Thread: Question about removing rain gutters

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There's a 1947 Willys Station Wagon that I am thinking of buying and customizing. One of the things I was thinking about was removing the rain gutters. I can MIG and TIG weld, as well as have basic metal forming skills, but I have a couple of questions.

1 - Can I just cut out and/or or grind down the gutters (and fill any gaps with metal as needed), or is there something special structurally about this area that I need to be aware of?

2 - If I remove them, am I in for a world of hurt everytime it rains, or will having good windows and seals keep everything okay?

Thanks,
PeterM

http://www.clubhotrod.com/forums/for...p?s=&forumid=6

Hopefully I did this correct. This should be a link to a previous discussion we had on the same topic.

Nope, just goes to the forum. Guess I am still "computer challenged" on how to do this stuff !!!!

When I remove rain gutters, I cut out about a 2" section at a time, tack it back together, then do another section. I keep going this way till the gutters are removed. Keeps the roof from moving and or distorting if you do a little at a time.

Good door and window seals will keep you dry.

Previous thread and comments.

http://www.clubhotrod.com/t12169.html

Good luck,
Matt

Dave and Matt,

Thanks for the info (and link) to the previous thread. I believe that thread (and the Rod and Custom article mentioned in the thread) answers all my questions.

Thanks,
PeterM