Using Round Bar to Shave Your Drip Rails? - Lateral-g Forums

Runupifudare · #1 08-21-2009, 01:00 PM

I've been searching around and have decided to shave my drip rails. I've seen photos of people cutting, tacking, cutting, tacking...you get the picture. But I've also seen another post in which round bar was used and it gave it an even cleaner look but I can't find it again. Has anyone ever used round bar, and if so what size to shave thier drip rails?

ProdigyCustoms · #2 08-24-2009, 06:01 AM

We use 1/8" round bar makes for a clean edge. i will see what I have for pictures.

Ron Fox · #3 08-24-2009, 07:45 AM

I heard from someone that the drip rails, and I forgot the word he used, stabilizes or supports the top part of the car. Is this true?

Thanks.

ProdigyCustoms · #4 08-24-2009, 07:49 AM

BS! They just tie the inner and outer together.

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Originally Posted by Ron Fox

I heard from someone that the drip rails, and I forgot the word he used, stabilizes or supports the top part of the car. Is this true?

Thanks.

camaro2nv · #5 08-24-2009, 10:26 AM

Makes a cleaner edge

Roblee67 · #6 08-24-2009, 04:41 PM

Got any pics with the 1/8 bar Frank...I would like to see...I am considering this...Does it have any effect on the tightness or seal of the window when rolled up??

Runupifudare · #7 08-25-2009, 09:41 AM

CAMARO2NV-----I searched far and wide and the picture that you've posted is the only one I can seem to find over the web as well. And he's right it only ties the two together. Who drives wit the window down in the rain?

Weatherstripping takes care of the water. In the photo???, you must have cut the entire rdrip rail out in order to a) shape the rod, and b) insert the rod to be welded, so how did you clamp the structure together or keep the seams close enough to be welded? Did the roof hold its shape enough along the edges that you could spot weld along the length of the rod?

SWAPMEETCRAZY · #8 08-25-2009, 01:36 PM

Try 67-72 pickups --triple lips all meshed into 1 !!! I was sreaming my ex-wife's nickname the whole time!!! LOL Used 1/8 rod--lot's of time!! jim

Roblee67 · #9 08-25-2009, 05:16 PM

Thanks Jim, that's beautiful work!

Mrfixit · #10 08-26-2009, 03:16 PM

I've waffled on this modification for my 68 Camaro. I love the look but just can't find enough pictures or details to give me the confidence to tackle the project. Some of the details I'd like to see is how the A pillar is finished and how the bottom of the B pillar, the area where the pillar and rear window ledge is finished.