cbudvet Posted January 28, 2007 Share #1 Posted January 28, 2007 Does anyone have any suggestions about removing the metal drip rail above the doors? A restoration book says to loosen it up and then pop it off the door frame. I have gently tried this and cannot remove it without bending it. I would like to take it off prior to painting. Any suggestions? Thanks. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonetreesteve Posted January 28, 2007 Share #2 Posted January 28, 2007 Use a rubber mallet and gently tap along the chrome drip rail. After it has been painted, first make sure you have it lined up properly and then gently use the rubber mallet to put them back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webdawg1 Posted January 28, 2007 Share #3 Posted January 28, 2007 You should be able to get it off with a wide blade putty knife (Approx. 1 1/2) Once you get it started (I started from the rear and worked my way to the front), just use the putty knife blade between the drip rail and the lip that it hooks onto. (I.E. - It spreads the force out when you pry on the drip rail so it does not put big dings in it like you would get if you were using a big screwdriver)Just don't get into a big hurry...take you time....now take a deep breath...you'll do fine....webdawg1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hls30.com Posted January 28, 2007 Share #4 Posted January 28, 2007 I have always been successful by starting at the back end and rolling the trim off with a slight twist.Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EScanlon Posted January 28, 2007 Share #5 Posted January 28, 2007 Insert that putty knife at the back like Will mentioned, from the underneath of the rain gutter and under the edge of the chrome drip rail, then gently work it under the lip of the chrome rail. Once you have the blade slightly under the edge, lift up on the handle (which will be downwards) and the edge of the chrome rail should slide OFF the car's rain gutter metal.See the attached Paint picture that I sketched.And as WebDawg said...take it very carefully and SLOWLY. If you rush it, you WILL bend and twist it. It MAY show a twist to it when it finally comes off, but that's due to the nature of the beast (at least in my experience in having removed several pairs), this will work itself out when you put them back on the car.HTHEChrome Drip Rail Removal.bmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbudvet Posted January 28, 2007 Author Share #6 Posted January 28, 2007 A million thanks. I have been trying to remove by prying from above. Thanks EScanlon the pictured was perfect! Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANDYBLUE2+2 Posted January 30, 2007 Share #7 Posted January 30, 2007 Now that you have them off, look to see if there might be tiny little razor blade like clips inside the moulding. If there are, don't loose them as they are tough to get and if you try to reapply the moulding without them, they won't stay on long. Trust me I know alot about those little buggers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbudvet Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share #8 Posted January 30, 2007 Thanks again. The clips are in a plastic baggy! Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EScanlon Posted January 30, 2007 Share #9 Posted January 30, 2007 Carl, and John: Between the two of you, could you guys post a pic of these clips you're referring to? I don't recall seeing any clips in the last two or three sets of the chrome drip rails I've removed, so I'm interested in finding out what I missed. That's why in the sketch I made it was tricky to show the TWO little bends in the bottom part of the rail. I didn't do the corresponding on the bottom of the rain gutter, but it IS there.Can you pull one out of the little plastic baggy and picture it Carl?E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANDYBLUE2+2 Posted February 2, 2007 Share #10 Posted February 2, 2007 I'd love to give you a photo, but I don't have anything available @ the moment, maybe Carl can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIP260Z Posted September 18, 2007 Share #11 Posted September 18, 2007 Sorry for digging up an old post, but I was replying to a post on Zcar.com and searching here to add weight my relpy, and come accross this thread. I thougth I might as well finish this thread with the info required. EScanlon asked for a picture of said clips, well find attached. 5 clips per side for a 2 seater, and 6 or 7 (can't remember which) for a 2 by 2. These seem to be NLA, and the last few I brought cost me over £6 ($12) each!! (I live in England) If anyone has any luck finding some new ones, I do need some more to make a set for my car. Regards Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EScanlon Posted September 18, 2007 Share #12 Posted September 18, 2007 Ian;That's excellent info.With that part number I was able to track the item down in the microfiche. It only appears in fiche 155-2 item 9 & 11 and it isn't even illustrated along with the actual mouldings for each side.But if the microfiche is correct, these clips ONLY apply to the 2+2's AFTER Oct. 73. Then it's 8 per side for the part number ending in N3701 and 7 for the prior part number which ended in N3700.Thanks for the picture!E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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