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1964C10 · 08-16-2009, 11:56 AM

Dennis, I dont mean to intrude on your thread but since you are doing such a nice job on the driprails and others have inquired about just shaving it, I thought I would share some pictures of a shaved drip rail and why I think you are right that it leaves something missing.

BTW this is NOT my truck! It was done really really nice with SS hardware everwhere but I think those modern mirrors are hideous. (hope this isn't anyone's truck here)

Strodder · 08-16-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 1964C10

Dennis, I dont mean to intrude on your thread but since you are doing such a nice job on the driprails and others have inquired about just shaving it, I thought I would share some pictures of a shaved drip rail and why I think you are right that it leaves something missing.

BTW this is NOT my truck! It was done really really nice with SS hardware everwhere but I think those modern mirrors are hideous. (hope this isn't anyone's truck here)

It doesn't look that bad. I kinda like it. Around the doors is where it looks funny. I wonder how it would look with the back part shaved, and the front flared to where it dips up. You know blend it into it. I agree with the mirrors.
BTW Nice truck. Except for the mirrors.

daverod · 08-16-2009, 01:23 PM

Changed my mind about shaving the edge. I hate it and the mirrors.

1964C10 · 08-16-2009, 01:27 PM

I think the problem with the door is that the fit and finish wasnt done right, the gap is uneven and the door itself sinks into the cab where it should be level.

daverod · 08-16-2009, 01:46 PM

I've seen it were they rounded the top corners of the door.It looked better that way. Still hate it.

Strodder · 08-16-2009, 03:05 PM

What I should have said was the front, and back looks good. But around the doors don't look right.
Dave good thing you saw this truck before you did yours.

daverod · 08-16-2009, 04:03 PM

I'm in no hurry. I'll wait to see what yours looks like when you get it done. So far it looks good. It hard to tell untill you get paint on it.

Strodder · 08-16-2009, 05:49 PM

Well I did it. I cut the back drip rail off. Now I have to figure how to make the flare blend in.

I made the flare blend up into the shape of the roof.

I tried a few different ways. This one to me looked the best. Here you can see how it will shape up. If you notice I also filled the holes for the trim behind the door.

I still have to more shaping. When I put the skim coat of Bondo on it, I'll be able to see the shape better.

BE HONEST GUYS. HOW YOU YOU LIKE IT? I really want your opinion.

daverod · 08-16-2009, 06:26 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=179289 look at page 2 and see what he did to his doors. Now those are some lines. You need more stuff to do anyway.

I think how you blended the flare in is fine. Hard to say though untill you see it in paint. Are you going to add any metal to where you took the drip edge off the front of the door? I'm going to weld up my seam above the windshield it's not half the size of yours though.

protrash64 · 08-16-2009, 06:37 PM

I agree with daverod....spray it with paint. Its hard to tell with the work still in progress. I hope for your sake you like it after all the work.

joe231 · 08-16-2009, 07:06 PM

I like the front...just don't know about the rear......

Strodder · 08-16-2009, 07:30 PM

Looking at again the back kinda looks like a Targa Top with it being smooth from the roof down to the sides. I think your all right. I have to Bondo it and shoot some primer over it to really see what it will look like. Before I do the other side.

Dave I'm not doing anything with the drip edge was. The door fits good after I adjusted it.
Thanks for the comments guys

daverod · 08-16-2009, 08:16 PM

Just wondering mines kinda

I haven't moved my door yet.

ruffrida2005 · 08-16-2009, 08:39 PM

I would like to see a little color on it. I've thought about shaving mine but it looks like everyone wants to do it.

Strodder · 08-17-2009, 07:41 PM

Here it is with color. I'm not sure either.

Strodder · 08-17-2009, 07:48 PM

I did a little mud forming to see what it will look like if the flare went down along the door. I didn't ground off the top part. I just add the bottom to see what it will look like. Keep in mind the final will look a lot better that this. It's all bondo.
Any ideas here?

tiggamonsta · 08-17-2009, 09:09 PM

Something is needed around that corner, just not sure what. What if you came straight back instead of coming down and then tapered it in towards the panel?

Strodder · 08-17-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tiggamonsta

Something is needed around that corner, just not sure what. What if you came straight back instead of coming down and then tapered it in towards the panel?

I thought of that too. I've been looking on the net at vintage trucks with drip rails. Most of the drip rails go down the back of the door. Not sure what I'm going to do yet. I have to do more experimenting.

ruffrida2005 · 08-17-2009, 09:45 PM

Yeah that little lip needs to go. without the driprail it just looks naked. Maybe if you molded from the top down to the windo it would look better, But then I know it takes away the style of our trucks. The concave over hang just looks naked without it.

Strodder · 08-17-2009, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Yeah that little lip needs to go. without the driprail it just looks naked. Maybe if you molded from the top down to the windo it would look better, But then I know it takes away the style of our trucks. The concave over hang just looks naked without it.

Yeah I not really sold on the lip idea either. The next thing I was going to try will be continue it back and fade it away. Tomorrow is another day.

daverod · 08-17-2009, 09:53 PM

I think it needs to run to the back of the cab then blend in.

ruffrida2005 · 08-17-2009, 10:02 PM

just remember if you screw it up, it's only metal!

Strodder · 08-17-2009, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

just remember if you screw it up, it's only metal!

Exactly. I can grind off what I did, and weld on something different.

