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1952-59 Ford Drip Rail Question

Discussion in 'Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs' started by 50sboy, Oct 9, 2023.

  1. 50sboy
    Joined: Jan 28, 2010
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    Has anyone notched their drip rails - maybe on the back corners or something, to allow the water to run off in a controlled way? Water fills the rail...then runs over wherever it choses - usually at the door/wind wing where it inevitably runs down and into the door.
     
  2. 56longroof
    Joined: Aug 1, 2011
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    My wagon has drain holes in them. I'm not sure about the other models but maybe they have been filled?
     
  3. Texas57
    Joined: Oct 21, 2012
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    Mine had drain holes on the front corners. I filled them. lol, I put gutters on the last house we had, and spent some time sealing all the seams so they wouldn't leak. One day during a rain storm, it dawned on me, what was I thinking? When it rains, everything gets wet anyway. kinda thought of that when I decided to fill those holes.
     
  4. 50sboy
    Joined: Jan 28, 2010
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    Found em! You're right...About 1/16 x 1/2" rectangular - in the rear. Nothing in the front.! Now I have to decide to punch out the front - or leave them alone!! Car rake makes the water run forward. Maybe one in the center over the windshield? Nope - crown!
    right by the wind wings is not the place to run water! Guess I'll leave it alone!
     

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