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option B9:
Hi everyone, I'm bringing this post from General Discussion to Projects & Restorations because I have no choice but to do some work on it to keep the water out and make it safe to drive until I can devote more time to the project, the Summer or Fall of 2024.
We had an unexpected rain last Wednesday night, and I did not have the tarp covering the GS and the trunk was all wet the next day. So to prevent any further damage I had to open up the crispy spots under the original vinyl top and see the damage and temporarily patch it. I cut open both sides in the lower corners, both sides had large holes. Then I removed the lower molding, and the whole lower channel was filled with dirt. I used the shop vac to clean out the channel and I noticed the the channel was rotted completely, from one end to the other. To make the temporary fix I used 1/2 foam backing rod to take up the space in the channel then I covered it with a thin layer of 100% black silicone caulk. To repair the large holes on each side. I primed the rusted areas, then covered it with gaffers tape then a thin layer of silicone to water proof it. I let it dry over night . I water tested it and no leaks. See photos..
Next problem, no right brake lights. :icon_scratch:
Tony
elagache:
Sorry to hear about the unexpected damage Tony,
The weather is definitely more volatile these days.
Edouard
telriv:
Part of the norm & to be expected on a 58yr. old vehicle.
Luckily some of the problem is available, I think GTO is the same.
Just A LOT of work to replace.
That'll learn ya to put the cover on it.
In comparison the brake lights are easy.
1st, thing to check is grounds.
Tom T.
schlepcar:
You're a brave man lifting that vinyl. Now that you have swam half way across you can't really turn back. Front glass,rear glass....some metal work and duraglass. I would think it could be done without getting below mouldings. I don't think I have seen many that have not rusted there. Some of these cars got the vinyl top added just to cover the rust after they were traded in.
option B9:
Hi everyone :hello: The rust repair does not scare me at all. Looking for a repro patch panel OR taking photos and sending them down to DVAP in AZ is the time consuming part that I don't mind doing in the off season. Tom, I will look into Pontiac replacement panels and see if they have something I can use. Now the brake lights not working problem is definitely in the steering column, because the previous owner has a button on the dash with a wire going up into the column to operate the horn and if you jiggle the signal light lever the brake lights work then eventually stop working.. I need to pull the wheel and get the replacement parts...
Tony
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