Drip Rail Rust

[Bob B.]

In addition to water running all the way down the A pillar from the roof, I think a lot of A-pillar rust comes from the door hinges. If the hinges are not sealed good to the pillar, water gets in them. There is no drain at the bottom of the pillar either. The pillar ends in the rocker, and I have seen at least a bit of rust there on every '67-'72 I have looked at. With the fender off, remove the plastic plug at the front of the rocker, and look up from there. I like to drill a hole in the bottom of the pillar, so any water that does find it's way in there can leak into the rocker (and make sure the rocker drain holes are open!).