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rusted drip rails
I have a 78 F-150 Ranger 4x4 and the drip rails are rusted out to say the least. I was wondering if there were any patch kits that could remedy this problem since I am not skilled at welding. Or if there is another way to fix this besides caking it with bondo. the rest of the roof is in pretty decent shape but since I live in Florida the rain reeks havok on the rails. I can put my finger in the gap between the rail and the roof and it just about extends the length of the door on both sides. I dont want to cut the roof out but maybe some sheet metal molded to fit the sides might help but I dont know how adhere it since I cant weld. Also I dont know the name of the stuff that stops ther rust from spreading any further. If anyone can help I would greatly appreciate it.
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Randallc,
Thanks but would you put the rails back or just leave them off? I was going to keep it as original as possible but now that I am making my own flatbed, the idea is slipping fast
Thanks but would you put the rails back or just leave them off? I was going to keep it as original as possible but now that I am making my own flatbed, the idea is slipping fast
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Actually, one of the mods that people do is to shave the drip rails when they shave their door handles. It gives a smooth custom look to most vehicles, just be sure that you have good weather seal on your doors.
See: https://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/...mID99/541.html
See: https://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/...mID99/541.html
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I will give it a shot. I wasn't sure on how it would affect the roof but I will make sure to get new weatherstripping. Thanks. I couldn't email you my address the other night but will figure something out. My post is off the site, I guess since your email address was on there, whoops!
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