Coupe/roadster trunk water drain

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Richard Lorenz

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Ford allowed water to drain from the trunk / rumble area onto body parts that have been rusted out on many such cars. Has anyone modified water drainage from that rear area to dump it directly to the road? Any ideas on how to do that?
 
Richard, think this through.... If the floor pans are removed and everything is epoxied prior to assembly (riveting them in) and then the entire sub-rails & pans are painted with a top-coat of paint, when the water drains down onto the pans, it will exit out the holes just as original. Water getting on these panels is no different than water getting on your modern day car's sheetmetal. It will not rust out. Just replace them and make sure the drain holes are there and all will be well with no need for modifications.

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The roadster water drain system is designed so that any water that gets into the rumble gutters drops down to the inside curved inner panel which has several holes for drainage. The holes lead to the road. I don't understand why this needs to be improved! I am currently installing floorpans in a 29 roadster.
 
Richard, nice to see you plan on driving the car! Most A's don't see the light of day unless it is 75F and sunny. I know a guy who won't go 10 miles without stressing over the weather radar on his laptop. Sort of the antithesis of "Storm Chasers".
 
MikeK said:
Richard, nice to see you plan on driving the car! Most A's don't see the light of day unless it is 75F and sunny. I know a guy who won't go 10 miles without stressing over the weather radar on his laptop. Sort of the antithesis of "Storm Chasers".
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I guess a lot of owners must have there sweet cars made out of sugar and it will dissolve with any water.
 
I did a stupid on my coupe.I was so excited to get the interior in it that i forgot to test the roof to see if it leaked.Was a new one on it when i got it.I know im going to find out one day for sure.But i also watch the weather a lot but it dont really deter me much. RAY
 
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