Cut drip rails off

[RemCharger]

Lots of cars out there to do it for fun,,, but a 68 charger isn't one of them

 

[Fran Blacker]

Are you implying the weight of the duct tape might slow the car down?

And for the record, I agree, chrome drip trim is effectively a car's eye liner.

Landy I think cut rain gutters off one of his car and said he may have gained maybe a tenth. The duct tape was to cover the rain gutters to see if they went any faster. Save them from cutting the gutters. I was joking a bit.

 

[Cranky]

Though I will say. I’m painting the drips and I may never put the chrome trim back on. I like the look of cars without the trim but I’m not much of a chrome guy either. Thinking the bumpers are getting painted too.

I removed the lower belt trim on my 66 Belvedere I 2dr sedan but got some rain gutter trim from a 4dr for it. Place it on the car and like it.

 

[gkent]

If I were going to remove drip rails I'd seriously consider getting rid of the front wing windows and related parts. And while at it, get some custom front and rear glass made to flush-fit in the actual opennings and get rid of all that trim as well.

 

[Kern Dog]

There is a company that makes a one piece door window that actually does do away with the vent assembly.

 

[j-c-c-62]

If I were going to remove drip rails I'd seriously consider getting rid of the front wing windows and related parts. And while at it, get some custom front and rear glass made to flush-fit in the actual opennings and get rid of all that trim as well.

Why, weight savings?
IMO a vent window is very effective and useful in a lot of non AC driving.

 

[70 sublime]

1969 Dodge Superbee - Full Detailed Video | Classic Cars | Kawartha Lakes | Free local classifieds - Kijiji

This local guy to me shaved the rain gutter and windshield trim off his 69 Bee because he thought it was something he wanted to do
I helped him put the 440 back in his car

Now he is trying to sell it and not having much luck
think his custom touch is hurting the sale

So if you are going to keep the car for ever go for it but in the end all these cars get sold some day

 

[chargervert]

It's easier to just cut the whole roof off!

 

[AR67GTX]

GM decided to give it a try on the 70 Camaro/Firebird.

I remember on my old Trans Am getting a dousing every time I opened the door after washing the car or a rain shower.

 

[KohrtRacing]

Trying for that extra tenth? Make a pass, next pass use duct tape to cover them.

You ain’t picking up a thousandth with these off lol.

 

[j-c-c-62]

This ought to be included here in the tricked-out Charger montage:

MSN

 

[SSmoothie]

My pics

 

[SSmoothie]

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[Kern Dog]

1969 Dodge Superbee - Full Detailed Video | Classic Cars | Kawartha Lakes | Free local classifieds - Kijiji

This local guy to me shaved the rain gutter and windshield trim off his 69 Bee because he thought it was something he wanted to do
I helped him put the 440 back in his car

Now he is trying to sell it and not having much luck
think his custom touch is hurting the sale

So if you are going to keep the car for ever go for it but in the end all these cars get sold some day

That Coronet has beautiful paint but there are some things that do hurt the chances of attracting buyers. The hood scoops on the quarter panels don't he;[. The painted bumpers, razor thin sidewall tires, the door panel design looks like a 1980s custom.

GM decided to give it a try on the 70 Camaro/Firebird.

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I remember on my old Trans Am getting a dousing every time I opened the door after washing the car or a rain shower.

The 70-81 Camaro/Firebird came with a thin drip rail that was between the weatherstrip and the roof skin. They were plastic and did not last long.

 

[KohrtRacing]

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See this don’t look bad at all…

 

[j-c-c-62]

1969 Dodge Superbee - Full Detailed Video | Classic Cars | Kawartha Lakes | Free local classifieds - Kijiji

This local guy to me shaved the rain gutter and windshield trim off his 69 Bee because he thought it was something he wanted to do
I helped him put the 440 back in his car

Now he is trying to sell it and not having much luck
think his custom touch is hurting the sale

So if you are going to keep the car for ever go for it but in the end all these cars get sold some day

The rake just doesn't seem to click on that body style/wheel combo, not sure, but it's a nice car I am sure.
Seller needs to remember, he is only looking for one buyer.