Removing the A pillar drip rail? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JGross · 03-06-2011, 08:20 PM

I am thinking of removing the A pillar drip rail on my 65 because they're not in the best condition. Has anyone that's done this had problems with rain leaking past the door seal? This will be a daily drive so it will see rain on the highway.

Thanks

padresag · 03-06-2011, 10:19 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=248460
Alan did replace his in this thread. maybe last summer. I know that it is a long thread and I think that it may be around last summer some time. or just sent him a pm and I think that he will gladly respond to you.
ron

Scottshotrods · 03-06-2011, 10:31 PM

You will have to regap your door by adding some on the door top edge by welding on the top part of the door edge and grinding down.When you shave your drip rail there will be a bigger gap on the door than there is now.If you do the job right it will look really good.
Justin
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jj1965 · 03-06-2011, 10:45 PM

Shaved mine I like the look. You do get some extra gap but it looks ok. I dont have any problems with water leaking in.

Alan's Classic · 03-06-2011, 11:21 PM

Thanks Ron for the referrence to my thread.

I did remove my gutter on my A post. Yes it does open up the gap some. Mine has never been water tested yet. As long as the door seals up good I don't foresee any problems.

03-06-2011, 08:20 PM	#1
JGross Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hattiesburg Ms Posts: 235	Removing the A pillar drip rail? I am thinking of removing the A pillar drip rail on my 65 because they're not in the best condition. Has anyone that's done this had problems with rain leaking past the door seal? This will be a daily drive so it will see rain on the highway. Thanks

03-06-2011, 10:19 PM	#2
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: Removing the A pillar drip rail? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=248460 Alan did replace his in this thread. maybe last summer. I know that it is a long thread and I think that it may be around last summer some time. or just sent him a pm and I think that he will gladly respond to you. ron

03-06-2011, 10:31 PM	#3
Scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: oxnard ca Posts: 2,201	Re: Removing the A pillar drip rail? You will have to regap your door by adding some on the door top edge by welding on the top part of the door edge and grinding down.When you shave your drip rail there will be a bigger gap on the door than there is now.If you do the job right it will look really good. Justin Posted via Mobile Device

03-06-2011, 10:45 PM	#4
jj1965 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 56	Re: Removing the A pillar drip rail? Shaved mine I like the look. You do get some extra gap but it looks ok. I dont have any problems with water leaking in.

03-06-2011, 11:21 PM	#5
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Removing the A pillar drip rail? Thanks Ron for the referrence to my thread. I did remove my gutter on my A post. Yes it does open up the gap some. Mine has never been water tested yet. As long as the door seals up good I don't foresee any problems. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"



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