1957 C1 Corvette door pillar metal drip gutters

[Richard G.]

I need to replace my 1957 C1 Corvette door pillar metal drip / rain cowl gutters.

Many 1957 Corvettes were dealer retrofitted with long 58-62 gutters. I understand these were never installed by the factory.
Since I really want the best part and on this car am not overly interested in originality.
I would like opinions on which gutter should I install, the early 57 style or the later C1 style?
Thanks

[Mark S.]

Re: 1957 C1 Corvette door pillar metal drip gutters

I never had a problem with the gutters in my 56 Corvette. Personally, I would stick with the original gutters and not the later longer ones. There may be other opinions.

[Steven B.]

Re: 1957 C1 Corvette door pillar metal drip gutters

Richard, I have a Dec 1956 assembled '57 I have had since 1964 and have never had an issue---but can't say the same for tops to windshield leaks.😒🙂

[Richard G.]

Re: 1957 C1 Corvette door pillar metal drip gutters

Thanks everyone.
I have decided to stay with the 57's style.
Not that I will be worried about water much. As I have owned this car for 49 years and only driven it in the rain a couple of time.
Once without the top on on the freeway. Gets the looks from other drives. VBG.
We were dry and warm. Just don't slow down below 35!

[Steven B.]

Re: 1957 C1 Corvette door pillar metal drip gutters

Did that with my '57 in 1967 on I69 in the rain. Kept it above 65 and not a drop. I didn't go slower-had no interest in going slower. 😄 Shouldn't have gone that fast in the rain with cheater slicks. 🙄