no drip rails, how?
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no drip rails, how?
on 1953 Ford F-100 of Jay Leno's Garage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXbO2o2l6bQ
at 3:10 in the video, its pointed out that the roof drip rails were removed in the modification
I thought the roof drip rails were where the roof was crimped and welded together.
How could they keep the roof on if they remove the drip rails?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXbO2o2l6bQ
at 3:10 in the video, its pointed out that the roof drip rails were removed in the modification
I thought the roof drip rails were where the roof was crimped and welded together.
How could they keep the roof on if they remove the drip rails?
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Very carefully, a section at a time. You just weld the parts together as it is removed.
Here is a thread that shows a few pictures: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...removal-4.html
Here is a thread that shows a few pictures: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...removal-4.html
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"How could they keep the roof on if they remove the drip rails?"
You are correct...that said, the pinch weld is on the inside of the cab so cutting off the protruding drip rail on the outside of the cab does not impact the structural integrity of the weld/cab roof. When I remove the drip rail I weld the gap and fill as needed. Care must be taken when welding this seam since there is rubber goop in the seam that oozes out and contaminates the weld bead. Here is the last one I did...
You are correct...that said, the pinch weld is on the inside of the cab so cutting off the protruding drip rail on the outside of the cab does not impact the structural integrity of the weld/cab roof. When I remove the drip rail I weld the gap and fill as needed. Care must be taken when welding this seam since there is rubber goop in the seam that oozes out and contaminates the weld bead. Here is the last one I did...
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that is really nice looking, is that a restored cab?
(I thought I saw somewhere new aftermarket or reproduction cabs.)
How many times have you done that ... removed the drip rails?
"I weld the gap and fill as needed"
Are you saying you weld on more metal to fill in?
(I thought I saw somewhere new aftermarket or reproduction cabs.)
How many times have you done that ... removed the drip rails?
"I weld the gap and fill as needed"
Are you saying you weld on more metal to fill in?
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That is an OEM 54 F100. This is the third cab I have done. Side rail areas are easy to metal finish...front brow needs fill as the area above the windshield does not align flush with the roof.
Here is another cab with a little different treatment. Some prefer flush and some like a bead.
Here is another cab with a little different treatment. Some prefer flush and some like a bead.
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