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+ | You need good door rubbers that seal real good -- the water runs off the side down the side windows instead of in the drain and then down the front or back. Just grind where the spot welds are inside the door opening. and the whole rail will come off. To regain strength, weld the roof skin to the car the full length. | ||
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= Chrome Trim = | = Chrome Trim = |
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Roof drip rails keep rain off the top of the doors.
Panels
The drip rails are actually part of the Body Side panels, where the roof attaches to the side.
Also see Body Side Part Numbers
ASSY-FRONT PILLAR ASSY-RAIL ROOF SIDE OUTER PANEL-RAIL ROOF SIDE INNER
Removing
You need good door rubbers that seal real good -- the water runs off the side down the side windows instead of in the drain and then down the front or back. Just grind where the spot welds are inside the door opening. and the whole rail will come off. To regain strength, weld the roof skin to the car the full length.
2332's Sunny Truck
flyby's sedan
Chrome Trim
All 1200s except Standard trim included chrome trim over the roof rain drip rails.
Also see Body Side Trim Part Numbers
SET-MOULDING ROOF DRIP RH SET-MOULDING ROOF DRIP LH
Each set consists of:
MOULDING-ROOF DRIP FRONT MOULDING-ROOF DRIP REAR CLIP-MOULDING ROOF DRIP [Center clip]
To install, place it on the top edge, then snap it down onto the bottom edge
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Depress downward after hooking the top
To remove, pull bottom edge out, which will snap it off the rail.