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nosto · 06-14-2002, 10:17 PM

I'll go a little off topic and ask another question:

How much should the drip rail be filled?

When I bought my '67 C-10 the rails were FILLED with layers of some kind of sealer. Probabily 3/8" or more thick.

The Chevy Assembly Manual calls for 3/32" X 7/16" but that just barely covers the seam at the bottom and you can still see all the spot welds. Going thicker you gotta put a layer on and wait for it to set up; then apply another layer. All the time trying to keep the whole thing smooth.

06-14-2002, 10:17 PM	#4
nosto Flamin' Bass Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Galloway, NJ, US Posts: 315	I'll go a little off topic and ask another question: How much should the drip rail be filled? When I bought my '67 C-10 the rails were FILLED with layers of some kind of sealer. Probabily 3/8" or more thick. The Chevy Assembly Manual calls for 3/32" X 7/16" but that just barely covers the seam at the bottom and you can still see all the spot welds. Going thicker you gotta put a layer on and wait for it to set up; then apply another layer. All the time trying to keep the whole thing smooth. __________________ Rick Olson /nosto/ Galloway, NJ Pics : http://community.webshots.com/user/nosto53 1972 Triumph TR6 - full resto, now with a Toyota 5-speed 1975 F**D F-100 - rusty, but reliable 1982 HD XLH-1000 1967 C-10, shortstep, 350/M21 4spd, nitrogen tank fills fast bags on 4 corners, Toyo 255/45X20s on American Eagle 221 20X8s, shaved locks and handles, antenna, fuel filler, tiny C-notch, rear fuel tank, long headers, Edelbrock, worn 600 Holley, Checkmate flush hard cover, rear pan, custom LED taillights - painted it, too! But don't like it so I'm gonna do it again!!