A pillar drip rail removal - DIY - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Lugnutz65 · 09-08-2013, 03:50 PM

This is actually pretty easy. Wedging the putty knife helps prevent cutting into the A pillar. Repop drip rails are available from vendors. Once I make the repair, I'll add to this post.

**MisterC** · 09-08-2013, 04:17 PM

Great write-up! Thank you.

donthekawguy · 09-08-2013, 04:56 PM

Nice! I never even thought about that area getting rusty. I'm outta here to go and check it!

61_FL_Apache · 09-08-2013, 05:46 PM

Nice job!

LT1 Burb · 09-08-2013, 05:49 PM

Mine are on the list to be done, good post.
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Lugnutz65 · 09-08-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Woogeroo

Good stuff luznutz!

Thanks for writing this up and takin' the photos, etc..

-W

added to the 60-66 FAQ Index, Section 2A, Body Section / Cabs.

Thanks Woog! Looking back at picture #5 - it seems that I spelled supply wrong. LOL!

Any chance the moderator would let me correct that photo?

**ChiefRocka** · 09-09-2013, 02:29 AM

The text was added to your photo.

You will need to correct the text in the photo, and upload it to photobucket again.

Then edit that post to change the url ....

**ChiefRocka** · 09-09-2013, 03:37 AM

I know that ...

But he has to change the text on his end first

*Sharps40* · 09-09-2013, 05:21 AM

I'm wonderin how the truck would look, doors closed, A pillar drip rails missing?

markeb01 · 09-09-2013, 10:33 AM

Thanks for taking the time to document and share this information.

1963c-10 · 09-09-2013, 10:37 AM

Great write up....

Lugnutz65 · 09-09-2013, 11:31 AM

I just fixed the original photo 5 on photobucket with the same URL. We'll see if it changes.

RANDY COX · 09-09-2013, 11:16 PM

It's good to know they repop this,as I know I need to replace mine.Thanks for sharing. BTW how much are the repop drip rails...

Lugnutz65 · 09-10-2013, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by RANDY COX

It's good to know they repop this,as I know I need to replace mine.Thanks for sharing. BTW how much are the repop drip rails...

Tony at 4-5-6 Chevy Trucks sells them for $40 delivered. Other vendors have them too but I think he has the best price. You can drill holes in them and then weld them to the A pillar. If you have a metal brake, you could fab some out of sheet metal but they would not be EXACTLY like factory, but close. Depends on how picky you wanna be.

The method of installation and factory design of these drip rails makes them a water trap. Once the seam sealer cracks enough for water to get in, the rust will never stop. Some folks delete them, but that might create other issues with the door seal etc.

I plan to put mine back on. I'll post picks when I do.

shok · 09-10-2013, 01:51 PM

Do the drip rails matter much only for driving in the rain or will there be door seal issues even if its just parked in the rain without those drip rails?
I wonder how much wind noise they are responsible for.

Afirehawk1 · 01-13-2021, 11:06 PM

Installation methods?

I was thinking to pop-rivot in place or possibly using body panel adhesive.
Thinking the adhesive may be the way to go. The stuff is solid; If i glue in the entire face of the rail to the A pillar it would be 100% sealed up

Something besides spot welding back
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Lugnutz65 · 01-14-2021, 10:17 AM

Here’s a link to my original photos in case photobucket goes down. I no longer have an active photobucket account but my website is always best anyway.
A Pillar Drip Rail Removal - DIY

roll_the_dice · 01-14-2021, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lugnutz65

Here’s a link to my original photos in case photobucket goes down. I no longer have an active photobucket account but my website is always best anyway.
A Pillar Drip Rail Removal - DIY

I have so much from your website bookmarked!

Thanks for the write up. Did you weld yours back in place?