1964C10 · 08-17-2009, 11:24 PM

Man that is a tough one Dennis, I guess those are the "pains" of setting a new trend. I think something good will come out though I have no doubt!

watahyahknow · 08-18-2009, 03:21 AM

maibe try to get the driprail to end in the low corner of the spoiler thingy en blend it in from there .
from wat i see now rounding the rear corner of the door would be futile too the front of the spoilerthingy goes straight intoo the rear gap of the door .
maibe you need to iliminate the spoiler thingy in total cut it of the roof and replace it with a front part from another 65 truck turned around , that gets a smoot roof all the way to the back and you get a piece of driprail all around , you prolly need to put some metal under it to close the gap to the rearwindow

looked at the picture again are you in for some fabricating ? use a front windshield in the back too

08-16-2009, 11:56 AM	#601
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Dennis, I dont mean to intrude on your thread but since you are doing such a nice job on the driprails and others have inquired about just shaving it, I thought I would share some pictures of a shaved drip rail and why I think you are right that it leaves something missing. BTW this is NOT my truck! It was done really really nice with SS hardware everwhere but I think those modern mirrors are hideous. (hope this isn't anyone's truck here) __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

08-16-2009, 01:23 PM	#603
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Changed my mind about shaving the edge. I hate it and the mirrors. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

08-16-2009, 01:27 PM	#604
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I think the problem with the door is that the fit and finish wasnt done right, the gap is uneven and the door itself sinks into the cab where it should be level. __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

08-16-2009, 01:46 PM	#605
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I've seen it were they rounded the top corners of the door.It looked better that way. Still hate it. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

08-16-2009, 03:05 PM	#606
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up What I should have said was the front, and back looks good. But around the doors don't look right. Dave good thing you saw this truck before you did yours. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

08-16-2009, 04:03 PM	#607
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I'm in no hurry. I'll wait to see what yours looks like when you get it done. So far it looks good. It hard to tell untill you get paint on it. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

08-16-2009, 05:49 PM	#608
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Well I did it. I cut the back drip rail off. Now I have to figure how to make the flare blend in. I made the flare blend up into the shape of the roof. I tried a few different ways. This one to me looked the best. Here you can see how it will shape up. If you notice I also filled the holes for the trim behind the door. I still have to more shaping. When I put the skim coat of Bondo on it, I'll be able to see the shape better. BE HONEST GUYS. HOW YOU YOU LIKE IT? I really want your opinion. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT* Last edited by Strodder; 08-16-2009 at 05:55 PM.

08-16-2009, 06:26 PM	#609
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=179289 look at page 2 and see what he did to his doors. Now those are some lines. You need more stuff to do anyway. I think how you blended the flare in is fine. Hard to say though untill you see it in paint. Are you going to add any metal to where you took the drip edge off the front of the door? I'm going to weld up my seam above the windshield it's not half the size of yours though. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it" Last edited by daverod; 08-16-2009 at 06:36 PM.

08-16-2009, 06:37 PM	#610
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I agree with daverod....spray it with paint. Its hard to tell with the work still in progress. I hope for your sake you like it after all the work. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

08-16-2009, 07:06 PM	#611
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I like the front...just don't know about the rear...... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-16-2009, 07:30 PM	#612
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Looking at again the back kinda looks like a Targa Top with it being smooth from the roof down to the sides. I think your all right. I have to Bondo it and shoot some primer over it to really see what it will look like. Before I do the other side. Dave I'm not doing anything with the drip edge was. The door fits good after I adjusted it. Thanks for the comments guys __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

08-16-2009, 08:16 PM	#613
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Just wondering mines kinda I haven't moved my door yet. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it" Last edited by daverod; 08-16-2009 at 08:16 PM.

08-16-2009, 08:39 PM	#614
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I would like to see a little color on it. I've thought about shaving mine but it looks like everyone wants to do it. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

08-17-2009, 07:41 PM	#615
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Here it is with color. I'm not sure either. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT* Last edited by Strodder; 08-17-2009 at 07:50 PM.

08-17-2009, 07:48 PM	#616
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I did a little mud forming to see what it will look like if the flare went down along the door. I didn't ground off the top part. I just add the bottom to see what it will look like. Keep in mind the final will look a lot better that this. It's all bondo. Any ideas here? __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*



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08-17-2009, 09:09 PM	#617
tiggamonsta Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, TX Posts: 167	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Something is needed around that corner, just not sure what. What if you came straight back instead of coming down and then tapered it in towards the panel?

08-17-2009, 09:45 PM	#619
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Yeah that little lip needs to go. without the driprail it just looks naked. Maybe if you molded from the top down to the windo it would look better, But then I know it takes away the style of our trucks. The concave over hang just looks naked without it. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

08-17-2009, 09:53 PM	#621
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I think it needs to run to the back of the cab then blend in. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

08-17-2009, 10:02 PM	#622
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up just remember if you screw it up, it's only metal! __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

08-17-2009, 11:24 PM	#624
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Man that is a tough one Dennis, I guess those are the "pains" of setting a new trend. I think something good will come out though I have no doubt! __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

08-18-2009, 03:21 AM	#625
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up maibe try to get the driprail to end in the low corner of the spoiler thingy en blend it in from there . from wat i see now rounding the rear corner of the door would be futile too the front of the spoilerthingy goes straight intoo the rear gap of the door . maibe you need to iliminate the spoiler thingy in total cut it of the roof and replace it with a front part from another 65 truck turned around , that gets a smoot roof all the way to the back and you get a piece of driprail all around , you prolly need to put some metal under it to close the gap to the rearwindow looked at the picture again are you in for some fabricating ? use a front windshield in the back too __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts Last edited by watahyahknow; 08-18-2009 at 03:23 AM.

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