Reattach drip rail temporarily on 1977 GMC

[AbigailAmelia]

Hello,

Perhaps in the process of sanding and clear-coating my truck, a previous owner removed and then partially replaced the drip rails around the doors. The passenger side is tacked on with a few screws, the driver side trim is sitting behind the bench seat.

I found these threads about reattaching this type of trim.
Technical page http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/sm...c,24859.0.html

Original article: http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/sm...?topic=24752.0

My question is, should I go through all this now? I'm enjoying the "As Is Azure" + patina + clear coat + black paint job for now, but I will probably get her exterior painted/restored within a year (budget allowing!).

Is there a good way to attach this molding that will allow for easy-enough removal when needed? But if the rail isn't attached flat to the door, does it serve any purpose in the rain?

(Not sure why my photos rotated when I uploaded them; the originals are fine.)

Thanks!

Michelle

[Matt Man]

I would throw them back on. If you don't have them while it rains, water will fall down and hit the seat/floor. I used 3M tape and new Stainless screws. I have pictures in my build thread in my signature.

[Gmc.guy]

^^ what he said. I use a 5/16 (I think) wrench to remove/ replace the screws. You don't mangle anything that way. Put the seal tape on and start each screw a couple turns and start in the top corner and go down and forward with the screws. It's easy to manage that way and lay it flat. A small socket on it is too tight or a Phillips doesn't work too well either