C3 - Stop Water by doing This!

[@denistorres8337]

SUPER TIP, I have this issue on my 82 vett. Thanks!!

[@bobjackson4171]

There are air conditioning filter materials that are cut to fit, sold in rolls, that can be used as screens. Cuts down on noise from wind howl as well. Trim it to kinda fit and jam it into spaces like that. Will slow down water and catches all leaves and debris. Modern cars have something similar in those corners where the A pillars, hood and fenders/top of doors meet. Love the heck out of your super informative, well made vids and hope I’ve just contributed in some way! : ) Subscribed and liked on every one of your vids!

[@thedrivewayC3]

@@bobjackson4171 Great tip! Thanks for the kind words of support!

[@bobjackson4171]

@@thedrivewayC3 No, THANK YOU! I love your super informative videos and wish you all the best! Thanks for the reply as well!

[@porterhollingsworth9909]

Thank you so much for this video, you're a life saver! Me and my grandfather are working on his old 71 and we have been trying to figure out why it leaks from the vents.

[@thedrivewayC3]

Happy to help. I’m just learning a day or two ahead of you! Good luck with your restoration. (It’s OK to use modern materials, BTW)

[@garymcdougle-82]

My 82 has the screens but I will blow the gunk out. Great tip.

[@kellywilliamson3643]

If you can pop off the vent doors it is a bit easier to really get down in that cavity. I did mine a while back and was amazed at how much crap was down there. Good heads-up for everyone with a C3.

[@thedrivewayC3]

I looked at popping off the vent doors, but it wasn’t apparent how. Got a tip?

[@kellywilliamson3643]

@@thedrivewayC3 They are spring loaded. Press the door upward to compress the spring and then you can pull the pin out of the bottom hole then tilt it toward the outside and the upper pin will drop out of the top hole.

[@thedrivewayC3]

@@kellywilliamson3643 Thanks - I knew it was simple, but you still need to know how!

[@pete7971]

Years ago when I would take the vette out and it rained, the water would drip into the drivers foot rest area. The day I go in the dash I hope there are no surprises. I think I might try the black sealant- some type of flex seal

[@thedrivewayC3]

Black flex seal is a great idea. That stuff works! I think I’ll pour some down the side from the wiper bay and let it find the gaps.

[@whatyaworkingontoday5018]

Replace those screens people. Don't park under trees if possible and check it with every oil change.

[@whatyaworkingontoday5018]

My car was supposedly garaged and it was completely packed solid. Luckily it was dry, but if I hadn't noticed it, it was going to be a bad situation real quick.

[@whatyaworkingontoday5018]

I was thinking of a way to seal it off to a smaller drain tube opening for the water. If debris gathered it would stay in the wiper area and would be easier to see a problem and clean it. Not hidden down at the bottom.

[@thedrivewayC3]

I think that’s what the screens are for, but they don’t last and it seems like people don’t replace them. Might as well cone up with a new solution!

[@Rodeo32145]

That’s why the birdcage rots in these areas.

[@thedrivewayC3]

Yeah - Important to keep clear!

[@beirrab]

Is that a '71? Where is the "egg crate" gills?

[@thedrivewayC3]

The louver vents have been modified to resemble 73 and later

[@nonsequitur807]

​@unboxed940 😂😂😂😂😂 you're making guys mad with your mod lol your car will be a slight restorod with the wheels, slots n other inconspicuous modifications

[@Plasmali1]

I suspect this would be the same for a c2?

[@thedrivewayC3]

I don’t know, but it’s something to consider. I think build-up of dirt in tight spaces is a universal issue with most classic cars.

[@Plasmali1]

@@thedrivewayC3 agreed