swc@cbsck.UUCP (Scott W. Collins) (12/21/84)
Since my response to the query concerning the leaks in
the early '70s Chevys, I have become yet another byte or two
more knowledgeable in the field. It seems that the early
'70s Novas, and especially the '71s, had a horrendous problem
with taillight seals. The seal would crack a little due to
body flex and then the body would rust aound the taillight.
Result: open shot to the trunk...
Also, another note that I neglected to mention; many full
and midsize Chevrolet models with the raised trunk pan (where
there is a little nitch on either side of the trunk next to
the body wall which allowed access to a running light in the
rear quarters) have a drain plug built-in in that nitch. To
find it look towards the back of the trunk (the end towards
the front of the car) in that nitch. It's on the little wall
opposite the body wall. It's about 1 inch in diameter. I
popped these plugs and any water sitting in these gulleys
(nitches) drained right out. This added a lot of life to my
rear quarter panels and has enabled me to put off major body
work for over 2 years.
Brian Tymchak
AT&T NS, Columbusblt@cbsck.UUCP (Brian Tymchak) (12/21/84)
but it's only a figment of your imagination. Actually, we had a
few problems with the net and needed to test the system. I was
the author of the article, and, therefore, accept any accolades
stemming from it. Any criticism????... Send it to Scott..
Brian Tymchak
AT&T NS, Columbus