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sinannasirli · 03-02-2021, 11:10 AM

Dear All,

Eventhough i changed all the door gaskets, whenever it rains
there is a puddle of water accumulating in the bottom of the latches..
Is this normal? Should there be a hole for drainage?
Shall i just drill one or two holes?

Thanks for help..

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**LockDoc** · 03-02-2021, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sinannasirli

Dear All,

Eventhough i changed all the door gaskets, whenever it rains
there is a puddle of water accumulating in the bottom of the latches..
Is this normal? Should there be a hole for drainage?
Shall i just drill one or two holes?

Thanks for help..

I have the same problem with my '67 Panel Truck. So far I have just been drying it out after it rains. I really can't see a problem with drilling a couple of small drain holes, one in each inner corner.

LockDoc

**HO455** · 03-02-2021, 01:03 PM

It's not just barn doors, my Burban with the hatch and gate collects water there too. And it eventually works its way into the spare well. I have debated with myself whether to drill a hole or not.

sinannasirli · 03-04-2021, 07:19 AM

Thank you for the replies..

I think I also would be in a long term debate..

Burb is freshly painted a few months ago, but already started to rust on that portion while it has been away for some work (unfortunately stays outside).

03-02-2021, 11:10 AM	#1
sinannasirli Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Turkey - Istanbul Posts: 54	Barn door latch drainage? Dear All, Eventhough i changed all the door gaskets, whenever it rains there is a puddle of water accumulating in the bottom of the latches.. Is this normal? Should there be a hole for drainage? Shall i just drill one or two holes? Thanks for help.. [] __________________ Istanbul - Turkey 1969 Chevy 4x4 Suburban - i6 250 ci 1953 Willys CJ-3B - 1969 Opel GT 1996 Lotus Elan s2 - 1993 Lotus Esprit s4 1995 Maserati Ghibli - 2000 Porsche Carrera 4 1958 BMW R26

03-02-2021, 01:03 PM	#3
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: Barn door latch drainage? It's not just barn doors, my Burban with the hatch and gate collects water there too. And it eventually works its way into the spare well. I have debated with myself whether to drill a hole or not. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

03-04-2021, 07:19 AM	#4
sinannasirli Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Turkey - Istanbul Posts: 54	Re: Barn door latch drainage? Thank you for the replies.. I think I also would be in a long term debate.. Burb is freshly painted a few months ago, but already started to rust on that portion while it has been away for some work (unfortunately stays outside). __________________ Istanbul - Turkey 1969 Chevy 4x4 Suburban - i6 250 ci 1953 Willys CJ-3B - 1969 Opel GT 1996 Lotus Elan s2 - 1993 Lotus Esprit s4 1995 Maserati Ghibli - 2000 Porsche Carrera 4 1958 BMW R26



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