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Zonaman · 02-14-2005, 03:05 PM

OPPS! Wait a sec, they call that stuff "rain"!

Not too much of that in Arizona. But we've been catching up lately. I noticed a leak in my cab on the driver's side down the kick panel. Any ideas on where to look for the culprit?

Thanks in advance!

demi · 02-14-2005, 04:58 PM

I hear ya about the rainy thing. When it rains in the desert it's always

Here's a pic from my backyard when the sun was going down.

As for your leak, try looking around the corner windshield rubber. That sometimes is the culprit.

demi

mr402 · 02-14-2005, 05:00 PM

I found my leaks at the top of the windshield. Had to pull the window to figure out where. Minor rust clean up and it was good to go.

67chevemall · 02-14-2005, 05:42 PM

Backyard!! holy fn mother of God u lucky soul that looks like heaven!
I'd show you my backyard but would ruin the thread!

hotrodtroy · 02-14-2005, 06:06 PM

You might want to look under the cowl at the bottom corners of the glass. There is a seam on either side. Mine leaks on the drivers side, I'm thinkin' duct tape 'ill fix it.

*Gee_Emm* · 02-14-2005, 07:32 PM

Possibly coming into the cab thru the kick panel vent due to a clogged drain in your cowl. Stick your hand thru the vent and feel around for any garbage that might be in there blocking the drain hole.

Russell · 02-14-2005, 10:20 PM

Wow, I just found a new desktop...

I just quickly cropped it to take the structure at the bottom out, along with editing the picture to remove the sign and post, it looks just like some sort of prehistoric thinger!

Zonaman · 02-15-2005, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67chevemall

Backyard!! holy fn mother of God u lucky soul that looks like heaven!
I'd show you my backyard but would ruin the thread!

I'll be looking for leaks where yous guys suggested. Thanks again!

RON WOODGEARD · 02-16-2005, 04:51 AM

We've got about 5" of new snow today....

I was just getting ready to pull the truck out and make room to work on it again...

Friggin Snow!!!!

modifiedGMC · 02-16-2005, 06:59 AM

You might also want to check around your drip rail at the top of the cab. Mine had a couple of small holes rusted and the rain would run down through to the inside and run down the kick panels. I discovered this after I painted the interior and noticed a "rusty trail" down the kick panel. I cleaned the drip rail treated the rust and filled the seam with autobody seam sealer. No more leak!

02-14-2005, 03:05 PM	#1
Zonaman Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 519	The Sky Is Falling! OPPS! Wait a sec, they call that stuff "rain"! Not too much of that in Arizona. But we've been catching up lately. I noticed a leak in my cab on the driver's side down the kick panel. Any ideas on where to look for the culprit? Thanks in advance! __________________ 69 C-10 LWB, 350, 700r4, 3.73 posi-traction, front disc brakes. Built for the desert- She can take the heat! Vivat Rex Chevus!

02-14-2005, 05:42 PM	#4
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Backyard!! holy fn mother of God u lucky soul that looks like heaven! I'd show you my backyard but would ruin the thread! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

02-14-2005, 06:06 PM	#5
hotrodtroy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 138	You might want to look under the cowl at the bottom corners of the glass. There is a seam on either side. Mine leaks on the drivers side, I'm thinkin' duct tape 'ill fix it. __________________ '72 C-10 w/ '68 Large Journal 327cu.in. "It's o.k. to dream about what you want to do, until you start doing what you are meant to do." Line from "The Rookie"

02-14-2005, 10:20 PM	#7
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Wow, I just found a new desktop... I just quickly cropped it to take the structure at the bottom out, along with editing the picture to remove the sign and post, it looks just like some sort of prehistoric thinger! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

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02-14-2005, 04:58 PM	#2
demi Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 305	I hear ya about the rainy thing. When it rains in the desert it's always Here's a pic from my backyard when the sun was going down. As for your leak, try looking around the corner windshield rubber. That sometimes is the culprit. demi

02-14-2005, 05:00 PM	#3
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	I found my leaks at the top of the windshield. Had to pull the window to figure out where. Minor rust clean up and it was good to go.

02-14-2005, 07:32 PM	#6
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Possibly coming into the cab thru the kick panel vent due to a clogged drain in your cowl. Stick your hand thru the vent and feel around for any garbage that might be in there blocking the drain hole.

02-16-2005, 04:51 AM	#9
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	We've got about 5" of new snow today.... I was just getting ready to pull the truck out and make room to work on it again... Friggin Snow!!!!

02-16-2005, 06:59 AM	#10
modifiedGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Walker Co. Alabama Posts: 474	You might also want to check around your drip rail at the top of the cab. Mine had a couple of small holes rusted and the rain would run down through to the inside and run down the kick panels. I discovered this after I painted the interior and noticed a "rusty trail" down the kick panel. I cleaned the drip rail treated the rust and filled the seam with autobody seam sealer. No more leak!



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