Removed the rain gutters. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rogue_Alphonse · 10-10-2011, 07:38 PM

Yay...

or Nay...

I don't mind them on my Blazer because they're part of the cab and are the same color as the truck, so it looks a LITTLE cleaner. But I'm iffy about the truck ones.

WarBeard · 10-10-2011, 07:50 PM

I think it looks a little bit cleaner but now you really need good door seals.

mooseknuckles · 10-10-2011, 08:46 PM

better without.

Restrorob · 10-10-2011, 08:48 PM

Better shaved but get those holes plugged pronto !

Rogue_Alphonse · 10-10-2011, 08:53 PM

Well, I'd like to mimic what most new cars have, where there's an outer rubber stripping that fills in the gap. And hell yeah I'm filling those holes! Just silicone for now, since the roof is all surface rust and it'll be getting repainted soon

I guess they're gonna stay off!

ghettoluxury · 10-10-2011, 09:16 PM

You will regret it, trust me!

baclay9 · 10-10-2011, 09:18 PM

My buddy scuffed his and painted them body color. 10 years later they still look great.

tidos76 · 10-10-2011, 09:22 PM

I shaved mine. 5yr w/o problems. I would make sure you have good or new weatherstrips tho.
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Rogue_Alphonse · 10-10-2011, 09:52 PM

I figured there wouldn't be much much difference considering every time it rains and I open the door, a gallon of water flies onto the seat when I open the door.

donut · 10-11-2011, 06:11 AM

Ran into this on mine. Look wise, it was better without, function they went on.

sumran · 10-11-2011, 07:54 AM

They are part of what give the truck the right look for the year, to my eye. Then again I like the factory ride height and stance, so my taste is much different than many on the site. I am not against mods and will have several non-standard elements in mine when finished.

80stepsideguy · 10-11-2011, 02:14 PM

I removed mine, welded up the holes, and smoothed them out, BEST thing i did to my truck.

thanks
pat

burger · 10-11-2011, 03:53 PM

What's the problem? My '73 never had gutters. What problems should I be having that I'm not?

WarBeard · 10-11-2011, 06:44 PM

Just need good door seals..My '74 did not come with gutters either and they tend to leak with a good rain or if I spray them to hard at the car wash.

Rogue_Alphonse · 10-11-2011, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sumran

They are part of what give the truck the right look for the year, to my eye. Then again I like the factory ride height and stance, so my taste is much different than may on the site. I am not against mods and will have several non-standard elements in mine when finished.

I'm never lifting this truck, not even 2". I just want a clean look, and am trying a lot of ways to reduce wind noise... which removing the gutters did help a little bit.

10-10-2011, 07:38 PM	#1
Rogue_Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gap PA Posts: 280	Removed the rain gutters. Yay... or Nay... I don't mind them on my Blazer because they're part of the cab and are the same color as the truck, so it looks a LITTLE cleaner. But I'm iffy about the truck ones. __________________ 1991 Mustang GT Vert, T-5 w/ Pro 5.0, Trick Flow upper & lower, BBK cold air intake, 3:73, BAMA chip, etc. 1988 K5 Blazer, [coming soon] TBI 400, SM465/NP208, 12 bolt rear, 3:08's, looks like a 1980. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 fully loaded daily driver! Where there's a will, there's a rig!

10-10-2011, 07:50 PM	#2
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: Removed the rain gutters. I think it looks a little bit cleaner but now you really need good door seals. __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

10-10-2011, 08:46 PM	#3
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Removed the rain gutters. better without. __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

10-10-2011, 08:48 PM	#4
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Removed the rain gutters. Better shaved but get those holes plugged pronto ! __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

10-10-2011, 08:53 PM	#5
Rogue_Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gap PA Posts: 280	Re: Removed the rain gutters. Well, I'd like to mimic what most new cars have, where there's an outer rubber stripping that fills in the gap. And hell yeah I'm filling those holes! Just silicone for now, since the roof is all surface rust and it'll be getting repainted soon I guess they're gonna stay off! __________________ 1991 Mustang GT Vert, T-5 w/ Pro 5.0, Trick Flow upper & lower, BBK cold air intake, 3:73, BAMA chip, etc. 1988 K5 Blazer, [coming soon] TBI 400, SM465/NP208, 12 bolt rear, 3:08's, looks like a 1980. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 fully loaded daily driver! Where there's a will, there's a rig!

10-10-2011, 09:16 PM	#6
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Removed the rain gutters. You will regret it, trust me! __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

10-10-2011, 09:18 PM	#7
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: Removed the rain gutters. My buddy scuffed his and painted them body color. 10 years later they still look great.

10-10-2011, 09:22 PM	#8
tidos76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 33	Re: Removed the rain gutters. I shaved mine. 5yr w/o problems. I would make sure you have good or new weatherstrips tho. Posted via Mobile Device

10-10-2011, 09:52 PM	#9
Rogue_Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gap PA Posts: 280	Re: Removed the rain gutters. I figured there wouldn't be much much difference considering every time it rains and I open the door, a gallon of water flies onto the seat when I open the door. __________________ 1991 Mustang GT Vert, T-5 w/ Pro 5.0, Trick Flow upper & lower, BBK cold air intake, 3:73, BAMA chip, etc. 1988 K5 Blazer, [coming soon] TBI 400, SM465/NP208, 12 bolt rear, 3:08's, looks like a 1980. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 fully loaded daily driver! Where there's a will, there's a rig!

10-11-2011, 06:11 AM	#10
donut Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,593	Re: Removed the rain gutters. Ran into this on mine. Look wise, it was better without, function they went on. __________________ '86 C-30 dually, 454/tbh400 '73 K-20 350/350/205 (sold ) I'm kinda like duct tape- no real purpose, but handy to have around.

10-11-2011, 07:54 AM	#11
sumran Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 406	Re: Removed the rain gutters. They are part of what give the truck the right look for the year, to my eye. Then again I like the factory ride height and stance, so my taste is much different than many on the site. I am not against mods and will have several non-standard elements in mine when finished. __________________ Randy Summers Never brake in the learning curve! 1984 GMC Sierra project truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446737 Last edited by sumran; 10-18-2011 at 08:29 AM.

10-11-2011, 02:14 PM	#12
80stepsideguy Laid back freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: hastings florida Posts: 248	Re: Removed the rain gutters. I removed mine, welded up the holes, and smoothed them out, BEST thing i did to my truck. thanks pat __________________ 1980 chevy c10 step side restomod, 1970 cougar convertible 1 OF 24 ever built: 2014 Hyundai Tucson limited (daily driver).

10-11-2011, 03:53 PM	#13
burger Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: philly burbs Posts: 160	Re: Removed the rain gutters. What's the problem? My '73 never had gutters. What problems should I be having that I'm not?

10-11-2011, 06:44 PM	#14
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: Removed the rain gutters. Just need good door seals..My '74 did not come with gutters either and they tend to leak with a good rain or if I spray them to hard at the car wash. __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.



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