Question about the window-to-trunk drainage channels.

[willhaven]

You know, the ones that run from the rear window to the trunk channel. Are these necessary, do they actually function well to divert water from the rear window?

Since I'm doing a custom and I'm shaving door handles and signals, etc, I thought I'd have those channels filled in too.

Thoughts?

[ted]

you mean the seam between the qtr panel and the filler (dutchmen) panel?

[MEK-Dangerfield]

you mean the seam between the qtr panel and the filler (dutchmen) panel?

I believe that's what he means. It's a common rust area.   

  Mike

[willhaven]

Yeah, the seam there. Is it necessary?

I'd like to eliminate it entirely.

[ksierens]

I don't think there is any useful reason for it.  They probably just filled it with caulk because bondo may crack with the body flexing.

[MEK-Dangerfield]

I don't think there is any useful reason for it.  They probably just filled it with caulk because bondo may crack with the body flexing.

   

[willhaven]

So you should be able to just weld it and grind it smooth?

[DAYLEY/CHALLENGER]

I wondered about that area too.   Since it was where there was a panel joint, it was easier to manufacture without doing a weld job.   It would look nicer without the seam.

[willhaven]

Cool, I think I'll call my guys tomorrow and tell them to nix the seams. Thanks for the input.

[422STROKER]

I told them to clean them out and they got filled, hope that it lasts.

Tom

[willhaven]

Hopefully they're thin enough to weld them in and grind them down. I don't know if I'd trust any kind of filler for the long haul.