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**slepysal** · 11-26-2015, 03:40 PM

So my 1960 has no rain gutter "dimple" to allow the water to drain. I don't want to fill them.
I was thinking of drilling a small hole in a corner to help therm drain.
Dose any one have a better idea or solution?
thanks in advance

'63GENIII · 11-27-2015, 12:10 PM

Mine has a small hole that looks like it was punched. Want me to get a pic of it for you? If it were me, I'd drill it.

'63GENIII · 11-27-2015, 12:33 PM

Got bored and took a pic. Kind of a weird shape hole.

jonzcustomshop · 11-27-2015, 12:41 PM

my suburban and later trucks have those same holes, probably an "improvement" that gm did- maybe people were complaining about water just sitting in the gutter?

**slepysal** · 11-27-2015, 12:47 PM

Thanks for the pics. I've seen those on later models and I agree they were added on to clear the drip rails.
Ok I ll drill a hole paint it and see what happens thanks again.

'63GENIII · 11-27-2015, 12:48 PM

Taking the pictures just reminded me that I have to seam seal my gutters... which means getting the rust out of the gutters first. UGGHH!

65 C20 · 11-27-2015, 01:07 PM

Was just wondering if there was just the 2 holes, 1 on each side or is there ones by the front two ?
The reason I am asking is that the PO put sealer up there and blocked off the back holes.

'63GENIII · 11-27-2015, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65 C20

Was just wondering if there was just the 2 holes, 1 on each side or is there ones by the front two ?
The reason I am asking is that the PO put sealer up there and blocked off the back holes.

I just looked again. No holes in front. The PO of mine took all of the seam sealer out so I can pretty much see all of the gutters.... and the rust! Luckily its not rot yet. Still gives me anxiety when I think about it though.

65 C20 · 11-27-2015, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '63GENIII

I just looked again. No holes in front. The PO of mine took all of the seam sealer out so I can pretty much see all of the gutters.... and the rust! Luckily its not rot yet. Still gives me anxiety when I think about it though.

Thanks 63 GENIII.
I will drill out the sealer and touch up the paint.

jonzcustomshop · 11-27-2015, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65 C20

Was just wondering if there was just the 2 holes, 1 on each side or is there ones by the front two ?
The reason I am asking is that the PO put sealer up there and blocked off the back holes.

I will have to double check, but I think my 65 has holes above the rain gutter on the front post, and in the back like the ones pictured.-4 total

scuderia · 11-27-2015, 02:27 PM

4 holes, two on each side front and back.... as the photos shows a little more like a slot ( i put a zip tie in mine when resealing to keep clear).

'63GENIII · 11-27-2015, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scuderia

4 holes, two on each side front and back.... as the photos shows a little more like a slot ( i put a zip tie in mine when resealing to keep clear).

I like the zip tie idea. Thats a good one!

11-26-2015, 03:40 PM	#1
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Gutters So my 1960 has no rain gutter "dimple" to allow the water to drain. I don't want to fill them. I was thinking of drilling a small hole in a corner to help therm drain. Dose any one have a better idea or solution? thanks in advance __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

11-27-2015, 12:10 PM	#2
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: Gutters Mine has a small hole that looks like it was punched. Want me to get a pic of it for you? If it were me, I'd drill it. __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

11-27-2015, 12:33 PM	#3
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: Gutters Got bored and took a pic. Kind of a weird shape hole. Attached Images __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

11-27-2015, 12:41 PM	#4
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Gutters my suburban and later trucks have those same holes, probably an "improvement" that gm did- maybe people were complaining about water just sitting in the gutter? __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

11-27-2015, 12:47 PM	#5
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Gutters Thanks for the pics. I've seen those on later models and I agree they were added on to clear the drip rails. Ok I ll drill a hole paint it and see what happens thanks again. __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

11-27-2015, 12:48 PM	#6
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: Gutters Taking the pictures just reminded me that I have to seam seal my gutters... which means getting the rust out of the gutters first. UGGHH! __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

11-27-2015, 01:07 PM	#7
65 C20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Comox BC Posts: 337	Re: Gutters Was just wondering if there was just the 2 holes, 1 on each side or is there ones by the front two ? The reason I am asking is that the PO put sealer up there and blocked off the back holes.

11-27-2015, 02:27 PM	#11
scuderia Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: SAN FRANCISCO Posts: 447	Re: Gutters 4 holes, two on each side front and back.... as the photos shows a little more like a slot ( i put a zip tie in mine when resealing to keep clear). __________________ '66 C10 SWB '64 C2 roadster '38 Indian Scout Flattracker '70 Triumph T120R '81 Laverda Jota

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