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Drip Edge Confusion

Started by CudaA39, January 01, 2023, 07:50:17 AM

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CudaA39

Hoping someone can give me some guidance on the drip edge setup for my 71 Barracuda.  It was originally a vinyl top car, not sure if that makes a difference. 

I have two separate sets and originally thought one was for another car.  One set has three separate pieces, with a wider face, that come apart.  The other set is thinner in profile, is two pieces, but doesn't come apart naturally.  Both have remnants of the original paint, so I'm assuming they're used in tandem?

I didn't plan on doing the vinyl top so I'm not sure.if that changes which are used.
Check out my 71 Gen3 build:

https://youtu.be/XSDAWczXoZw

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74-5.7

The one set of trim will go on and cover the drip rail. The second will go on after and it is what hold's the weather strip for the windows .
The last photo is the one that hold's the weather strip.

57Fury440

Make sure you get the right gaskets to install them.


CudaA39

Thanks!  I haven't been able to find too many good photos.of this area and I didn't take the car apart.  Much appreciated!
Check out my 71 Gen3 build:

https://youtu.be/XSDAWczXoZw

2015 Tri-State Stock/Superstock Champion
2017 Monster Mopar Weekend Sunday Pro Winner
2018 Monster Mopar Weekend Friday No Box Winner and 11.50 R/U

57Fury440

Detroit Muscle sells the kit you need to install them with no leaks. I used them and they worked great.

Mrbill426

Do these require any type of caulking or do the gaskets like the ones DMT sells do the job alone?

B5fourspeed

Just the gaskets.If you doing a vinyl top make sure the drip rail lines up to the vinyl top trim.


Mrbill426

Not a vinyl top.  Thanks  :bigthumb:

Quote from: B5fourspeed on January 03, 2023, 03:13:47 PM
Just the gaskets.If you doing a vinyl top make sure the drip rail lines up to the vinyl top trim.