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Removing drip Rails #2619234 02/09/19 11:32 PM 02/09/19 11:32 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,695 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,695 Bitopia	Say on an E body, what's involved in losing the drip rails, for looks, aero, etc. Skill set needed? Any hidden land mines? Those that have done it, would you do it again, any regrets? Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: Removing drip Rails [Re: jcc] #2619236 02/09/19 11:37 PM 02/09/19 11:37 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,951 northwest USA N NANKET master
NANKET master N Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,951 northwest USA	They are held on with screws from under the weatherstripping so very easy to remove.

Re: Removing drip Rails [Re: jcc] #2619296 02/10/19 06:32 AM 02/10/19 06:32 AM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,848 Memphis HemiRick master
HemiRick master Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,848 Memphis	Sorry Nanket is wrong....the drip rails are where the upper roof skin is welded to the lower structure....when you cut of the drip rail the upper roof skin must be carefully rewelded to the lower structure. Take care, Rick 68 Coronet R/T 440 & 68 Charger 528 Hemi,and 5 Challengers! 6 cyl, 318, 360, 383, 451

Re: Removing drip Rails [Re: jcc] #2619297 02/10/19 08:11 AM 02/10/19 08:11 AM
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ruderunner master R Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 5,749 ohio	Alternatively, one can trim off the lip for the stainless then fold the pinch weld down into the window opening. Angry white pureblood male

Re: Removing drip Rails [Re: ruderunner] #2619359 02/10/19 02:20 PM 02/10/19 02:20 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,307 north of coder moparx "Butt Crack Bob"
moparx "Butt Crack Bob" Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,307 north of coder	Originally Posted By ruderunner Alternatively, one can trim off the lip for the stainless then fold the pinch weld down into the window opening. would you, per chance, have a pic of this method ? TIA

Re: Removing drip Rails [Re: moparx] #2619370 02/10/19 02:38 PM 02/10/19 02:38 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,695 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,695 Bitopia	A little more background, the car in question will be getting a full cage, and removing the roof makes that a lot easier to install, so I was wondering if this drip rail removal might be part of the project. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: Removing drip Rails [Re: jcc] #2619403 02/10/19 03:28 PM 02/10/19 03:28 PM
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Centerline enthusiast Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 348 Texas Hill Country	Definitely not a project for a novice welder since re-welding the top skin back on without warping it takes a lot of skill. Basically its not something that will make a difference on the race track either. Good luck though, if you decide to do it. Centerline 64 Dodge Polara 426 Street Wedge - For when I want to go fast 99 Corvette Z-06 - For when I want to turn corners

Re: Removing drip Rails [Re: jcc] #2619452 02/10/19 05:24 PM 02/10/19 05:24 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,951 northwest USA N NANKET master
NANKET master N Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,951 northwest USA	The drip rail on E body cars is the stainless trim. There is no drip rail made of the body sheet metal like A and B bodies. It is like a flat flange where the spot welds are. Last edited by NANKET; 02/10/19 05:35 PM.

Re: Removing drip Rails [Re: NANKET] #2619572 02/10/19 11:00 PM 02/10/19 11:00 PM
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SNK-EYZ I Live Here Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 10,124 A Red State	Originally Posted By NANKET The drip rail on E body cars is the stainless trim. There is no drip rail made of the body sheet metal like A and B bodies. It is like a flat flange where the spot welds are. It's still called the drip rail on an E-Body, the trim is called the Drip Rail Molding. Kayse can't keep up at all now. lol

Re: Removing drip Rails [Re: jcc] #2619669 02/11/19 03:44 AM 02/11/19 03:44 AM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,048 Back home in PA B BulletBob master
BulletBob master B Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,048 Back home in PA	Glue it back on

Re: Removing drip Rails [Re: jcc] #2619675 02/11/19 05:31 AM 02/11/19 05:31 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,096 Bend,OR USA C Cab_Burge I Win
Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,096 Bend,OR USA	If you want to remove the roof so it can be put back on and look like is was never off grind the body putty off of the front wind shield posts and the C pillar between side windows and rear back glass and remove the factory spot welds and reuse those holes to put it back on The better race car shops the due complete SFI cages use that method so they can weld the top of all the bars Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

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