Gutter or no gutter

[GM]

Hi guys,
            I am doing a few body mods to my ute and was thinking of deleting the gutters. Has anyone done or seen this?
                        Cheers Glenn

[TAYZ]

Glenn,
             I have seen it recently on an EK wagon converted into a delivery, it has had the gutters completely removed.  There are pics of it on the FB/EK site and have only been posted in the last 2 weeks.  It could give you some indication of what it might look like, sorry mate but I dont know how to put up the link but its easy to find on the site under members cars. Hope that helps in some way

                                                              TAYZ

[Russ]

seen it on an LJ torry looks good cant imagine it being easy. go for it

[GM]

Hi guys,
            I had a pretty good look today and without the gutters its going to bring on a lot of problems with lines and gaps. Would look good but. I smoothed the guards, that looks good, going to put a mazda fuel flap in (like streetneat did to one of his). See what happens.

                   Cheers, Glenn

[Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius]

The other thing to consider is if it will be a regular or Sunday driver. If you are going to drive in the rain, you will get soaked getting in and out of the car with run off from the roof.

[customFC]

No gutter would look smooth, but I would think the water would run under the roof and into the top of the door. Why not try only removing half the gutter. You could take off the upright area and leave the horizontal area which could be blended into the roof with a nice curve. At least it would deflect the water a little.
Regards
Alex

[GM]

Thanks guys,
                    I have lots to do while its off the road so it will get plenty of thought. I only drive on weekends and shows, but still get caught in rain. A half gutter sounds like a good idea. Will check that out too.
                     
                                 Cheers, Glenn