Rain Gutter (Drip Edge)

[DJ_Baar]

1967 Chevy C20 (3/4 ton) PU.

Questions about size of replacement drip rail? I got right hand drip rail (rain gutter) from BROTHERS, (PN DRR6772). Drip rail is good replacement except outside edge is noticeably smaller. As you can see in the attached pictures, I put new up next to existing original, and an obvious size difference compared with steel ruler and digital micrometer of the drip edge: approximately 1/8 inch. I am just surprised because other "patch panels" very close to exact duplicates of original. I have contacted their Customer Service and told that is only replacement available. Anyone else replace the rain gutter on their trucks?

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DJ

[DJ_Baar]

Attached picture is why I opted for replacement. Thoughts?

Truck was a "Barn Find" for second Owner and I bought from him. For some reason Right rain gutter, rocker, and rear corner have bad rust. Rest of truck is in pretty good shape.

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Dave

[dfwright]

Are there rust holes in the actual gutter? If the only damage is to the actual rail piece there, I'd try cutting it off, and welding in a piece just big enough to cover that one area. I think I'd just try bending and cutting my own sheet metal if the replacement piece doesn't match up well.

You might also see if someone could cut you out a piece of drip rail from a cab being parted out, enough to replace just that damaged area, rather than the whole drip rail

[DJ_Baar]

Thank you dfwright. I was thinking similar. Just figured if a patch panel was available that was quick fix - but not if it does not match rest of rail.

And that is a great idea about cutting a piece from a parted-out truck!


DJ

[Doug's68SS]

I bought a set from GMC Paul's to replace both of mine. I had the same issue you have. only the inside is also incorrect and you just cant see it yet as you don't have yours removed. I contacted the Vendor and he and the supplier wanted to know why I thought it as not correct. I sent them a picture of the 2 side by side. he refunded my money and said there was only one supplier for all drip rails made Regardless who you buy from. I found a Cab that was in bad shape with good drip rails and drilled them out.

[DJ_Baar]

Attached pictures are why I'm needing to do repairs. Only passenger side of truck has issues. Yes, figured all made in Taiwan.

[DJ_Baar]

Check-out Auto Metal Direct (AMD) at http://www.autometaldirect.com/tripl...rh-p-4699.html
I am told their parts are made by same standards as originals and in USA.
I sent them an email to confirm before ordering.

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DJ

[DJ_Baar]

Have not heard back yet anything from AMD, but BROTHERS let me know they bought from same Supplier (the company Tri Plus). So giving more serious consideration to shaving 'em?

[DJ_Baar]

Found this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yskF50JQBPo

I'm told "go a few inches at time."