Drip Rail removel
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Hi again,
Does anybody know if there is a special tool to remove drip rail trim?I got it on a aprts truck and i need to remove it for new truck.I tried two small screw drivers but didnt seem to work without some bending force.
Thanks for any help.
...blue
1970 F250 Sport Custom 4x4.351W,DuraSpark,N.P.435,Dana24,Dana's on both ends,4.10:1's,36X9.00 ag Kings,blue/white.Big truck,big fun.
Does anybody know if there is a special tool to remove drip rail trim?I got it on a aprts truck and i need to remove it for new truck.I tried two small screw drivers but didnt seem to work without some bending force.
Thanks for any help.
...blue
1970 F250 Sport Custom 4x4.351W,DuraSpark,N.P.435,Dana24,Dana's on both ends,4.10:1's,36X9.00 ag Kings,blue/white.Big truck,big fun.
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Blue, I wish I could supply more constructive advice, but have you tried swearing and beer?
If your knuckles ain't bleeding you did something wrong.
'72 F-250 "Hi-Boy" 4x4, Dana 60/HD44, FE390 @ 400hp(purt near!), 4-speed, custom suspension w 4" lift, mud on black.
If your knuckles ain't bleeding you did something wrong.
'72 F-250 "Hi-Boy" 4x4, Dana 60/HD44, FE390 @ 400hp(purt near!), 4-speed, custom suspension w 4" lift, mud on black.
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>Blue, I wish I could supply
>more constructive advice, but have
>you tried swearing and beer?
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>'72 F-250 "Hi-Boy" 4x4, Dana 60/HD44,
>FE390 @ 400hp(purt near!), 4-speed,
>custom suspension w 4" lift,
>mud on black.
Seriously thought about it!But the '69 is the only one i got with the trim so i want to get it off right.Hey man like your signiture!Looks alot like mine!I just got my truck painted and spent all weekend putting it back together.Well the grille shell,some trim,ect anyway.All the glass and stuff will be next weekend.
BTW,what is your set-up in back of your truck to gain an extra 4"?
Thanks.
...blue
1970 F250 Sport Custom 4x4.351W,DuraSpark,N.P.435,Dana24,Dana's on both ends,4.10:1's,36X9.00 ag Kings,blue/white.Big truck,big fun.
>more constructive advice, but have
>you tried swearing and beer?
>
>
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>'72 F-250 "Hi-Boy" 4x4, Dana 60/HD44,
>FE390 @ 400hp(purt near!), 4-speed,
>custom suspension w 4" lift,
>mud on black.
Seriously thought about it!
But the '69 is the only one i got with the trim so i want to get it off right.Hey man like your signiture!Looks alot like mine!I just got my truck painted and spent all weekend putting it back together.Well the grille shell,some trim,ect anyway.All the glass and stuff will be next weekend.BTW,what is your set-up in back of your truck to gain an extra 4"?
Thanks.
...blue
1970 F250 Sport Custom 4x4.351W,DuraSpark,N.P.435,Dana24,Dana's on both ends,4.10:1's,36X9.00 ag Kings,blue/white.Big truck,big fun.
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Heres one way, go four wheelin' in some trees and wait till one gets ripped off. Thats how I did it. Amazingly it didnt have a scratch, although the rest of the truck did. I did have to get a new one for the other side, I just used my pocket knife to pry it off of the truck in the junkyard.
Dave
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[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 09-Apr-01 AT 08:51 PM (EST)[/font][p]Too funny Dave. I've had worse things ripped off in the mountain...heck, I don't believe I have a single piece of trim left on my truck. Ah well, at least its straight. Blue, I've got custom spring packs in back along with blocks. Four inches doesn't sound like allot of lift but that thing is TALL. Its funny, I get more stares and compliments on this truck with its primer black paint job than anything else I've had before (not counting my 67 merc). Oh, if the beer doesn't work try Scotch. Works for me in an emergency
If your knuckles ain't bleeding you did something wrong.
'72 F-250 "Hi-Boy" 4x4, Dana 60/HD44, FE390 @ 400hp(purt near!), 4-speed, custom suspension w 4" lift, mud on black.
If your knuckles ain't bleeding you did something wrong.
'72 F-250 "Hi-Boy" 4x4, Dana 60/HD44, FE390 @ 400hp(purt near!), 4-speed, custom suspension w 4" lift, mud on black.
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Dave,
I wouldn't get that lucky.
Yeah,my truck has factory set-up in rear and 3 inch blocks in front.It clears my 36X9.00 tires great.I dont like the blocks but they have been there forever.
1970 F250 Sport Custom 4x4.351W,DuraSpark,N.P.435,Dana24,Dana's on both ends,4.10:1's,36X9.00 ag Kings,blue/white.Big truck,big fun.
I wouldn't get that lucky.
Yeah,my truck has factory set-up in rear and 3 inch blocks in front.It clears my 36X9.00 tires great.I dont like the blocks but they have been there forever.
1970 F250 Sport Custom 4x4.351W,DuraSpark,N.P.435,Dana24,Dana's on both ends,4.10:1's,36X9.00 ag Kings,blue/white.Big truck,big fun.
