My new old truck

[tarafied1]

the weird part is how does water get in there? I have looked at the drip rail on mine and I can't find any visual evidence of a leak. Paint is still good too, but when it rain, water runs out of the rust like faucet

 

[Fst Blk]

Idk but I bet when I get in there and do the repair I'll have a better understanding. I bet it's at the windshield seal though.

 

[tarafied1]

I was thinking that too, the windshield seal could be old and brittle... but it must "fill up" with water because the holes are above the windshield.

 

[tarafied1]

I have a customer with a 70 C10 with the same windshield rust too. Must be pretty common.

the fact that a patch panel is available for that part must mean it is a common problem. I thought my truck was unique!

 

[Fst Blk]

I've messed with a few of these trucks over the years and it's pretty common. I've seen guys trash the cabs with this rust before.

 

[tarafied1]

I was thinking that would be pretty tough to fix myself

 

[Fst Blk]

Hope not lol

 

[msell66]

And...3 on the tree is the BEST theft deterrent!

 

[Fst Blk]

Mines a 350 turbo... I hate the old column shift manuals. I struggle with those..

 

[tarafied1]

I noticed the third pedal too. did it used to be manual?
I was taught to drive a manual on a column shift. My youngest son's 67 Chevy van was a three on the tree. I taught him to drive it. It is a bit tricky when the parts are worn.

 

[Fst Blk]

Yeah, it was originally a 3 speed on the column. It was already converted when I got the truck years ago. I'll pull that clutch pedal out one day. I bet it might bring a dollar or 2.

 

[msell66]

 

[tarafied1]

yes, it would

 

[stangg]

the weird part is how does water get in there? I have looked at the drip rail on mine and I can't find any visual evidence of a leak. Paint is still good too, but when it rain, water runs out of the rust like faucet

Are you sure the sealant at the bottom of the drip rail is intact? On a lot of old cars the sealant dries out, shrinks, gets brittle and cracks. Clean the drip rail real good for inspection. This stuff works good for temporary fixes, cleans off easily when you're ready for a permanent repair.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Gardner-Bender-1-lb-Plug-Duct-Seal-Compound-DS-110/100212441

 

[Midlife]

Are you sure the sealant at the bottom of the drip rail is intact? On a lot of old cars the sealant dries out, shrinks, gets brittle and cracks. Clean the drip rail real good for inspection. This stuff works good for temporary fixes, cleans off easily when your ready for a permanent repair.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Gardner-Bender-1-lb-Plug-Duct-Seal-Compound-DS-110/100212441

I've seen that product referred to as "Monkey Shit", and it does work well!

 

[tarafied1]

there is no sealant. It's welded and painted solid. No paint pealing or cracks that I can see. I'll take a pic in the day light tomorrow

 

[flysure100]

So, long story short this was my old truck when I was 19-20. I bought it back today. Been sitting for the past 15 years with the occasional start up. Happy she's back. This will be my boys truck.

That is neat!

 

[cmayna]

Nice update on that Chebbie. Glad to see it becoming a daily

 

[Fst Blk]

Nice update on that Chebbie. Glad to see it becoming a daily

Thanks Craig. Takes a chevy post to stir you from your nap lol.


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[FordDude]

Thanks Craig. Takes a chevy post to stir you from your nap lol.


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