shaved drip rails
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From: SE Wisc. (the Rust Belt)
There's a truck on eBay that had the rails shaved off:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=39414
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From: Valley Center, CA
I know that taking the rails off can be a chore since that is where the seam between the roof and the cab are. 
So you might consider leaving half of it. There is a 56 that I have seen at the Auburn cruise that left about 50% of it there. Then he welded in a panel all the way around so that the roof flowed to the outside edge of the drip rail. It looked cool and the seam was left intact. Good luck, John
So you might consider leaving half of it. There is a 56 that I have seen at the Auburn cruise that left about 50% of it there. Then he welded in a panel all the way around so that the roof flowed to the outside edge of the drip rail. It looked cool and the seam was left intact. Good luck, John
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From: Vinton, VA
i done mine on my 56 f100 it can be time consuming to get a good job if you do it your self .. just don't be in a hurry when you do it or you will make more work for yourself
thanks,,,,nathan
thanks,,,,nathan
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From: Mustang ,OK
Is there anything more to it than carefully cutting/grinding the seam away to the roof and the door jamb metal coming together for a butt weld? Ought one introduce reinforcement of some sort? Surely someone out there has some progress pics on this one?...
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From: indiana
when i did mine i started from one end and cut about 2-3 inches off then welded them together. if you try to cut to much off the panels will seperate.
the drip rail is where the outer and inner roof panels meet. it was a pretty easy job, just took along time. be patient and yuo shouldnt have any problems, i didnt reinforce anything i just made sure i got good penatration on all my welds and made sure the metal i was welding wasnt rusted.
the drip rail is where the outer and inner roof panels meet. it was a pretty easy job, just took along time. be patient and yuo shouldnt have any problems, i didnt reinforce anything i just made sure i got good penatration on all my welds and made sure the metal i was welding wasnt rusted.
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From: Martins Creek, PA
Doesn't sound too like its too bad to do. I've also heard of people removing it, then adding a formed piece of round stock, for a smoother looking drip rail. Is it necessary to add a new drip rail, or just leave it shaved?
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From: indiana
i think that would determin how your going to drive it, if its an everyday driver and going to see bad weather drip rails are a good thing. honestly i dont know how you would put new drip rails back on. my truck is not going to be a trailer queen but more of a weekend driver, so i dont really need the drip rails.
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