leaking trunk

[Mark McDonald <tomswift@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've done all these things and still haven't been able to locate the leak
in the trunk of my '71.

I believe it is now coming from the area of the taillight.

The neighbor with hose/me in trunk trick yeilded nothing.

I may have to live with it.

MM

Peter Engel wrote:

> Kevin,
>
> I second John's statements -- the leak source is probably not the
> seal/weatherstrip.
> Take a look at the deep trough running around the trunk opening.  That
> thing is a rain gutter to carry water away from the weatherstrip.  It
> can handle a LOT of water if you keep the pine needles, maple spinners,
> and other debris out of it.  In fact, you could probably REMOVE the
> weatherstrip entirely, park the car in the rain, and not get water in
> the trunk.  Severe downpours and squirting with a hose are a different
> story...
> The real leak source is probably at the rear window lower corners or
> under the vinyl top below that.  The fiberglass insert used to reduce
> the rear window opening size is another potential leak spot.  Also check
> the seams where the quarter panels are joined to the panel hehind the
> rear window.
> With a trunk as big as your car has, finding a leak source is pretty
> easy.  Just get in the trunk with a flashlight and close it up.  Have a
> helper pour or spray water onto the trunk lid STARTING AT THE REAR EDGE
> and work forward until the leak is revealed.  Take a towel in there with
> you!
> Pete in PA
> 70 LeBaron
>