Need drip rail insert

SD Glenn · May 27, 2012, 03:06:25 PM

I never realized there is that much wood in a "Woodie" You fellows (and gals) have down a marvelous job. Hope you never have a fire, where is the fire extinguisher? lol Beautiful. Thanks for sharing this.
SD Glenn

Go Fleiter · May 27, 2012, 10:44:42 AM

really very nice restoration!

Go

RC Drown · May 27, 2012, 10:11:42 AM

Thanks for sharing the great photos, that is really one nice looking '41 Woodie

notdavidspade · May 26, 2012, 10:31:33 PM

Thanks!
Here's a link to my album... its pretty much in cronological order:
http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff268/41woodie/

RC Drown · May 26, 2012, 09:47:32 AM

Great looking wagon, when you get time could you please post more photos, it would be greatly appreciated:)

notdavidspade · May 25, 2012, 09:08:32 PM

Here it was a couple months ago...

GWR · May 18, 2012, 02:15:34 AM

Amazing what a little thought and effort can produce.

The detail pictures look great, what about a full view now that this little problem is solved.

Happy Motoring, Gary

SD Glenn · May 17, 2012, 09:33:12 AM

Beautiful, Wonderful idea. A little ingenuity goes a long way sometimes. Looks good too. Congratulations.
SD Glenn

notdavidspade · May 17, 2012, 12:30:34 AM

Just wanted to update and say I've found a solution to this. (actually my wife figured it out) What we used was that rubber 4 inch molding that they put down in industrial floors and cut it to size with a mat cutter.
It looks like this:

Before:

After:

The mat cutter (used to cut mats for picture frames) cuts at a 45 degree angle and makes for an edge that fits nicely into the channel.

The stuff is expensive at 70 bucks for the 120 foot roll, but theres more than enough for trail and error and it looks great cut into the channel. Won't absorb water or rot. Need to use a heat gun to work it in, but the result was worth it.

notdavidspade · January 05, 2011, 11:56:29 PM

Thanks for the effort Glenn, but I think I'll look around locally. Blue isn't going to work too well with a green car. :) Guess I'll hit up the craft/hobby stores and see what they have on a roll. I'd prefer rubber or something that isn't going to collect water. Thanks again!

SD Glenn · January 05, 2011, 08:51:33 PM

MACs is a local surplus store. I got a short strip that may work for you, picture attached. Measures exactly 3/8 inch wide. Nylon. They have many colors, no black. If you want this sample to try out send me an address and I will mail it to you. Cost is .39 cents a foot, they have one roll.
Glenn

SD Glenn · January 04, 2011, 10:46:18 PM

I just like to know what people are driving, I like the ol woodies. I will be at MACs tomorrow, if I see something with the measurements you mentioned I will get a picture and send to you on here.
Glenn

notdavidspade · January 04, 2011, 09:54:27 PM

Correct, 41 Wagon. Not sure what difference that makes though. Just looking for something that will fit and look good. (Most things will look better than a bunch of screw heads) Never heard of a Mac's. Have Ace down here in FL.

RC Drown · January 04, 2011, 02:33:53 PM

Glenn,

if memory serves me correct, it is a 1941 Plymouth woodie wagon

SD Glenn · January 04, 2011, 02:12:10 PM

If I had any idea of what kind of car this is, I could have an idea what insert would be needed. I have seen many type of inserts at our local MACs hardware. Could be there if you have a MACs locally...
Glenn

notdavidspade · January 03, 2011, 11:08:18 PM

Hello all and Happy New Year.
I'm trying to find a source for a rubber or vinyl insert for my drip rails on my wagon. The drip rails have about a 3/8 inch channel where the screws are to fasten it to the vehicle. The screws are then hidden by a insert. I've attached a picture of the drip rail to help explain. Idealy the rubber would be 3/8 inch or so and have tapered edges that will snap into the channel. Any ideas?