Re: Convertible Rain Gutter Drain
[Re: larry4406]
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09/30/12 02:05 PM
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I've thought about it but never done it.... I think you need to form a plastic or metal cap for each end of the trough that accepts 1/2" irrigation hose which could be routed down to a hole drilled through the inside of the rocker draining under the car... The problem is leaves could block the drain... But thats an issue now & the leaves get down in the bottom of the quarter & trap moisture rather than plugging your drain
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Re: Convertible Rain Gutter Drain
[Re: RestoRick]
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10/11/12 09:33 PM
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67-69 A's have the same bum design... My quarters are rusty in front of the rear wheels also.
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Re: Convertible Rain Gutter Drain
[Re: larry4406]
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10/12/12 11:51 AM
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I thought I routed it down to the rocker panel... It dumps in the wheelhouse. I used a s/s tube, 3/8" id.
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Re: Convertible Rain Gutter Drain
[Re: Jeremiah]
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10/13/12 09:28 AM
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The interior trim panels removed will allow access...
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Re: Convertible Rain Gutter Drain
[Re: Jeremiah]
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10/13/12 09:43 AM
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Is this something I should be doing while the interior / 1/4 glass is out of our Coronet 500 convertible? Do I need to have the quarters off of the car to access this area? Sorry if this is a dumb question I am somewhat new to convertibles.
On a finished car like yours, you could block the trough by gluing in the end cap and tube with structural adhesive rather than welding. I'd hate to have sparks flying around in that car!
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Re: Convertible Rain Gutter Drain
[Re: Jeremiah]
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10/14/12 04:58 PM
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Thank you, I will take a look today.
How is Western WI treating you Rick? My mom says the falls colors were amazing this year!
Yes, the colors were incredible this year... this is a beautiful area year round without a doubt.
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