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Old Nov 3, 2016 | 10:07 AM
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Can anyone tell me where the roof/cab panels are joined on a '79 F-350 Super Cab? I'm thinking...only thinking, of replacing mine. Too much rust around the drip rails. Don't see any other way.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2016 | 10:40 AM
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...schematic.html
 
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Old Nov 3, 2016 | 10:41 AM
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There's spot welds all around the outside edge of the panels. They're straight down in the drip rails and across the top of the windshield lip and rear window lip
 
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Old Nov 4, 2016 | 08:47 AM
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are the drip rails the only bad place?? If so, cut them out and patch it up with new metal weld in new drip rails...
 
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Old Nov 5, 2016 | 11:01 AM
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I have that diagram dlburch, thx. Although my drip rails aren't the greatest shape at top, my rust is worst going down the back of the side windows. Both sides of drip rail. Was wondering where the cab joints are down lower. I'm guessing where the paint location changes and probably the joint at top going around to the back of cab? I could start grinding to find I suppose, but wanted more of a game plan before I got carried away.....like it really matters lol.




 
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Old Nov 5, 2016 | 06:31 PM
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Anyone have any pics of roof/drip rails ground down to metal for viewing? I know there's fabricator gurus out there lol! Everything helps. Thx guys and gals!
 
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Old Nov 13, 2016 | 04:58 PM
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im in the process of replacing my drip rails and a section of of the roof skin now. i had to make all my pieces
 
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Old Nov 13, 2016 | 06:05 PM
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On standard cabs the cab corner goes from the roof seam line all the way to the floor. I would think the super cab is the same way with the drip rail going over the top of the cab corner.
 
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I believe your right 72GTS. I'm finding out they are available through Dennis Carpenter's site. Thx for the info.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2016 | 12:54 PM
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It's not an extended cab, but this thread has some good pics:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...placement.html



Mine needs this too. It's the worst thing about my truck.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2016 | 12:08 PM
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Thx meangreen92, it was a good thread.
 
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