SG Lou

Anyone else experience or has this on their car?
I can't see how water can get on top of the rail. I don't drive it in the rain if I can help it but I don't have a garage so it does sit outside in the driveway.





















My plans are to remove whatever I can possible remove, wire wheel, sand, etc, etc then mask and tape off what I can't remove and hit it with the POR 15 DTM ( Direct to Metal ) Rust Preventive Top Coat in Chassis Black.

While every things apart I also want to address the corrosion around the ground points BEFORE they become a problem.

One more thing ................ What in the hell are these ?




I'm able to freely move those retaining clips so they don't seem to be holding anything back that has pressure behind it. The reason i ask is, if I can remove them for cleaning and painting I'd like to do it.

Vetteman Jack

Those silver clips go over the bolts that hold the front cradle in place.

SG Lou

Thanks Jack....That made my job that much easier

JR-01

Looks like it's been driven on roads that had ice melting chemicals at one point in the cars life.

Ricky77077

SG Lou

Not by me..........although that's what I was thinking

JR-01

I live in Wisconsin and have lost a lot of nice cars to road salt. Looks like damage caused by salt to me.

tbrowne

I noticed recently that mine has the beginnings of what you have but not nearly as advanced yet. I don't think there is any danger that the frame will rust out any time soon but I thought I'd wash the frame rail with a pressure washer and then spray the area with a rust reformer. I'll brush black, Rustoleum paint over the effected area afterward to finish off. The Rustoleum lasts a long time and it won't be noticeable to any but the most observant onlookers. My car is a daily driver and not a show car so a little rust isn't a major concern for me.

SG Lou

The looks of mine far out weigh the concern of rust through

I didn't even remotely think of using a power washer but i guess once i got the Weather Packs pulled apart and covered up I can use the PW with the low PSI tip to clean and neutralize the salt. A little spray of Simple Green wouldn't hurts either
Thanks for the suggestion

Ducati Guy

I would be very, very careful with a pressure washer. The wiring and other electrics under the hood are designed to handle moisture and spray. but not high pressure water. You really do not want to accidentally force water into anything electric.

SG Lou

"once i got the Weather Packs pulled apart and covered up I can use the PW with the low PSI tip to clean and neutralize the salt."

Ducati Guy

Good thinking. Best of luck

leadfoot4

I don't drive my 'Vette in the winter, but do have another vehicle that does see the salt laden roads. Several years ago, I stumbled upon a marine intended product called 'Salt Away'. I give my "other vehicle" a good bath with this in the spring. It's available on the 'net or in some marine supply stores.

SG Lou

Thanks Buddy !

neutron82

if the motor is ever out of the car for whatever reason that is the best time to fix the frame since you will be able to get to all the nooks and cracks much easier... a friend of mine has sanded and painted the frame on a few out of state c5s that were in the same shape... I'm really surprised you haven't already had electrical issues, the ground studs and nuts in the pics you posted look pretty bad

runner140*

My daily driver is driven in the rain once or twice a week and the frame rails look new...I don't get it.

SG Lou

yeah, I'm a little surprised myself when i took a good look at them.
Just today I soaked all 4 Ground Studs with Kroil. Hopefully when I get around to removing everything I'll be able to remove the nut without having to worry about snapping the studs off.....although I already have a drill, tap and screws ready in case they do snap off.

JR-01

Rain won't hurt it. Salt will.

leadfoot4

That's the stuff!


I buy it in gallon jugs!