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I looked at a '64 Coupe today, and the carpets were wet (from recent rain/snow). This car is at a dealer. Just wanted to see if anyone knew of a specific/common place to look for the leak? The dealer is going to look into it, but I'm reaching out to the experience here.
Thanks!
You didn't state where the carpets are wet - if it is in the foot wells where your feet would normally be check the corner of the wins d shield - aid if that is the area that is wet that car may have a bird cage rust problem - which is very expensive to fix.
I looked at a '64 Coupe today, and the carpets were wet (from recent rain/snow). This car is at a dealer. Just wanted to see if anyone knew of a specific/common place to look for the leak? The dealer is going to look into it, but I'm reaching out to the experience here.
Thanks!
HaHa! I have owned 20 Corvettes and never had one that DID NOT LEAK.
First check to make sure it is not antifreeze from a leaking heater core.
You need to run a water hose over it starting at the windshield vented cowl covers. Ther are drains in them that exist under the car near the back off the front wheel well openings. If they are clear you will see water running out of them. From there go to the bottom of the windshield with the water hose to see if you have any water dripping from under the dash. Then move on to the top of the windshield and check again. Those are the most common places that you will find 99% of leaks.
Both side leaks will probably not be the core..... Could be running down along and under your door weather stripping....but as others have stated......Could be a lot of things.... A head need s to go under the dash and get a good look.........Was the Corvette out in the rain, parked, or was it being driven in the rain?
To elaborate in the vents 68heli mentioned, they tend to accumulate leaves, acorns, twigs etc over the years until plugged. Then the water will back up until it finds its way through the vent into the car. Here's a sample of what can be in there.
This is where paying for an inspection from a professional that specializes in C2 Corvettes comes in handy, because if its a windshield leak, that has lead to a rusty birdcage, you'll want to run away from that corvette, and save the $20k or more in disassembly, repairs, repaint and reassembly. Let's hope its not that though, but it "could" be, and it is a big red flag to me.
Last edited by Rob_64-365; Jan 25, 2022 at 09:44 PM.
I have to put my two cents in, the only way to dry the carpets properly, is to remove from the car, and after dry shampoo the rugs, other wise car will stink.
I did and why would anyone do that dealer or not. this is not 1970 anymore. I would never trust a dealer who can't keep them indoors. sitting outside for a few days in foul weather is a good way to ruin everything
Wagonear, very good advice in Post #11. Not every old Vette is a bid problem but some are. And almost any old Vette will have various small problems. There are experts on here who will look a car over and give you a very detailed, exact list of what its good and bad points are. The more expensive the car, the more worth it their X hundred dollar fee is. We can give you names if we know a general area of the country.
A less expensive starting step is to take lots of pics of the car and post them here. Outside, interior, the 2 silver-colored metal tags under the glove box, under the door, the frame, the suspension....whatever. We collectively will tear it apart - not to be negative but so you know what type of things you'll be dealing with.
Also - tell us what your intention is. A basket case project to tinker with? A top-line beauty to enter for judging? A reliable driver you can cruise in but not do much wrench work (hopefully)? Your needs and expectations need to be considered.
Good luck and this group is full of people who love these cars. Just be advised there are a lot of things to beware of as you make our purchase.
I did and why would anyone do that dealer or not. this is not 1970 anymore. I would never trust a dealer who can't keep them indoors. sitting outside for a few days in foul weather is a good way to ruin everything
So because the car is outside on a dealer's lot "for a few days", he shouldn't bother looking at it?
What I'm looking for is a C2, preferably a stick, one that has been well maintained, and more of the high end. I can do all the mechanical work myself, but would rather just polish and drive. It would be a weekend car for nice days.
I've been looking lately and came across this 1964 Coupe, and started looking into it. I've done some research on it, and today was the first time I went to just look at it. I took some pictures of some of the numbers and they match up. I'll make a decision tomorrow if I plan to go forward, and if that's the case I'll go back on Thursday and put the information you highlighted on this forum for some suggestions.
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I too, got caught in a rain squal at a car show once and both footwell sides flooded. All rubber is in place and like new..............only cause may have been replacement windshield installed by previous owner that I've read through different posts mentioning thinner glass thickness with gasket not conforming correctly for a tight seal. Many of my C-2 friends have also dealt with this dilemma. begee22
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