**nsb29** · 01-14-2021, 08:26 PM

I was originally going to leave mine off but it would take a lot of metal work to make the door and the a pillar lineup so it looks right so I glued them back on I don’t think it would have any thing to do with how the door seals

Afirehawk1 · 01-14-2021, 09:09 PM

What did u use?
I was thinking 3m body panel adhesive

**nsb29** · 01-15-2021, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Afirehawk1

What did u use?
I was thinking 3m body panel adhesive

Yep I also used three screws and then filled the holes with the same

Afirehawk1 · 01-17-2021, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsb29

Yep I also used three screws and then filled the holes with the same

Is this the correct gap for the drip rail to the roof?
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Lugnutz65 · 01-17-2021, 10:55 AM

I’d move it up. There should be a small drip hole in the roof rail too.

Afirehawk1 · 01-17-2021, 01:14 PM

There is
Wasnt sure how close it was suppose to be
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09-08-2013, 03:50 PM	#1
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	A pillar drip rail removal - DIY This is actually pretty easy. Wedging the putty knife helps prevent cutting into the A pillar. Repop drip rails are available from vendors. Once I make the repair, I'll add to this post. __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

09-08-2013, 04:17 PM	#2
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY Great write-up! Thank you. __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

09-08-2013, 04:56 PM	#3
donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,129	Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY Nice! I never even thought about that area getting rusty. I'm outta here to go and check it! __________________ 66 shorty

09-08-2013, 05:46 PM	#4
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY Nice job! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

09-09-2013, 02:29 AM	#7
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY The text was added to your photo. You will need to correct the text in the photo, and upload it to photobucket again. Then edit that post to change the url .... __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

09-08-2013, 05:49 PM	#5
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY Mine are on the list to be done, good post. Posted via Mobile Device

09-09-2013, 03:37 AM	#8
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY I know that ... But he has to change the text on his end first __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

09-09-2013, 05:21 AM	#9
Sharps40 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: here Posts: 2,408	Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY I'm wonderin how the truck would look, doors closed, A pillar drip rails missing?

09-09-2013, 10:33 AM	#10
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY Thanks for taking the time to document and share this information. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

09-09-2013, 10:37 AM	#11
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY Great write up.... __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

09-09-2013, 11:31 AM	#12
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY I just fixed the original photo 5 on photobucket with the same URL. We'll see if it changes. __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

09-09-2013, 11:16 PM	#13
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY It's good to know they repop this,as I know I need to replace mine.Thanks for sharing. BTW how much are the repop drip rails... __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

09-10-2013, 01:51 PM	#15
shok Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Salinas, Ca Posts: 299	Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY Do the drip rails matter much only for driving in the rain or will there be door seal issues even if its just parked in the rain without those drip rails? I wonder how much wind noise they are responsible for. __________________ 1966 C10 250 with 3 on the tree Build Thread Bunch of other cars no one cares about

01-13-2021, 11:06 PM	#16
Afirehawk1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 661	Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY Installation methods? I was thinking to pop-rivot in place or possibly using body panel adhesive. Thinking the adhesive may be the way to go. The stuff is solid; If i glue in the entire face of the rail to the A pillar it would be 100% sealed up Something besides spot welding back Posted via Mobile Device

01-14-2021, 10:17 AM	#17
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY Here’s a link to my original photos in case photobucket goes down. I no longer have an active photobucket account but my website is always best anyway. A Pillar Drip Rail Removal - DIY __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.



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01-14-2021, 08:26 PM	#19
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY I was originally going to leave mine off but it would take a lot of metal work to make the door and the a pillar lineup so it looks right so I glued them back on I don’t think it would have any thing to do with how the door seals __________________ Hand made A/C vent manifolds for 64-66 trucks adapts any aftermarket A/C to OEM vent

01-14-2021, 09:09 PM	#20
Afirehawk1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 661	Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY What did u use? I was thinking 3m body panel adhesive

01-17-2021, 10:55 AM	#23
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY I’d move it up. There should be a small drip hole in the roof rail too. __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

01-17-2021, 01:14 PM	#24
Afirehawk1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 661	Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY There is Wasnt sure how close it was suppose to be Posted via Mobile Device

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