1960 WATER DRAIN HOLE LOCATIONS
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1960 WATER DRAIN HOLE LOCATIONS
Chevrolet bodies are designed with drain provisions to carry off water which normally enters certain areas of the body It is important that these drain hole locations be cleaned periodically to ensure proper drainage On new cars the drain locations in the underbody should be inspected to make sure that undercoating is not plugging the drain outlets. All of the drain hole locations in the body are shown in Diagram 3.
Each door is designed with two drain holes (A) which are located along the door bottom. Their purpose is to drain off water which enters the door inner construction. Each hole is covered by a sealing strip which prevents dust entry into the body The shaded surface of the sealing strip should be lubricated periodically to prevent the strip from sticking to the metal.
A drain hole (B) is located in the rocker inner panel beneath the rear quarter window area, and is covered by a sealing strip which prevents dust entry into the rear quarter inner construction. The purpose of this hole is to provide drainage for the water which enters the rear quarter construction beneath the rear quarter window. The shaded surface of the sealing strip should be lubricated periodically to prevent the scrip from sticking to the metal.
A drain hole (C) is located behind the rear wheelhouse panel and is formed in the rear quarter outer and rear compartment filler panel pinch weld flange . The purpose of this opening is to ensure complete drainage of any moisture which may accumulate in the inner construction while the body is in service .
Each lid is designed with two drain holes (D) at the lower edge of the lid. The purpose of these holes is to provide drainage for any water which may accumulate in the lid inner construction. The drain hole (E) in convertible models , is located in the floor pan at each rear quarter just forward of the folding top compartment brace. A short drain hose designed to prevent dust entry is installed in each hole.
A drain hose (H) is located at the rear lower corner of the rear quarter window of station wagons adjacent to the rear window opening pillar (Diagram 4). On the right side of 9-passenger styles, the hose is located at the lower front corner of the quarter window. The lower end of the d rain hose is installed in the rear end panel behind the bumper
A drain hole (I) is located at the bottom of the right and left tail gate opening lock pillar on station wagons. A short drain hose is installed in each hole to prevent d ust entry The purpose of these drains is to provide drainage for water which becomes trapped between the tail gate and body lock pillars.
