Getting Water Through Side Vents... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BigSix · 08-08-2014, 11:22 AM

Just tightening up my cab and noticed I get water through both side floor vents when the truck is parked and it rains. I dont think I really need those vents once I add AC. What would you do? Whats the best way to seal them? Weld or is just make a plate and silicon it on?

LostMy65 · 08-08-2014, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BigSix

Just tightening up my cab and noticed I get water through both side floor vents when the truck is parked and it rains. I dont think I really need those vents once I add AC. What would you do? Whats the best way to seal them? Weld or is just make a plate and silicon it on?

The water is coming from somewhere above those vents. Plugging up, or putting a plate over those vents won't solve the possible bigger issue.
Try and trace back how the water is getting in there.

1963c-10 · 08-08-2014, 11:52 AM

May be holes in the outer box...common rust place and water will blow in

61K10 · 08-08-2014, 12:38 PM

make sure the drain holes in the outer cowl at the bottom are not plugged up. you can see the drain in this pic of my tk.

63burban · 08-08-2014, 01:27 PM

Your windshield may be the culprit

forestb · 08-08-2014, 04:22 PM

Just move to California and you will not have to worry about rain getting into your cab.

AcampoDave · 08-08-2014, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by forestb

Just move to California and you will not have to worry about rain getting into your cab.

Sad and true, when I read the title of the post I was like...how does water get in there? But then I reminded myself that it does rain in other states.

MailManX2 · 08-08-2014, 08:37 PM

Right above the hole for the side vent there is a splash guard, gutter thingy. If that's rusted it'll allow water into the side vents.

I ended up replacing the cowl on my 60 Apache and replaced the splash guard thingys too because they had quite a bit of rust where they were spot welded to the cab..

LostMy65 · 08-08-2014, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MailManX2

Right above the hole for the side vent there is a splash guard, gutter thingy. If that's rusted it'll allow water into the side vents.

I ended up replacing the cowl on my 60 Apache and replaced the splash guard thingys too because they had quite a bit of rust where they were spot welded to the cab..

It's a good chance you're correct.
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Mine was rusted out too.
What did you use to for a new splash guard thingy?
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Originally Posted by LostMy65

I had a leak in the cab.
I found it at a seam under the vent cowl cover.
I dug into it yesterday.
There's about forty spot welds.
I wasn't looking forward to drilling all them out.
It went a lot easier than I expected.

Here are a few pics:

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

Got the patch piece from the donor cab cut to size.
Fits good.
I'll probably try and get it cleaned up and tacked in tomorrow.

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**ChiefRocka** · 08-08-2014, 10:22 PM

Going thru the same thing now with my Burban

Softpatch · 08-08-2014, 10:34 PM

thanks for the pictures ..."Very interesting"

MailManX2 · 08-09-2014, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

It's a good chance you're correct.
.
Mine was rusted out too.
What did you use to for a new splash guard thingy?
.

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I just bent up a new piece of sheet metal and welded it into place.

ls60apache · 08-09-2014, 09:55 PM

im afraid im going to be doing the same thing......those vent holes will make nice speaker mounts after building a sealed cover.

cab_01 · 08-10-2014, 11:11 AM

I just made some plates and covered them. I used sealant around the edge. I thought about putting speakers in there but worried about water getting in.

**ChiefRocka** · 08-10-2014, 11:24 AM

If you check out my burban build, you will see I am, doing the same thing now.

But since I will be going vintage air (which the vent gets a cover plate) I will be fabbing the whole inner structure out of a solid piece, eliminating the kick panel vent.

Drivers side as well.

08-08-2014, 11:22 AM	#1
BigSix Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MD/VA/PA Or Inbetween Posts: 413	Getting Water Through Side Vents... Just tightening up my cab and noticed I get water through both side floor vents when the truck is parked and it rains. I dont think I really need those vents once I add AC. What would you do? Whats the best way to seal them? Weld or is just make a plate and silicon it on?

08-08-2014, 11:52 AM	#3
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Getting Water Through Side Vents... May be holes in the outer box...common rust place and water will blow in __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

08-08-2014, 12:38 PM	#4
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: Getting Water Through Side Vents... make sure the drain holes in the outer cowl at the bottom are not plugged up. you can see the drain in this pic of my tk. Attached Images __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

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63burban Chevy addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iron Ridge, WI Posts: 1,085	Re: Getting Water Through Side Vents... Your windshield may be the culprit

08-08-2014, 04:22 PM	#6
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,601	Re: Getting Water Through Side Vents... Just move to California and you will not have to worry about rain getting into your cab.

08-08-2014, 08:37 PM	#8
MailManX2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ledyard, CT Posts: 119	Re: Getting Water Through Side Vents... Right above the hole for the side vent there is a splash guard, gutter thingy. If that's rusted it'll allow water into the side vents. I ended up replacing the cowl on my 60 Apache and replaced the splash guard thingys too because they had quite a bit of rust where they were spot welded to the cab.. __________________ Ken B 60 Chevy Apache 2019 Chevy Silverado Z71 Why buy something when you can build it for twice the price.. Just because something can be done doesn't mean it should be done...

08-08-2014, 10:22 PM	#10
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Getting Water Through Side Vents... Going thru the same thing now with my Burban __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

08-08-2014, 10:34 PM	#11
Softpatch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vashon WA Posts: 969	Re: Getting Water Through Side Vents... thanks for the pictures ..."Very interesting" __________________ My Spelling is Not Incorrect...It's 'Creative' . . 1966 C-20 .....Swap 91 G-30(5.7 FI)/4L80E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789617 59 Viking Revival .. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632341

08-09-2014, 09:55 PM	#13
ls60apache Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: stony creek va Posts: 236	Re: Getting Water Through Side Vents... im afraid im going to be doing the same thing......those vent holes will make nice speaker mounts after building a sealed cover.

08-10-2014, 11:11 AM	#14
cab_01 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 67	Re: Getting Water Through Side Vents... I just made some plates and covered them. I used sealant around the edge. I thought about putting speakers in there but worried about water getting in.

08-10-2014, 11:24 AM	#15
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Getting Water Through Side Vents... If you check out my burban build, you will see I am, doing the same thing now. But since I will be going vintage air (which the vent gets a cover plate) I will be fabbing the whole inner structure out of a solid piece, eliminating the kick panel vent. Drivers side as well. __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"



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