Hardtop drip rail

[nvrslp]

If anyone is repairing the drip rail on their hardtop and just needs to replace the straight sections here are the measurements to have them bent at a sheet metal shop. I had all mine made for $100.

 

[JohnnyC]

post up when you install these.... nice job

Thank You

 

[lelandEOD]

Thanks for the info. This should be added to the FAQ's.

 

[nvrslp]

I will post pictures soon. I made my corner pieces using wood forms that I cut.

 

[Vae Victus]

Thread of the month!!

 

[nvrslp]

One of my corners was still intact. So I placed a piece of wood over it and traced the profile. Then Cut the profile out

 

[nvrslp]

Then used the profile to cut out 18ga sheet metal

 

[nvrslp]

I forgot to mention I cut two pieces if wood. Then I sandwiched the sheet metal between the two pieces of wood and clamped in a vise. Next I started folding the edges over with a body hammer.

 

[nvrslp]

Btw I used the profile from the right to make the left. Here's what it looks like so far.

 

[nvrslp]

This is the other side for comparison.

 

[Vae Victus]

Are the corners symmetric front to back as well as side to side?

I'd bet people would pay you $25 for two of the wood forms, or $25 per corner for formed steel that can be welded to your straight pieces after we take them to get bent.

Nice work.

 

[nvrslp]

The rear corners are symmetric. The rails end or taper at the windshield and attach to the small section at the front

 

[bikersmurf]

Lookin good.

Love to see innovation at work. Anyone can write a cheque.