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tucker69 · 10-15-2015, 09:33 PM

What is everyone's opinion on roof drip rail... Do ya'll like the truck more original with the factory drip rail or are ya'll a fan of the shaved rails with smoother roof line? Send us a pic of your modified/deleted rails..
Thanks for your consideration

geunther · 10-15-2015, 09:45 PM

This is one of those "its up to you". Sort of depends on the theme of the whole truck. My truck would look silly shaved because its pretty original, while some look great shaved.

Personally, I like the stock look. Its actually difficult to keep a truck stock and still running after 40 years.

harrisoncole4 · 10-15-2015, 11:03 PM

I saw a couple builds where the drip rail was removed, but replaced with some small metal piping. helped keep the division between the roof and doors but wasn't as obtrusive as the drip rail.

GoaterAz · 10-15-2015, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geunther

This is one of those "its up to you". Sort of depends on the theme of the whole truck. My truck would look silly shaved because its pretty original, while some look great shaved.

Personally, I like the stock look. Its actually difficult to keep a truck stock and still running after 40 years.

This is exactly my opinion.

I personally like the drip rail, it gives the cab a little attitude.

Andy4639 · 10-16-2015, 06:29 AM

Depending on the look your wanting to have. I like a full blown shaved cab. I think it gives the truck it's own personality that stock ones don't have. In the end though it's all up to you!
What do you want?

BossHogg69 · 10-16-2015, 07:14 AM

For my truck, I was already butchering everything else, so I figured 'why not'. On a more stock build or a fleetside with all the trim involved, I wouldn't even consider shaving the drip rail.

GASoline71 · 10-16-2015, 10:15 AM

No rail = no likey.

drip rails look cool as hell.

Gary

Custom 68 · 10-16-2015, 11:02 AM

I have the drip rail and at times wish I did not. I like to drive mine and I call it a bug catcher. Plus I think it adds to the wind noise in the cab. They do look good on there and if done right they look good removed but I do understand it is a lot of work to do it and correctly. I may attempt it sometime because I do think for driving one it would help.

bonehead · 10-16-2015, 11:10 AM

if you love old trucks enough to buy one, why shave, cut and modify it until it looks like a new truck?

do you want a old one, or a new one... buy a new one and your done.

MOFWIW

57taskforce · 10-16-2015, 11:19 AM

The drip rails are one of the coolest looking features these trucks have. To me they really complete the look of the rest of the truck.

tucker69 · 10-17-2015, 05:51 PM

Well, like any topic, there is always different opinions. Bossing I luv your truck, good stance, color and I can go both ways on drip rail. Like a lot of you have said, it's a matter of what look your going for. Thanks everyone. I am not sure if I want shaved or not, think I was just trying to challenge my skill set.

Phildeez · 10-17-2015, 07:22 PM

I know there is a blazer section, but since we are on the topic... any blazers out there with the drip rail shaved off the top?

**slomotion** · 10-17-2015, 07:34 PM

I've heard all the current arguments why the auto makers deleted the drip rails in the newer cars and trucks, but I hate it in the winter when I open the door and two pounds of slush fall into my van. Drip rails prevented that. I think the old designers had it right - I wish they'd bring them back.

leftybass209 · 10-17-2015, 09:23 PM

My opinion- shaved drip rails make it look like a modern truck; if you want a modern truck go to a dealership and save yourself the work.

What my opinion should mean to you- nothing at all. It's your truck, and you're the only one who has to like it and live with it.

In the end decide what you want the finished product to look like. Nothing looks more out of place than random custom touches that have no fluidity in the design concept.

*gkhashem* · 10-18-2015, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonehead

if you love old trucks enough to buy one, why shave, cut and modify it until it looks like a new truck?

do you want a old one, or a new one... buy a new one and your done.

MOFWIW

Amen brother well put.... I can add one thing if its a basket case headed for the crusher I guess modify but if it all original and in nice shape modify makes no sense.

Actually I would call it a crime against truck "humanity"

Andy4639 · 10-18-2015, 01:24 PM

This is one of those love the way it looks but it does allow water and such to come in on you when you open the door.
If it's a all show truck I say go for it. If your going to be driving it in bad weather it's not going to be fun at all. I love the look.

