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jdurant · 07-30-2008, 10:06 PM

I've noticed that some drip rails are molded into the cab like my Blazer and some are bolt-on like my truck. I've noticed that on other trucks too. Just out of curiousity, what trucks got what and why?

**Captkaos** · 07-30-2008, 11:29 PM

All the Blazers with half cabs (76-91) had molded drip rails. On pickups they were bolted on.

jdurant · 07-31-2008, 10:30 AM

I can't swear by it, but I think I've seen some pickups with them molded in.

**N2TRUX** · 07-31-2008, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdurant

I can't swear by it, but I think I've seen some pickups with them molded in.

Smoking the good stuff again?

Chris is correct, all drip rails on trucks are screwed/riveted on. What's bad about the Blazers is they are more than just the gutter. If you cut them off, it will require some serious welding/filling to get the area straight. It can be done, but it does require some labor.

jdurant · 07-31-2008, 10:44 AM

I ONLY smoke the good stuff.

PHOENIX · 07-31-2008, 02:35 PM

baknblk · 07-31-2008, 03:36 PM

mine bolted on i think..

took'em off..

Rodms · 07-31-2008, 03:39 PM

Mine are molded and have the chrome covers are screwed to the cab

07-30-2008, 10:06 PM	#1
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	drip rail question? I've noticed that some drip rails are molded into the cab like my Blazer and some are bolt-on like my truck. I've noticed that on other trucks too. Just out of curiousity, what trucks got what and why? __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd

07-30-2008, 11:29 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: drip rail question? All the Blazers with half cabs (76-91) had molded drip rails. On pickups they were bolted on. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

07-31-2008, 10:30 AM	#3
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: drip rail question? I can't swear by it, but I think I've seen some pickups with them molded in. __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd

07-31-2008, 10:44 AM	#5
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: drip rail question? I ONLY smoke the good stuff. __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd

07-31-2008, 02:35 PM	#6
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Re: drip rail question? __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

07-31-2008, 03:36 PM	#7
baknblk Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: southeastern ky Posts: 88	Re: drip rail question? mine bolted on i think.. took'em off.. Last edited by baknblk; 07-31-2008 at 03:37 PM.

07-31-2008, 03:39 PM	#8
Rodms Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Olive Branch,Mississippi Posts: 347	Re: drip rail question? Mine are molded and have the chrome covers are screwed to the cab __________________ Built chevy tuff!



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