69-70 coupe driprail question

[rwcstang 201]

Hi All,

Wondering how you would remove the drip rail (not the molding) on the 69-70 coupe?

Are they riveted, screwed on or welded onto the body?

has anyone every removed/reinstalled them? whats the best way to tackle it?

[aslanefe 333]

As far as I remember, they are welded and one screw at the rear end.

[Ridge Runner 1,113]

They are welded ,the roof sets on top of them and spot welded inside the channel .if you cut them away you have to weld the roof skin back to what is left of the drip rail

[RogerC 136]

As RR said above plus; it requires cutting & welding a little at a time as you go along. I've done the left side on my car so far. Also requires cleaning out the lead at the factory seams between the roof & the A & C pillars so those areas can be welded shut. Takes a lot of patience.

[rwcstang 201]

Thanks all, My moldings never sat right on the drip rail because the drip rail has overspray from the body shop, I wanted to see if it was an easy fix just to remove them and clean them up. Guess thats a no.. lol

@RogerC can you provide photos on your process, I just want to document it in case I ever decide to remove them later on, much appreciated.

[RogerC 136]

I don't have any pics from doing the left side but when I get around to doing the right side I'll take a few.