Should I expect rust in window frame area? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HeavyD · 12-18-2004, 03:21 AM

Hi all. I am going to have my new front and back window gaskets redone soon, and I was wondering how often these places rust out? My floor, cab corners, rockers, etc have holes, so should I expect some damage? Are these areas fixable? Thanks.

73stepside · 12-18-2004, 03:47 AM

yes expect it. mine has rust in both front and back frames

**special-K** · 12-18-2004, 09:35 AM

It`s 50/50.The lower body rust is not related.But,there`s been plenty of(otherwise)rust-free trucks that have rust here.Especially if it`s been sitting.Visa-versa is true to.

68LSS1 · 12-18-2004, 11:47 AM

I did on my original cab. Kept getting water in the floorboard and couldn't find where from. After the windshield came out I found that on the bottom of the channel on both side there's a spot were there's a gap. It's a small area like a inch or so. When you get the window out look in the corners and you'll see what I'm talking about. The seal was in god condition but somehow water was getting behind it and coming through there.

mr402 · 12-18-2004, 07:59 PM

I had leaks in my back window. Pulled the window and found rust holes along the top. Yes, that's where the water seemed to collect. Bottom of the window opening was fine. Pulled the windshield and all was fine. I suggest you expect and plan for the worst. At least that way you stand a chance of a pleasant surprise instead of an ugly one.

hobby67stepside · 12-18-2004, 10:08 PM

That's my philosophy, be a pessimist and expect the worst. That way you are never disappoointed.

Castiron9 · 12-19-2004, 01:40 AM

You might get lucky.Just had a new windshield installed recently on the 70 Dually..........No rust, that was a nice surprise.......

12-18-2004, 03:21 AM	#1
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Should I expect rust in window frame area? Hi all. I am going to have my new front and back window gaskets redone soon, and I was wondering how often these places rust out? My floor, cab corners, rockers, etc have holes, so should I expect some damage? Are these areas fixable? Thanks. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

12-18-2004, 03:47 AM	#2
73stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moore OK 73160 Posts: 974	yes expect it. mine has rust in both front and back frames __________________ 04 GMC Sierra RCSS 70 CST LWB 04 HD Sportster 1200 Custom

12-18-2004, 09:35 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	It`s 50/50.The lower body rust is not related.But,there`s been plenty of(otherwise)rust-free trucks that have rust here.Especially if it`s been sitting.Visa-versa is true to. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-18-2004, 11:47 AM	#4
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	I did on my original cab. Kept getting water in the floorboard and couldn't find where from. After the windshield came out I found that on the bottom of the channel on both side there's a spot were there's a gap. It's a small area like a inch or so. When you get the window out look in the corners and you'll see what I'm talking about. The seal was in god condition but somehow water was getting behind it and coming through there. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

12-19-2004, 01:40 AM	#7
Castiron9 72 LONGHORN OWNER Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Wash. Posts: 963	You might get lucky.Just had a new windshield installed recently on the 70 Dually..........No rust, that was a nice surprise....... __________________ 72-SUPER CHEYENNE/20 LONGHORN 70-C/30 DUALLY

12-18-2004, 07:59 PM	#5
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	I had leaks in my back window. Pulled the window and found rust holes along the top. Yes, that's where the water seemed to collect. Bottom of the window opening was fine. Pulled the windshield and all was fine. I suggest you expect and plan for the worst. At least that way you stand a chance of a pleasant surprise instead of an ugly one.

12-18-2004, 10:08 PM	#6
hobby67stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 952	That's my philosophy, be a pessimist and expect the worst. That way you are never disappoointed.



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