Drip rail for a 78
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Drip rail for a 78
My 78 F-100 has some major rust issues under the drip rail on the passengers side. I will have to completely replace drip rail. I looked in my LMC catalog and they dont have a replacement one listed. Any ideas where to get a new one or am I goint to have to fab one? I really dont want to have to do that if I can keep from it.
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I have never seen anything for drip rail replacement. You're probably looking at cutting it off of another truck. An upside to this would be that you may be able to cut it out of various brands/years of trucks instead of looking for a 73-79 cab to ruin. Take some very stiff wire and bend it to the contour of your drip rail, then take that to the junk yard (or Wal-Mart parking lot--depending on what kind of person you are) and cut it out of the closest match. You'll probably be able to persuade it a little if its not an exact match. Even if you did find an aftermarket replacement kit, it wouldnt fit perfectly. Just a thought. Jake
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Originally Posted by Jermafenser
No replacement is available because it's integral to the cab.
The outer portion of the drip rails were available as separate parts. The early printing of the 73/79 Ford truck parts catalog refers to the outer portions as mouldings, but then says "steel-paint to match." The later editions call them outer drip rails. (I have three parts catalog editions: 1st, 2nd, last)
The actual stainless mouldings for the drip rail are listed in the molding section, while the steel paint to match drip rails are listed in the body section.
The part numbers are different, as you can see:
D3TZ-1051700-B .. Right Drip Rail-Outer-Above Door (straight)
D3TZ-1051701-B .. Left Drip Rail-Outer-Above Door (straight)
D3TZ-10517C04-B .. Right Drip Rail-Outer Rear (curved)
D3TZ-10617C05-A .. Left Drip Rail-Outer Rear (curved)
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D3TZ-1051726-A .. Right Drip Rail Moulding (one piece)
D3TZ-1051727-A .. Left Drip Rail Moulding (one piece)
These drip rails are the same 1973/79 F100/350 Regular Cab & Crew Cab, but the CC's have an additional drip rail over the rear doors.
Last edited by NumberDummy; Jul 17, 2007 at 08:08 AM.
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Originally Posted by mando jake
Is this available to buy?
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