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Aluminum Drip Edge
Greetings all,
I pulled the drip edge on my pilot house roof in preparation for painting the roof. Roofs done and looks great. However, the j channel drip edge is pretty beat up and I would like to replace it if possible. Anyone know of a source for this material? Thanks
Randman
I pulled the drip edge on my pilot house roof in preparation for painting the roof. Roofs done and looks great. However, the j channel drip edge is pretty beat up and I would like to replace it if possible. Anyone know of a source for this material? Thanks
Randman
Randman,
Take a look at the aluminum drip rail at www.restorationstuff.com page 25 #MOU43 in their online catalog. It may be close.
Al
Take a look at the aluminum drip rail at www.restorationstuff.com page 25 #MOU43 in their online catalog. It may be close.
Al
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I have been scanning a bunch of materials in preparation for bring more content (some 20,000 pages) of content online soon.
In this batch we scanned many Chris-Craft parts & accessories catalogs. I have quoted Stan-pro as a resource in the past. They have served the auto industry for years, and have numerous stainless products developed for the marine market.
One Pre War catalog and several post war catalogs reference specifically Stan-Pro channels. Stan=Pro is still in business today at http://www.stanpro.com/
These pages are from 1956.
In this batch we scanned many Chris-Craft parts & accessories catalogs. I have quoted Stan-pro as a resource in the past. They have served the auto industry for years, and have numerous stainless products developed for the marine market.
One Pre War catalog and several post war catalogs reference specifically Stan-Pro channels. Stan=Pro is still in business today at http://www.stanpro.com/
These pages are from 1956.
Bill Basler
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Gents,
Thank you for the information. Just as an FYI, the original drip edge had a vinyl strip in a channel that covered the screws. Very classy and typically Chris Craft. I looked on the web for hours and came up with nothing even close. Al's suggestion was the best by far and yes I will let you know how it bends. The previous owner had cut out the channel in 2 spots to accomidate large antennas. I have removed those and now wonder how exactly where the edging would have drained to originally as it goes completely around the top.
Randman
Thank you for the information. Just as an FYI, the original drip edge had a vinyl strip in a channel that covered the screws. Very classy and typically Chris Craft. I looked on the web for hours and came up with nothing even close. Al's suggestion was the best by far and yes I will let you know how it bends. The previous owner had cut out the channel in 2 spots to accomidate large antennas. I have removed those and now wonder how exactly where the edging would have drained to originally as it goes completely around the top.
Randman
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On my Connie it was used to secure the seat cushions to the bow seat. The decorative vinyl piping on the edge of the cushion slips into the grove and it allegedly keeps the cushion from flying overboard from the wind or in the event the old girl hit the top of her rpm's! I have never had that problem so can't attest to the effectiveness it.
Randman
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Randman - did you end up using replacement drip edge from Restoration Stuff as Al recommended? If yes, any problem with getting it to shape as needed? I have the original drip edge but it's in bad shape. Thinking of replacing instead of trying to salvage. How did it work out for you?
FYI - I bought my boat mid someone else restoration project and did not know those channeled pieces are for the bow seat. The information available from this club is awesome. I'm a member for life!
FYI - I bought my boat mid someone else restoration project and did not know those channeled pieces are for the bow seat. The information available from this club is awesome. I'm a member for life!
Keith W. Bales
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So I purchased drip edge and window trim pieces from Restoration. I looked around for a metalworker to take the straight stock and shape it to the original pieces. Noboby wanted to do the job. I had an old pro tell me it would be difficult to make the dies needed to shape the parts. All this seemed crazy to me so I decided to give it a go myself. With a drill press, counter sink bit, drill bit, a chopsaw and my KNEE (used to bend where needed) , I believe I have successfully reproduced my aluminum trim pieces. I will be installing tomorrow. I will post pictures when complete. I plan to shape the dripedge while installing on the boat. I'm confident this will work.
Keith W. Bales
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1966 37' Connie
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Aluminum Drip Edge
Keith, I like what you are doing. Can you share with us the name and address where you got that beautiful Aluminum Drip Edge?
Thanks
Tom Kenny
Thanks
Tom Kenny
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Thanks Capt. - I did a test bend with a scrap piece of dripedge and all is well. It shapes easily and it did not collape.
Tom Kenny - THE Tom Kenny? I've seen your website where you document your project. Indepence is amazing!
I purchased these trim pieces per advise of Al Benton from:
Restoration Supply Company
15182-B Highland Valley Rd.
Escondido, CA 92025
Order Desk Toll Free: 800.306.7008
again, per the suggestion of Al Benton from his earlier 2009 post. There is a link to their website earlier in this post, provided by Al - thank you Al. This is working out well!
Tom Kenny - THE Tom Kenny? I've seen your website where you document your project. Indepence is amazing!
I purchased these trim pieces per advise of Al Benton from:
Restoration Supply Company
15182-B Highland Valley Rd.
Escondido, CA 92025
Order Desk Toll Free: 800.306.7008
again, per the suggestion of Al Benton from his earlier 2009 post. There is a link to their website earlier in this post, provided by Al - thank you Al. This is working out well!
Keith W. Bales
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1966 37' Connie
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