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Volney Howard Mar 18th, 02, 9:53 PM The bolted section of the bed that butts up to the bulk-head, has lifted up and causes leaking into the cab. Is this a common problem? How do I fix it? Any help most appreciated. Thanks Volney Howard 1970 SS 454 LS6 Scoots Mar 18th, 02, 10:34 PM The cover over the "smugglers box" has seen much debate here and elswhere. It is not meant to be a waterproof lid, if you remove it you will see drainage holes of good size on both sides, make sure they are clear. If water is getting into the car from this area it must be coming in around the compartment behind the driver seat. I'd be more suspicous of the rear window moulding or the vertical body seams on either side and below the window. Can you see from the inside where the leak originates? ------------------ '70 El Camino 350/350/350 Pics of my El Camino (http://users.olynet.com/scots/scots_place/FUN_STUFF/the_car/car1.htm) rwthomas Mar 19th, 02, 10:08 AM The smuggler's box is a prime place for corrosion but the rear window is usually the major culpret. There are a couple of suppliers that sell new metal for under the rear window to weld in or you can fabricate your own. ------------------ TC# 1458 1971 El Camino SB350/TH350 12 bolt posi "If the car doesn't kill you, I will" Big James 4XL Mar 19th, 02, 5:12 PM Also the seam where the flange for the cover meets the bulkhead can be a problem. Dirt and trash can accumulate there and draw moisture. I'm on my fourth Elky now and you can bet I seal the cover of mine!! I use strip caulking on the bottom and urethane seam sealer on the front and sides of the top of the panel. Don't use silcone or any non paintable caulking/sealer!!! ------------------ ACES member# 5093 Elcaminos are special! I'd rather walk around with a Chevrolet hubcap in my hand than drive a Ford Ole Paint (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/olepaint1) Volney Howard Mar 19th, 02, 6:14 PM Thanks for the replies. The H2O comes directly and with great volume into the storage compartment behind the drivers seat, so I think it's a problem under the smugglers box. I'll yank it and have a look and let you know. Thanks again VH boduke Apr 19th, 02, 4:53 PM i just POR -15'd the smugglers panel. made sure the holes were clear. had to weld in a new support on teh right side as it had rusted out though Volney Howard Apr 26th, 02, 9:20 PM <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Scoots: The cover over the "smugglers box" has seen much debate here and elswhere. It is not meant to be a waterproof lid, if you remove it you will see drainage holes of good size on both sides, make sure they are clear. If water is getting into the car from this area it must be coming in around the compartment behind the driver seat. I'd be more suspicous of the rear window moulding or the vertical body seams on either side and below the window. Can you see from the inside where the leak originates? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Volney Howard Apr 26th, 02, 9:28 PM <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Scoots: The cover over the "smugglers box" has seen much debate here and elswhere. It is not meant to be a waterproof lid, if you remove it you will see drainage holes of good size on both sides, make sure they are clear. If water is getting into the car from this area it must be coming in around the compartment behind the driver seat. I'd be more suspicous of the rear window moulding or the vertical body seams on either side and below the window. Can you see from the inside where the leak originates? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I finally removed the lid to the smugglers box and discovered that the H20 was getting in through all the huge cracks in the plastic storage compartment. Holes are clear. How was the lid sealed from the factory? Mine had a bead of tan colored caulk on all touching surfaces. Thanks | ||