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Technical => Body/Appearance/Interior => Topic started by: blain_gatterdam on December 01, 2010, 12:43:34 AM

Title: drain holes for tbird door
Post by: blain_gatterdam on December 01, 2010, 12:43:34 AM
I was reading a thread yesterday (dont remember who) but they were discussing clogged drain holes in the bottom of the door starting rust because of the bad dew wipe.

I was curious where these holes were, I'm not seeing them on this new door I just bought. Should I drill/ re/open them or is there a better spot to have them at?

I am por-15-ing the inside of my door after I rough it up in there, I just want to be double 200% sure this door will outlast me.
Title: drain holes for tbird door
Post by: Beau on December 01, 2010, 02:10:49 AM
There should be 3 or 4 or 5 slots, maybe an inch or a little longer in a row...the may be under the weatherstrip, it's been awhile since I looked, so not 100% sure...
I'm sure Jerry or Eric could probably be of better help in regards to drilling new holes if you don't have them though.
Title: drain holes for tbird door
Post by: blain_gatterdam on December 01, 2010, 03:46:26 AM
Oh, i was looking for little holes, and did not check under the strip. When I get off work ill have to pull the seal.
Title: drain holes for tbird door
Post by: thunderjet302 on December 01, 2010, 06:47:36 PM
If you want I can take pic of the underside of my doors. They look just like they rolled off the assembly line. California is great for cars :)
Title: drain holes for tbird door
Post by: Davemutt on December 02, 2010, 05:16:57 PM
Check out Jerry's picture in this thread.  You can see one about six inches in halfway up the sealer he's applying.

http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?30107-Hard-factory-quot-goo-quot-used-around-trunklid-edge&p=343932#post343932
Title: drain holes for tbird door
Post by: daminc on December 02, 2010, 05:50:51 PM
here's more
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/daminc/Doors/IMG_3967-1.jpg)

(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/daminc/Doors/IMG_3968-1.jpg)

And what happens when they clog....
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/daminc/Doors/IMG_3961.jpg)

(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/daminc/Doors/IMG_3959.jpg)
Title: drain holes for tbird door
Post by: Davemutt on December 03, 2010, 04:47:28 PM
That's ugly!

I suppose we should also keep an eye on the window weatherstrip to prevent junk from getting in the door in the first place.