They are bug catchers for sure as Custom 68 stated and I hate mine but would never cut them off.
As far as the modern statements it's how you use the truck that makes that either a go are not. I drive mine everyday it's not being worked on and having modern comforts is very nice with the classic look. Late model seats and LS motor, GPS gauges is very nice. Classic look with modern driveability is unbeatable!

brad_man_72 · 10-18-2015, 02:35 PM

It depends on the build, stock trucks should have them. My truck has a few mild custom touches so I shaved mine and like the way if flows with my other mods. I hate when a truck looks like it was built by 5 different guys.

cooperhw · 10-18-2015, 03:01 PM

I like the trucks with em or without. For me and my trucks, i'll keep em for now. Might do a full blown custom one of these days and shave em, we'll see. My vote is to keep em. But I'm talking about my junk.
Yours, do whatever floats your boat.

Nsanehotrodz · 10-18-2015, 05:16 PM

I like them with and without. It just depends on the look your going for. It is a ton of work to shave one and make it function and look right!

Step-Ed · 10-19-2015, 04:22 PM

This green is like a cartoon..... Not real.

whow

harrisoncole4 · 10-19-2015, 07:09 PM

Do the drip rails stop water from getting in the cab? like do they serve any purpose?

Andy4639 · 10-19-2015, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harrisoncole4

Do the drip rails stop water from getting in the cab? like do they serve any purpose?

Yes they stop the water from falling on you and the seat as you climb in.
If you shave them the roof will just let the water roll off into your lap every time you open the door in the rain.

stsalvage · 10-21-2015, 03:23 AM

I feel if you need to cut them you need to buy the 1963--66 ford trucks they did not come with them you don't see many on the road today.that was one option for should of put on there truck but in 1967 they did just that.

I hear a lot of guys that have the 1950--53 chevy 5 windows complained about getting soaked

Russ.W. · 10-21-2015, 04:02 AM

Drip.

**jeffahart** · 10-21-2015, 12:43 PM

They come with the truck so you don't have to add them... Nice feature!

10-15-2015, 09:33 PM	#1
tucker69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: shreveport, la. Posts: 160	Drip rails or no drip rails What is everyone's opinion on roof drip rail... Do ya'll like the truck more original with the factory drip rail or are ya'll a fan of the shaved rails with smoother roof line? Send us a pic of your modified/deleted rails.. Thanks for your consideration

10-15-2015, 09:45 PM	#2
geunther Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cheyenne, WY Posts: 742	Re: Drip rails or no drip rails This is one of those "its up to you". Sort of depends on the theme of the whole truck. My truck would look silly shaved because its pretty original, while some look great shaved. Personally, I like the stock look. Its actually difficult to keep a truck stock and still running after 40 years. __________________ The lid is stuck on my jar of anti seize

10-15-2015, 11:03 PM	#3
harrisoncole4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: St.Thomas, ON Posts: 320	Re: Drip rails or no drip rails I saw a couple builds where the drip rail was removed, but replaced with some small metal piping. helped keep the division between the roof and doors but wasn't as obtrusive as the drip rail.

10-16-2015, 06:29 AM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Drip rails or no drip rails Depending on the look your wanting to have. I like a full blown shaved cab. I think it gives the truck it's own personality that stock ones don't have. In the end though it's all up to you! What do you want? __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-16-2015, 07:14 AM	#6
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Drip rails or no drip rails For my truck, I was already butchering everything else, so I figured 'why not'. On a more stock build or a fleetside with all the trim involved, I wouldn't even consider shaving the drip rail. Attached Images __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

10-16-2015, 11:02 AM	#8
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Re: Drip rails or no drip rails I have the drip rail and at times wish I did not. I like to drive mine and I call it a bug catcher. Plus I think it adds to the wind noise in the cab. They do look good on there and if done right they look good removed but I do understand it is a lot of work to do it and correctly. I may attempt it sometime because I do think for driving one it would help. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

10-16-2015, 11:10 AM	#9
bonehead Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 516	Re: Drip rails or no drip rails if you love old trucks enough to buy one, why shave, cut and modify it until it looks like a new truck? do you want a old one, or a new one... buy a new one and your done. MOFWIW __________________ past trucks: 1980 C-10 Silverado SWB 1961 C-10 custom cab LWB 1966 C-10 custom cab LWB Last edited by bonehead; 10-16-2015 at 12:01 PM.