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Hey, where can I see some pictures of your truck oleblue? I have a 1970 F-250 4x4 Sport Custom too, but I don't see many pictures of them in the archives... I want to see those tires you got on there! Is that 351W stock?
proeliator: where are the pics of your rig?
Geeze, these are the machines of legend! Do either of you guys have the 7700# GVW?
Adam
1970 F-250 4x4 Sport Custom 360FE, NP435, Dana 60/44HD
http://www.crosswinds.net/~ajhickey/trucks/1970ford/1970ford.html
proeliator: where are the pics of your rig?
Geeze, these are the machines of legend! Do either of you guys have the 7700# GVW?
Adam
1970 F-250 4x4 Sport Custom 360FE, NP435, Dana 60/44HD
http://www.crosswinds.net/~ajhickey/trucks/1970ford/1970ford.html
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Trucks of legend...I like the sound of that! No, I have the 7100gvw, and being computer illiterate and scannerless I don't have pics of my truck in the computer. Maybe I should take it in to a Kinkos or something, I've got a great one of my truck blowing through a run with mud up to my frame. Blue, yea, blocks in front would make me real nervous but it sounds like they've always worked for you. Hows that trim coming?
If your knuckles ain't bleeding you did something wrong.
'72 F-250 "Hi-Boy" 4x4, Dana 60/HD44, FE390 @ 400hp(purt near!), 4-speed, custom suspension w 4" lift, mud on black.
If your knuckles ain't bleeding you did something wrong.
'72 F-250 "Hi-Boy" 4x4, Dana 60/HD44, FE390 @ 400hp(purt near!), 4-speed, custom suspension w 4" lift, mud on black.
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http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=323283&a=12497084&p=46009147&f=0&Sequence=1 &res=high
Adam,I have only have one pic in my files because i just cleaned them out.But will have a bunch soon as i go.That pic was taken two weeks ago.Roof is white also just masked for the blue.It is a '97 Ford code:le Royal blue metallic.With white.The blue has different colored metallics so it changes in all lights.If you want to do some e-mail tag i can show more as i go.(No web page)
Same for you priolater(sp?).
The 351W has Edel cam,lifters,intake,carb.Runs real strong.Bored .040.Duraspark converted.
I like the revs of that motor.
Will have tire pics and all if you want to start a little e-mailing.oleblue70(No Email Addresses In Posts!)
Aint got the trim off yet.Was gonna go up in the pasture and try to get it off but are in a tornado watch with lotsa lighting.
So im just gonna be a web junkie till the lighting gets to close
1970 F250 Sport Custom 4x4.351W,DuraSpark,N.P.435,Dana24,Dana's on both ends,4.10:1's,36X9.00 ag Kings,blue/white.Big truck,big fun.
Adam,I have only have one pic in my files because i just cleaned them out.But will have a bunch soon as i go.That pic was taken two weeks ago.Roof is white also just masked for the blue.It is a '97 Ford code:le Royal blue metallic.With white.The blue has different colored metallics so it changes in all lights.If you want to do some e-mail tag i can show more as i go.(No web page)
Same for you priolater(sp?).
The 351W has Edel cam,lifters,intake,carb.Runs real strong.Bored .040.Duraspark converted.
I like the revs of that motor.
Will have tire pics and all if you want to start a little e-mailing.oleblue70(No Email Addresses In Posts!)
Aint got the trim off yet.Was gonna go up in the pasture and try to get it off but are in a tornado watch with lotsa lighting.
So im just gonna be a web junkie till the lighting gets to close
1970 F250 Sport Custom 4x4.351W,DuraSpark,N.P.435,Dana24,Dana's on both ends,4.10:1's,36X9.00 ag Kings,blue/white.Big truck,big fun.
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Try using a bottle opener. I've used a bottle opener on the drip rail trim on a few trucks and it works great. Just take your time and wrap a little tape on the bottle opener/trim remover to prevent scratches and work from one end to the other. Hope this helps.
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Well hell, I told you to use a bottle opener too, just not in quite the same way
If your knuckles ain't bleeding you did something wrong.
'72 F-250 "Hi-Boy" 4x4, Dana 60/HD44, FE390 @ 400hp(purt near!), 4-speed, custom suspension w 4" lift, mud on black.
If your knuckles ain't bleeding you did something wrong.
'72 F-250 "Hi-Boy" 4x4, Dana 60/HD44, FE390 @ 400hp(purt near!), 4-speed, custom suspension w 4" lift, mud on black.
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Blue, once you get it started off it should be able to be removed by hand that way you won't bend it just start at the lowest point on the cab and get the end loose with the opener and then gently twist and pull at the same time with your fingers worked great on the stang!!!! John
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Hey John how ya doin
Thanks for all the advice guys.As of now i have more ideas than time to get it off.With all your help it's comin off kink and scratch free.
1970 F250 Sport Custom 4x4.351W,DuraSpark,N.P.435,Dana24,Dana's on both ends,4.10:1's,36X9.00 ag Kings,blue/white.Big truck,big fun.
Thanks for all the advice guys.As of now i have more ideas than time to get it off.With all your help it's comin off kink and scratch free.
1970 F250 Sport Custom 4x4.351W,DuraSpark,N.P.435,Dana24,Dana's on both ends,4.10:1's,36X9.00 ag Kings,blue/white.Big truck,big fun.
