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Posted: 2/9/05 12:10pm Message 1 of 3
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sussex, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 L71 riverside gold convertible on frame restoration numbers matching motor 4:11 factory rear 4speed with hooker side pipes
I have been trying to find the source of a leak. When ever I get caught in a hard rain I have water dripping on my leg. I have searched high and low for the source and can't seem to locate it. I am trying to find the drain holes where the wipers are located, if there is such a hole,  where is it located.  any help would be appreciated


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Posted: 2/9/05 5:35pm Message 2 of 3
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
Look back in the corner of the cowl area, just inside the front fender below the bottom of the corner of the windsheild.


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Posted: 2/9/05 8:26pm Message 3 of 3
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Duncanville, TX - USA
Joined: 11/8/2003
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Mine leaks too! My car is leaking around the windshield, though, and I know where it is coming from. It's possible yours is leaking at the sides of the w-shield, behind the moulding, and then running down to the lower dash, running across, and then dripping on your leg. Take the kick-panels off, and the top & side mouldings of the w-shield, have someone spray water over the glass outside while you watch from the inside. You should be able to find the culprit that way. If the area inside the kick panels gets watery first, I would suspect a leak at the cowl area,possibly a crack in the bonded area of the cowl. If you see water coming down the side of the glass, then the w-shield needs to be resealed,or there could be some rust-bunnies at work! Just a couple of suggestions.    


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