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724wdcopper · 10-17-2005, 10:29 PM

so, after 3 weeks of rest, i fired up my pickup and drove around the block. water POURED out of the bottom of the dash! at least a pint of water. it looks like it was pooled in the glovebox and when i hit corners, it would roll out! NOT COOL! my windshield was replaced about a year, year and a hlf ago with butyal rubber and everything (at my dad's bodyshop), so i hope it isnt that, and i had the heater core replaced about 3 months ago (my dad again, more butyal rubber). everything except the glove box is dry, it hasnt rained for a week or so...
any ideas where this might be coming from?

Longhorn Man · 10-17-2005, 11:20 PM

one spot is where the factory antenna wire came into the truck. If the antenna was removed, then there is a hole.
Otherwise... somewhere[ on the cowl it's self. Common problem. I have yet to have a dry cab honestly.

tattoo · 10-18-2005, 12:33 AM

sorry i couldnt make pic bigger, the bottom right corner of winshield will slowly rot were seam is.(you should see small rust spot under windshield frame and near cowl area). this area gets holes that will leak right through to the interior it WILL cause the problems you seek(you can see the black paint where i've had to repair the same area for the same problem). you may also have water/dirt/leaves buildup on the inside of the outer cowl corners which is holding water in it. I recommend pulling fender and putting a drain hole under this area on both sides to prevent cab rot in the future. with a good light you should see or feel dampness up under this area inside the cab. Do you have a/c maybe its condensation somehow?

724wdcopper · 10-18-2005, 12:57 AM

tattoo, i think you may be on to something there. i guess that's just one more reason to think about a new cab, one with good rockers, floors, corners, now cowl/windshield! i may have a line on a 72 3/4 ton 2wd with factory clearance lights.... might have to see how much he wants for it... kinda a friend, so you never can tell

thanks guys
heath

tattoo · 10-18-2005, 01:11 AM

if you ever find a cab totally rust free thats like winning the lottery. grab it without a doubt in your mind. But these areas are fixable no need to get rid of your cab just yet is there? every vehicle needs a little TLC from time to time, even a chevy if you can believe it!

10-17-2005, 10:29 PM	#1
724wdcopper graphic designer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 841	water in my cab! so, after 3 weeks of rest, i fired up my pickup and drove around the block. water POURED out of the bottom of the dash! at least a pint of water. it looks like it was pooled in the glovebox and when i hit corners, it would roll out! NOT COOL! my windshield was replaced about a year, year and a hlf ago with butyal rubber and everything (at my dad's bodyshop), so i hope it isnt that, and i had the heater core replaced about 3 months ago (my dad again, more butyal rubber). everything except the glove box is dry, it hasnt rained for a week or so... any ideas where this might be coming from?

10-17-2005, 11:20 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: water in my cab! one spot is where the factory antenna wire came into the truck. If the antenna was removed, then there is a hole. Otherwise... somewhere[ on the cowl it's self. Common problem. I have yet to have a dry cab honestly.

10-18-2005, 12:33 AM	#3
tattoo "Bondo, just say no!" Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Barrie Ontario Canada Posts: 75	Re: water in my cab! sorry i couldnt make pic bigger, the bottom right corner of winshield will slowly rot were seam is.(you should see small rust spot under windshield frame and near cowl area). this area gets holes that will leak right through to the interior it WILL cause the problems you seek(you can see the black paint where i've had to repair the same area for the same problem). you may also have water/dirt/leaves buildup on the inside of the outer cowl corners which is holding water in it. I recommend pulling fender and putting a drain hole under this area on both sides to prevent cab rot in the future. with a good light you should see or feel dampness up under this area inside the cab. Do you have a/c maybe its condensation somehow? Attached Images __________________ "WORK NOW, SLEEP WHEN I'M DEAD, SPEND EVERY PENNY I MAKE" 69 C-10 SWB Stepside (ground up resto in progress) 86 Yugo 69 Honda pc50 moped see my work @ http://www.myspace.com/inkorperated free site for pics Last edited by tattoo; 10-18-2005 at 12:45 AM.

10-18-2005, 12:57 AM	#4
724wdcopper graphic designer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 841	Re: water in my cab! tattoo, i think you may be on to something there. i guess that's just one more reason to think about a new cab, one with good rockers, floors, corners, now cowl/windshield! i may have a line on a 72 3/4 ton 2wd with factory clearance lights.... might have to see how much he wants for it... kinda a friend, so you never can tell thanks guys heath

10-18-2005, 01:11 AM	#5
tattoo "Bondo, just say no!" Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Barrie Ontario Canada Posts: 75	Re: water in my cab! if you ever find a cab totally rust free thats like winning the lottery. grab it without a doubt in your mind. But these areas are fixable no need to get rid of your cab just yet is there? every vehicle needs a little TLC from time to time, even a chevy if you can believe it! __________________ "WORK NOW, SLEEP WHEN I'M DEAD, SPEND EVERY PENNY I MAKE" 69 C-10 SWB Stepside (ground up resto in progress) 86 Yugo 69 Honda pc50 moped see my work @ http://www.myspace.com/inkorperated free site for pics



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