on my truck, I like the fact I keep the window rolled down partially even when its raining.

10-22-2005, 10:18 AM	#4
SSC's76 No No Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pueblo Colorado Posts: 1,781	Re: little torn !?!?!? rain guards They work. I'd rather have them then not and for a while I dident have them. __________________ 1976 Custom Deluxe SWB Med FMB.3/4 Drop. Gen VI 454, Muncie HD 3 speed With Modified OE Hurst Shifter, 3.73 12 bolt, GMPP HO roller cam, Hooker headers, Performer intake with modified Q-jet, Accel distributor. Best 1/4 12.3 @108. Funnest run 19.84 @88 full 1/4 mile burn out. 1997 K1500 ext cab 5.7 stock except muffler

10-22-2005, 11:33 AM	#5
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: little torn !?!?!? rain guards I had mine off my truck once for some reason, and it was right annoying. My door seals arn't that great anymore, and whenever it rained, it would dribble down onto my arm. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-22-2005, 11:42 AM	#6
73737373 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 1,000	Re: little torn !?!?!? rain guards They look just right to me. I say, "keep them." __________________ 1968 Custom SWB, 327/3 speed OTC 1969 CST LWB, 402/400 1970 CST LWB, 402/400 1970 Sierra Grande LWB, 350/350 1971 Cheyenne LWB, 350/350 1972 Cheyenne Super LWB, 402/400 1972 Sierra Grande LWB, 402/400 1979 Silverado LWB, 350/350 1984 Suburban 1990 454 SS 1991 Silverado, X-cab, 4.3/5 speed Getrag 2005 Silverado Crew Cab Corvettes: 75, 77, 78, 93, 96

10-23-2005, 04:11 AM	#9
75silverstep KEEP ON TRUCKIN. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TULARE,CALIFORNIA Posts: 604	Re: little torn !?!?!? rain guards unless your shaving everything off id keep them on ....im in the middle of painting mine and the painter asked me if i wanted them filled in ....said no....i know classic industries has them..im looking now if lmc has them also..yes they do looks like 19.95 for retainer and same for stnlss molding...hope this helps.. __________________ 1975 C-10 STEPSIDE (ALMOST DONE AGAIN)90 percent done wheres that other 10 haha .1994 GMC Z71 .

10-23-2005, 03:33 PM	#10
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: little torn !?!?!? rain guards When and why did GM stop putting these on the Trucks? __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS Last edited by 86swb; 10-23-2005 at 03:34 PM.

10-23-2005, 04:41 PM	#11
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: little torn !?!?!? rain guards drip rails... you don't need no stinkin drip rails! __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

10-23-2005, 09:19 PM	#13
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: little torn !?!?!? rain guards So that is what those channels are for. I thought (this might sound stupid) they were for some kind of roof rack option or something. Did not think about it all that much really. Now I know. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS



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