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AbigailAmelia · 07-25-2016, 10:34 AM

Hello,

Perhaps in the process of sanding and clear-coating my truck, a previous owner removed and then partially replaced the drip rails around the doors. The passenger side is tacked on with a few screws, the driver side trim is sitting behind the bench seat.

I found these threads about reattaching this type of trim.
Technical page http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/sm...c,24859.0.html

Original article: http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/sm...?topic=24752.0

My question is, should I go through all this now? I'm enjoying the "As Is Azure" + patina + clear coat + black paint job for now, but I will probably get her exterior painted/restored within a year (budget allowing!).

Is there a good way to attach this molding that will allow for easy-enough removal when needed? But if the rail isn't attached flat to the door, does it serve any purpose in the rain?

(Not sure why my photos rotated when I uploaded them; the originals are fine.)

Thanks!

Michelle

07-25-2016, 10:34 AM	#1
AbigailAmelia Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Trabuco Canyon, Ca Posts: 56	Reattach drip rail temporarily on 1977 GMC Hello, Perhaps in the process of sanding and clear-coating my truck, a previous owner removed and then partially replaced the drip rails around the doors. The passenger side is tacked on with a few screws, the driver side trim is sitting behind the bench seat. I found these threads about reattaching this type of trim. Technical page http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/sm...c,24859.0.html Original article: http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/sm...?topic=24752.0 My question is, should I go through all this now? I'm enjoying the "As Is Azure" + patina + clear coat + black paint job for now, but I will probably get her exterior painted/restored within a year (budget allowing!). Is there a good way to attach this molding that will allow for easy-enough removal when needed? But if the rail isn't attached flat to the door, does it serve any purpose in the rain? (Not sure why my photos rotated when I uploaded them; the originals are fine.) Thanks! Michelle Attached Images __________________ =============== "...We won't live forever. Make sure you accomplish what you were put here for.” Abigail Adams (First Second Lady, Second First Lady) =============== 1977 GMC K25 Sierra Classic Long bed "Abigail Amelia" 1986 Jeep CJ7, 1973 Chevy K5 Blazer (Hubby's projects)