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07-06-2013, 10:40 AM | #1 |
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Gutter ?s on 31 slant window
Are the gutters 1 or 2 pieces? i expected to find two pieces, but so far i just see one. Due to rust I need to remove the rain gutters. A previous owner attempted to weld the gutters to the roof (gutters are steel not aluminum) so that is adding to the problem. Anyone have experience with this?
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07-06-2013, 10:44 AM | #2 |
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Re: Gutter ?s on 31 slant window
They are 1 piece steel gutters welded to the top. If those gutters are still in good shape, be careful with them and re-use/restore them if you can.
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07-06-2013, 11:02 AM | #3 |
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Re: Gutter ?s on 31 slant window
I don't know if they are worth saving. This is what both look like from rear doors back. The fronts have some issues, but the backs are pretty rusted. Opinions?
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07-06-2013, 11:34 AM | #4 |
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Re: Gutter ?s on 31 slant window
I would definately work to save that!
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07-06-2013, 11:48 AM | #5 | |
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Re: Gutter ?s on 31 slant window
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Often with reproduction parts you spend more time making them fit then it takes to repair an original part.
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07-06-2013, 01:33 PM | #6 |
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07-06-2013, 06:07 PM | #7 |
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Re: Gutter ?s on 31 slant window
you will never get the rust out from behind the gutters without removing them...... they are spot welded on you can drill out the spot welds and remove them and try to save what you have. if it was me I would look for a set of originals that are good on a junk body, they are out there. when you remove yours only drill on the gutter side. if you find a section of a top with good gutters only drill them from the back side. I have had to do this a couple times it is a lot of work, but you will end up with a better job when finished.
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07-06-2013, 08:15 PM | #8 |
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Re: Gutter ?s on 31 slant window
Ok guys, you talked me into giving it a try. The old ones definitely have to come off in order to get to the rust and do a couple of repairs on the car itself.
It would be great to find a good set of originals to use. If any of you run across a set please let me know. Thanks. |
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