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Thealien · 01-30-2021, 12:28 PM

At the shop where my Blazer is getting worked on the mechanic noticed something and asked me about it. I know there are the 2 drain holes or protrusions at the corners. But there looks to be 8-10 or so tiny holes across that whole drip rail. They look too clean and evenly spaced to of been drilled by a previous owner. I do not remember my other two Blazer or Jimmy's having them. Has anyone else noticed them?

Thanks
Mark

**DeadheadNM** · 01-30-2021, 12:37 PM

Sounds not original but can you post a photo of the holes?

best view · 01-30-2021, 05:25 PM

Yup does not sound right iam in fla or I’d check

**1rippen6** · 01-30-2021, 08:19 PM

I agree with DeadheadNM and bestview

**DeadheadNM** · 01-30-2021, 08:26 PM

Just a probably wrong guess that maybe the holes were for soft top snaps? Location doesn’t sound quite right.

Thealien · 01-30-2021, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Just a probably wrong guess that maybe the holes were for soft top snaps? Location doesn’t sound quite right.

Too small for snaps. There is no distortion like a screw had been installed. I will take pictures next time I am there, next week sometime. Very small like 1/16th?

Who knows with all the hacking I have found.

Thealien · 03-19-2021, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Sounds not original but can you post a photo of the holes?

First chance I’ve had to post a picture. They look very uniform and equally spaced it’s a mystery.

**402Bowtie** · 03-19-2021, 02:50 PM

Maybe an exterior sun visor at one time?

Thealien · 03-19-2021, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 402Bowtie

Maybe an exterior sun visor at one time?

The holes are smooth. Smoother than if I had grilled them. There is no evidence of a machine or sheet metal screw ever being installed?

It is possible they were drilled as drain holes to prevent the drip rail from rotting. But they are so evenly spaced and appear perfectly made I’m skeptical?

**1rippen6** · 03-19-2021, 06:44 PM

There was a GM offer that had a wind deflector with their soft top that screwed there. I have one and will check the screw spacing, I'm not sure if it was predrilled and just screw it to the lip or it was a drill yourself deal.

Found a picture on my phone

Skymortar · 03-19-2021, 08:40 PM

Mine has evenly spaced holes also. Previous owner had a soft top. They are getting welded up tomorrow

Thealien · 03-22-2021, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Skymortar

Mine has evenly spaced holes also. Previous owner had a soft top. They are getting welded up tomorrow

Do you have any pictures of your holes before they’re all welded up? Do they look like mine in the picture or where your holes on the top of the windshield frame?

Skymortar · 03-22-2021, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Thealien

Do you have any pictures of your holes before they’re all welded up? Do they look like mine in the picture or where your holes on the top of the windshield frame?

I can take a pic in the morning.

Skymortar · 03-23-2021, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Thealien

Do you have any pictures of your holes before they’re all welded up? Do they look like mine in the picture or where your holes on the top of the windshield frame?

There are eight holes six and a half inches apart

Thealien · 03-23-2021, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Skymortar

There are eight holes six and a half inches apart

Sure looks similar?

01-30-2021, 12:28 PM	#1
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,126	Windshield drip rail question At the shop where my Blazer is getting worked on the mechanic noticed something and asked me about it. I know there are the 2 drain holes or protrusions at the corners. But there looks to be 8-10 or so tiny holes across that whole drip rail. They look too clean and evenly spaced to of been drilled by a previous owner. I do not remember my other two Blazer or Jimmy's having them. Has anyone else noticed them? Thanks Mark __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

01-30-2021, 12:37 PM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,277	Re: Windshield drip rail question Sounds not original but can you post a photo of the holes? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-30-2021, 05:25 PM	#3
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 1,983	Re: Windshield drip rail question Yup does not sound right iam in fla or I’d check

01-30-2021, 08:19 PM	#4
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,693	Re: Windshield drip rail question I agree with DeadheadNM and bestview

01-30-2021, 08:26 PM	#5
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,277	Re: Windshield drip rail question Just a probably wrong guess that maybe the holes were for soft top snaps? Location doesn’t sound quite right. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

03-19-2021, 02:50 PM	#8
402Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,702	Re: Windshield drip rail question Maybe an exterior sun visor at one time? __________________ Link to Parts I am Selling Build Date Thread: GMC, 68-71 Chevy, 72 Chevy

03-19-2021, 06:44 PM	#10
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,693	Re: Windshield drip rail question There was a GM offer that had a wind deflector with their soft top that screwed there. I have one and will check the screw spacing, I'm not sure if it was predrilled and just screw it to the lip or it was a drill yourself deal. Found a picture on my phone Attached Images Last edited by 1rippen6; 03-19-2021 at 07:08 PM.

03-19-2021, 08:40 PM	#11
Skymortar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Stevensville Md. Posts: 116	Re: Windshield drip rail question Mine has evenly spaced holes also. Previous owner had a soft top. They are getting welded up tomorrow

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