Has anyone done this ?

[roger longman]

Hi all, Here's a really dumb one. When washing the Vette, water collects in the forward corners of the rear hatch, between the seal and body. Should I drill a hole for drainage, or would that cause other problems ? Thanks. Roger.

 

[KANE]

Hi all, Here's a really dumb one. When washing the Vette, water collects in the forward corners of the rear hatch, between the seal and body. Should I drill a hole for drainage, or would that cause other problems ? Thanks. Roger.

Mid America, a Corvette Action Center Supporting Vendor, sells a product for just such a modification...

C4 Corvette Rear Window Drain Kit 1984-1996 Coupe - Mid America Motorworks

From Mid America's web page...

1984-96 Coupe Corvette Rear Window Drain Kit

. Eliminate leaking or splashing water that collects in rear window area!
. 15 minute installation!
. Alloy and ABS construction to prevent corrosion!
Say good-bye to exterior streaking and soggy interiors due to water collection in the corners of your 1984-96 Corvette's rear window. When installed, these tubes allow the water to drain, preventing rust and damage to internal surfaces. Minor drilling required (hidden by weatherstrip).​

Note: Drain tubing is Black or Clear depending on manufacturer.​

Hope that helps...

 

[vetteoz]

water collects in the forward corners of the rear hatch, between the seal and body.

Leaf blower works

 

[Rabbit]

Turkey baster works ok.

 

[roger longman]

Thanks oz and rabbit, what harm will I do if I just drill a hole ? Roger.

 

[CorvetteArchives]

JESUS H! DONT DO IT!!!!!!! :W

STUPIDEST THING I EVER DID was put that Mid America kit in!

Seriously....it caused a stress crack in the seam to develop FROM that corner....even after it was repaired it still wasnt 100% again and the paint has since cracked. There is a TSB on early 84's for that seam crack problem that mentions it was reinforced in later c4's. But even with the added reinforcement its just asking for trouble!!!

 

[CorvetteArchives]

Thanks oz and rabbit, what harm will I do if I just drill a hole ? Roger.

Besides the above structural problem...the water will drain directly into the rear storage area!hnoes Thats why they added the tube...

 

[vetteoz]

YouTube - how to dry your car easily

 

[89blackvette]

Take a spin in the car try to run 100 to 120 mph for 10 minutes and it will dry your car. If that fails increase the speed and try again.

 

[roger longman]

Thanks CorvetteArchives,oz and 89blackvette, Those were exactly the problems I feared. I'm normally doing between 110 and 120 mph, when I'm washing it, perhaps that's half the problem ! Ithink I'll try extra sealing in those areas. Roger.