drip rails... removal?
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drip rails... removal?
ok looking for opinions:
1. does removing the drip rails drastically change the look of the truck? or do you get to where you dont notice it?
2. will that signifigantly slow down, stop, halt the big roof rot issues?
yes asking for opinions, we all got them...
thanks Fert
1. does removing the drip rails drastically change the look of the truck? or do you get to where you dont notice it?
2. will that signifigantly slow down, stop, halt the big roof rot issues?
yes asking for opinions, we all got them...
thanks Fert
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I wouldn't do it. If anything I think it makes it look a bit weird, kinda like if you shaved your eyebrows. You notice the absence.
I don't think complete removal will halt the roof rot, you will need to address it on its own. If its a corner, the rails or the windscreen it'll need fixing.
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I don't think complete removal will halt the roof rot, you will need to address it on its own. If its a corner, the rails or the windscreen it'll need fixing.
- boingk
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Roof rot is from the inside out so the drip rails only contribute to the problem after the rot creates a path into the cab. There are several good discussions here as to the cause and possible cures for dent side roof rot. Here is a recent one.
I'd agree that it wouldn't be aesthetically pleasing to just remove them but drip rails could be made to have a lot more eye appeal and still perform their primary function of routing water away from the windshield and door jambs.
If you're going to get into major league roof surgery, you do have the opportunity to restyle the drip rails from utilitarian gutters into something more elegant looking. I'm thinking along the lines of a thin bead or ledge in place of the drip rail.
I'd agree that it wouldn't be aesthetically pleasing to just remove them but drip rails could be made to have a lot more eye appeal and still perform their primary function of routing water away from the windshield and door jambs.
If you're going to get into major league roof surgery, you do have the opportunity to restyle the drip rails from utilitarian gutters into something more elegant looking. I'm thinking along the lines of a thin bead or ledge in place of the drip rail.
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It had been done and there is a thread about it with pics.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...cab-seams.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...n-removal.html
Drip Rail repair - Ford Bronco Forum
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...cab-seams.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...n-removal.html
Drip Rail repair - Ford Bronco Forum
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sons 75 we did last year. It was an explorer so it had the hood badge, that was filled, as was the antenna deleted and filled, it hd thin trim and the holes were welled up same for the chrome tiedowns removed and filled.
Shaved the rear courtesy light smoothed the tailgate and filled the back of the cab smooth. Tucked, lifted and rolled the rear bumper too.
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@mofoco1, that's a nice smooth look. How does it handle the rain? Any intrusion via the doors? Are the wipers able to handle the extra water over the windshield?
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I removed my drip rails when I had it painted. I'm really pleased with it. It doesn't get driven in the rain so can't say if it matters or not.
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As well, there are a lot of Street Rodders who drive sans wipers. They use stuff like RainX or just wax. Anyone here do that with their dent side truck?
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sons 75 we did last year. It was an explorer so it had the hood badge, that was filled, as was the antenna deleted and filled, it hd thin trim and the holes were welled up same for the chrome tiedowns removed and filled.
Shaved the rear courtesy light smoothed the tailgate and filled the back of the cab smooth. Tucked, lifted and rolled the rear bumper too.
my thoughts are if the roof rot is removed, corrected, and fixed correctly then drip rails removed should help to prolong it from reoccuring....
that make sense?
Fert
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