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1952-59 Ford Shaved drip rails on a 53 victoria?

Discussion in 'Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs' started by lincolnhead, May 28, 2013.

  1. lincolnhead
    Joined: May 29, 2010
    Posts: 305

    lincolnhead
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    from Marysville

    Opinions on shaving drip rails on a 53???

    Yes or No? Pics?
     
  2. dragonknucks
    Joined: Sep 27, 2006
    Posts: 136

    dragonknucks
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    I vote no. I like drip rails shaved on some customs, but not these cars.
     
  3. JeffB2
    Joined: Dec 18, 2006
    Posts: 9,665

    JeffB2
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    from Phoenix,AZ

    If it was a back east car with roof rust issues I might consider it otherwise no way.One thing when it rains it will run down away from the windows so you can crack them to prevent fogging.Try that on new cars that don't have drip rails and the rain slaps you on the side of the head :mad:.Another thing I like about older cars is having a vent window to direct a breeze where you want it instead of like newer cars where that the air hits you along the side of your face and head and in your ears and will **** your cap off :mad:
     
  4. merc-o-madness
    Joined: Aug 23, 2004
    Posts: 1,544

    merc-o-madness
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    nooooo put down your sawzall
     
  5. sinwagon
    Joined: Jun 13, 2007
    Posts: 34

    sinwagon
    Member
    from Sacramento

    shaved mine and used some round stock to create a slight drip rail.[​IMG]
     
  6. merc-o-madness
    Joined: Aug 23, 2004
    Posts: 1,544

    merc-o-madness
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    not the same hes talking about a hardtop not a sedan
     
  7. Zapato
    Joined: Mar 5, 2001
    Posts: 2,195

    Zapato
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    number 1 reason why convertible floor pans rot out. every time you open the door water drips in on you and the carpet. Never dries completely and destroys the car. Your wife or girlfriend will not appreciate getting an extra dose of water exiting the car.

    Looks good but I wouldn't do it.
     
  8. lincolnhead
    Joined: May 29, 2010
    Posts: 305

    lincolnhead
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    from Marysville

    Cool thanks for bringing me back to the light... I put the sawzall away for now thanks for the input.
     
  9. rockin rebel
    Joined: Sep 19, 2006
    Posts: 604

    rockin rebel
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    hey Lincolnhead, no way man.. bad idea.. how is your car comming along..? Lloyd
     
  10. lincolnhead
    Joined: May 29, 2010
    Posts: 305

    lincolnhead
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    from Marysville

    Hi rockin rebel. Slowly coming got 54 merc pears on 55 olds tails.
     

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