Drip Rail

[John-T-53]

Anybody ever have to replace theirs? Mine's completely rusted beyond repair, to the point where there's holes in the cab roof. My local body guy suggested I remove the drip rail completely and find a replacement. And of course, it would be best to find one that's as identical as possible to the original.

So my question is...do you guys have any ideas on sources?

Thanks,

[50farmtruck]

Well, I'd say something like that shouldn't be to complicated if you wanted to build one. No compound curves & stuff like body panels.

[Young Ed]

If you're looking for one identical you'd need to find someone scrapping a pilot house cab that can salvage you a good one.

[Dave72dt]

Well, I'd say something like that shouldn't be to complicated if you wanted to build one. No compound curves & stuff like body panels.

The vertical edge has a bit of roll to it and maintaining that without it collapsing in the corners is tough. Straight sections wouldn't be too bad with a bead roller and brake.

[70rtse440]

Mine are completely gone, So i will be attempting to build my own. Will keep you posted.

[John-T-53]

Thanks all. I've searched various repro mfr's for something that could be adapted but no luck. Closest thing was for a late '30's Ford car but they wanted $130 for a pair, and it's hard to tell from small images on websites what they actually look like in section. Not worth it.

I agree this would have to be custom fabbed, just need the technology to do it...More like I need to find somebdy who has the tools to make them for me.

[desoto1939]

Anybody ever have to replace theirs? Mine's completely rusted beyond repair, to the point where there's holes in the cab roof. My local body guy suggested I remove the drip rail completely and find a replacement. And of course, it would be best to find one that's as identical as possible to the original.

So my question is...do you guys have any ideas on sources?

Thanks,

I jus saw on ebay there is a set of drip rails for dodge truck 39-47 and the same fit 46-65 powerwagon

here is the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/1939-47-dodge-truck-46-68-powerwagon-cab-rain-gutters-/220818430434?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3369cdd9e2

Rich Hartung

desoto1939@aol.com

[John-T-53]

Thanks Rich. I've contacted the seller to see if these would be similar or identical in cross section to the B-series rails. I'd be good If I could use at least parts of them to repair mine. This is a stroke of good luck!

[dontknowitall]

In the past I have used aluminimum drip rails used in caravans....either glue them with sikaflex or use poprivets.

[Young Ed]

Thanks Rich. I've contacted the seller to see if these would be similar or identical in cross section to the B-series rails. I'd be good If I could use at least parts of them to repair mine. This is a stroke of good luck!

I don't have a pilot house handy to compare with but if I can check anything on my 46 let me know.

[48Dodger]

Had some fun making a few measurements.

Drip rail length:

1947 cab drip rail: 46.5 inches

1950 cab drip rail: 46.5 inches

Door width (affects roof bends):

1947 door width 34 inches

1950 door width 35 inches

Notes:

47 cab drip rail is spot welded in place.

50 cab drip rail is folded to form rail.

48D

[70rtse440]

Just finished the drivers side drip rail. Used a 1"X48" , bent at a 90, 22gauge metal, welded back on the truck. I Used Eastwood's Lead Free solder to flow in the seam and repair the rust damage at the top of the door/roof line.

[48Dodger]

Cool, looks factory from here!

48D

[ggdad1951]

very nice! does look very good, if you don't tell anyone, doubt they'd be able to tell.