Topic: Quarter window drip rail

[dangstang]

Hi I'm new to the forum and have a question that I can not seem to find the answer to.I'm hoping I can get some help When I trial fit the boomerang on my 69 Mach there is a gap between the molding and the body approx 1/4 inch.Now the drip rail above the door comes down approx 2 or 3 inches around the boomerang then terminates.Am I missing part of the rail maybe it is from deterioration to the point that it was ground off totally by some previous owner? Or am I missing a component ?I have looked at pictures on the net and I see that some FB have the same as me after paint and there is a gap between the boomerang and the body and other pictures show it has been filled in maybe with seam sealer and painted. .Pictures would be a real asset as the car is ready for paint next week I really need to nail this down.
Thanks in advance

[J_Speegle]

This spot?

[dangstang]

No if you are behind the car it would be the last two thirds of the boomerang. I have attached a picture of a car I found on the net looks like he might have the same issue

[priceless]

Dangstang, I think you are missing some metal. I've took several pics of our just completed Mach 1 in '09. If you look real close at the pics at the very bottom where the boomerang starts going almost vertical, that where my metal stops. I will post several pics for you to view......sorry about the dust, car's been under a cover.

[dangstang]

Dam I think your right,I wonder if the drip rail has eroded then someone ground it off or maybe their is a separate piece altogether that is missing?
Thanks for the pics Im hoping someone else might be able to shed some light on this the car is about one week from paint.
Regards

[J_Speegle]

Quarter panels been replaced at some point?  Another possibility

[Brian Conway]

Just at the chrome boomerang to drip rail splice is also a small upward metal extension. This is for the chrome angled splice cover.  Make sure you have it on both sides of the car.   If this is the only problem you have before paint your doing great.  Brian

[dangstang]

Some one was nice enough to provide me with pictures of the mysterious piece.Below is his response

(You should have a flange that sticks out ~1/4 inch. I beleive some bolted on & others were welded, mine are welded. These are not a great pictures but will give you an idea)



Does any one know where this piece can be purchased?
Regards

[jmlay]

Your are welcome! ;-) Looks like priceless gave you some great pictures as well.

[joe747]

yes there is two metal extension that get screwed to the qtr panel and they get seam sealed before paint . they are very hard to find

[dangstang]

Your Right I forgot to thank you priceless and everyone else that responded to my questions. These forums are such a good source of info,I sent emails out to approx 10 used mustang parts suppliers , waiting game now,

[priceless]

You're certainly welcome, and if I can help at anytime,feel free to contact me....Rich

[jmlay]

I do not know of a reproduction... I would call as may mustang scrap yards as you can find.

Oh, no thanks needed. Both my kids used to say "your welcome I did that for ya". ;-)

[dangstang]

Well found the pieces , they are a little rough but a little tin bashing and they will work just fine.I have attached pics in case someone needs reference