10-16-2015, 11:19 AM	#10
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 6,274	Re: Drip rails or no drip rails The drip rails are one of the coolest looking features these trucks have. To me they really complete the look of the rest of the truck. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 315/75/16's ‘87 IROC-Z all original 50K mile survivor TPI 305 IROC Blue ‘10 Camaro 2SS/RS Aqua Blue Metallic #93 -version 2.0

10-17-2015, 05:51 PM	#11
tucker69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: shreveport, la. Posts: 160	Re: Drip rails or no drip rails Well, like any topic, there is always different opinions. Bossing I luv your truck, good stance, color and I can go both ways on drip rail. Like a lot of you have said, it's a matter of what look your going for. Thanks everyone. I am not sure if I want shaved or not, think I was just trying to challenge my skill set.

10-17-2015, 07:22 PM	#12
Phildeez Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 88	Re: Drip rails or no drip rails I know there is a blazer section, but since we are on the topic... any blazers out there with the drip rail shaved off the top?

10-17-2015, 07:34 PM	#13
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,821	Re: Drip rails or no drip rails I've heard all the current arguments why the auto makers deleted the drip rails in the newer cars and trucks, but I hate it in the winter when I open the door and two pounds of slush fall into my van. Drip rails prevented that. I think the old designers had it right - I wish they'd bring them back. __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

10-17-2015, 09:23 PM	#14
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,186	Re: Drip rails or no drip rails My opinion- shaved drip rails make it look like a modern truck; if you want a modern truck go to a dealership and save yourself the work. What my opinion should mean to you- nothing at all. It's your truck, and you're the only one who has to like it and live with it. In the end decide what you want the finished product to look like. Nothing looks more out of place than random custom touches that have no fluidity in the design concept.

10-18-2015, 01:24 PM	#16
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Drip rails or no drip rails This is one of those love the way it looks but it does allow water and such to come in on you when you open the door. If it's a all show truck I say go for it. If your going to be driving it in bad weather it's not going to be fun at all. I love the look. They are bug catchers for sure as Custom 68 stated and I hate mine but would never cut them off. As far as the modern statements it's how you use the truck that makes that either a go are not. I drive mine everyday it's not being worked on and having modern comforts is very nice with the classic look. Late model seats and LS motor, GPS gauges is very nice. Classic look with modern driveability is unbeatable! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-18-2015, 02:35 PM	#17
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Drip rails or no drip rails It depends on the build, stock trucks should have them. My truck has a few mild custom touches so I shaved mine and like the way if flows with my other mods. I hate when a truck looks like it was built by 5 different guys. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

10-18-2015, 03:01 PM	#18
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: Drip rails or no drip rails I like the trucks with em or without. For me and my trucks, i'll keep em for now. Might do a full blown custom one of these days and shave em, we'll see. My vote is to keep em. But I'm talking about my junk. Yours, do whatever floats your boat. __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne



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10-18-2015, 05:16 PM	#19
Nsanehotrodz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: White Pine, TN Posts: 1,261	Re: Drip rails or no drip rails I like them with and without. It just depends on the look your going for. It is a ton of work to shave one and make it function and look right! __________________ www.nsanehotrodz.com customerservice@nsanehotrodz.com 865-761-0460 Tennessee's #1 HotRod Shop!

10-19-2015, 04:22 PM	#20
Step-Ed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Almere Netherlands Posts: 37	Re: Drip rails or no drip rails This green is like a cartoon..... Not real. whow

10-19-2015, 07:09 PM	#21
harrisoncole4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: St.Thomas, ON Posts: 320	Re: Drip rails or no drip rails Do the drip rails stop water from getting in the cab? like do they serve any purpose?

10-21-2015, 03:23 AM	#23
stsalvage Scrapper 1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Riverside Calif Posts: 1,649	Re: Drip rails or no drip rails I feel if you need to cut them you need to buy the 1963--66 ford trucks they did not come with them you don't see many on the road today.that was one option for should of put on there truck but in 1967 they did just that. I hear a lot of guys that have the 1950--53 chevy 5 windows complained about getting soaked

10-21-2015, 04:02 AM	#24
Russ.W. Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 275	Re: Drip rails or no drip rails Drip. __________________ *Show Me How To Live* *"Wrongside"* My factory right-hand drive '67 C10 build

10-21-2015, 12:43 PM	#25
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,897	Re: Drip rails or no drip rails They come with the truck so you don't have to add them... Nice feature! __________________ White K20

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