Has any one replaced the drip rail molding ?

[blk 02]

I don’t have a good picture (I’m away from home for the next month) but was wondering what people did to replace it. It’s rusted through the trough area but the part that the chrome is attached to is fine. It’s not like I can get a replacement from somewhere, maybe off of a donor car? Hopefully someone will come up with a good idea for me. All of the other rust areas I can handle no problem.
Thanks
Graham

 

[shotsy]

I don’t have a good picture (I’m away from home for the next month) but was wondering what people did to replace it. It’s rusted through the trough area but the part that the chrome is attached to is fine. It’s not like I can get a replacement from somewhere, maybe off of a donor car? Hopefully someone will come up with a good idea for me. All of the other rust areas I can handle no problem.
Thanks
Graham

Sounds like a good excuse to shave them off all together, otherwise you may be able to use some fiberglass to patch it up.

 

[blk 02]

I would rather not shave it off i really dont like that look.

 

[shotsy]

I would rather not shave it off i really dont like that look.

do you know a good welder who can tig in some replacement scraps for the area that has to be cut out? How much damage is there? Are large sections missing or just 1 or 2 holes? I just scrapped what was left of my 70's roof that was totaly rusted through but the drip rails were still In tact, you may be able to find a donor at the salvage yard, I'd guess that you could even use any old car as long as the drip rail was close to the same shape, anything can be made to fit with enough grinding It's just gotta hold the flashy crome rail on!!

 

[mustangdave]

The "drip rail moulding" IS the chrome. The drip rail is what you need to fix. A donor car or fabbing is your only choice right now. Since it won't be seen much, if the area is small, I would have a pro fab pieces in.

 

[blk 02]

its a pretty big spot maybe 6-8 inches up the side, Im thinking that it shouldnt be too hard to graft on a donor one... errr ummm I mean I hope

 

[mustangdave]

Not hard but very time consuming because of all of the curves($$$$$$).

 

[notny41]

I've never tried the stuff, but would JB Weld do anything? I think I've seen some stuff that looks like clay and you mash it together (maybe some sort of putty epoxy). If you clean the rails down to bare metal, maybe you could patch it with that stuff...

Just tryin to come up with ideas.

 

[2nd Mustang]

Many years ago, I took off the side chrome moldings on a VW bug and filled the holes with a product called Liquid Steel that came in a tube. I don't think it's available anymore, but JB Weld could be something close to it. I sanded it down then filled in with glazing compound before red oxide primer. This was on a baja bug, and it took the off road abuse well, never cracked or fell off.

 

[limey66]

I've never tried the stuff, but would JB Weld do anything? I think I've seen some stuff that looks like clay and you mash it together (maybe some sort of putty epoxy). If you clean the rails down to bare metal, maybe you could patch it with that stuff...

Just tryin to come up with ideas.

Might work, but you gotta get rid of ALL the rust in there first, or in 6 months it'll bubble up and fall out.

 

[66blue mustang]

trimming off drip rails?

has anyone done this with their 64-66? any tips or negatives about trimming them off?

 

[rusted-resto]

Also look at por-15 putty or the por patch. They both work good for that application.

 

[blk 02]

Thanks guy for all of the input. I really don't want to shave the drip rails, my buddy's 67 are painted and to me it just doesn’t look right. I'll probably put a post up at Eastwood's forum. Their product techs frequently post. Thanks again and by all means if there is any more ideas keep them coming.

 

[CornerCarvin67]

I'd like to see some pics of the rails removed.....

has anyone done this with their 64-66? any tips or negatives about trimming them off?

 

[68coupe408]

Any advice or articles on taking the rails off?
I would like to re-use mine so I don't want to bend them too bad.

 

[notny41]

Maybe an angle grinder with a cutoff wheel on it.

 

[68coupe408]

Is there clips holding the rails on or some other method?

 

[blk 02]

I think 68coupe408 is talking about the molding or chrome piece. it easy basicly the chrome piece is a U and just snaps into place. Can be taken off with hands or a bottle cap opener. just take your time.

Graham

 

[68coupe408]

The piece that i'm referring about is the one above the door window that is chrome, that goes almost to the fender to the quarter panel. It's gotta come off so I can stop some of the rust that is beginning to bubble up.

 

[blk 02]

My Last post is for you 68coupe408. It will tell you how to remove the chrome piece. My problem is the metal that the chrome piece is attached to is rusted through.