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Old 02-26-2010, 01:42 AM
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Default Leave the rain gutters or shave them!?

I picked up a pretty clean 69 Camaro a couple months ago & finally getting around to stripping it down. I'm going to flush fit the front & back glass, but can't decide if the gutters should go too. Does anyone have pics of this done on a finished car? Opinions welcomed!
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Old 02-26-2010, 02:51 AM
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I don't have any pictures...just my opinion to offer. I personally don't care for the look it gives the car with the drip rails shaved.
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i chopped mine off.im using flush mount glass also.i also had the bottom of the window pillars built up so no moulding is needed.

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i had mine done 4 yrs ago gives alot cleaner look. mine still have the edge so it looks like they are stillthere but when you get close u can clearly see that they are. but if your car gets wet, watch out, water will run straight on your front seat when u open ur door.
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I don't have any pictures...just my opinion to offer. I personally don't care for the look it gives the car with the drip rails shaved.
I agree. Leave them on the car. Just my opinion, though.
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Thanks for the replies, I saw a 69 with shaved drip rails at SEMA last year, but can't remember how it looked. Anyone have a pic with a car painted?
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Do you get Camaro Performers magazine? If so, there's a white 67 Camaro on the centerfold of the April 2010 magazine with shaved drip rails and flush mounted glass.
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shave it,it just cleans up the car
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I think with the smooth glass the smooth rails would fit just perfect. JR
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i think it will "date" the build...

its a 69 camaro.. they had driprails...

shaving them falls in the "lambo door" category imho

also if you plan to drive it its not practical .. and when i look at a car with rails shaved and all seams filled.. i cant help but think the owner is covering rust and just going overboard with bondo...
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