[monkeyboy]

70 chevelle convertible. No air kick panels. When I wash the car, I get water on the floor in the front corners, where your feet would be. I took one of the kick panels off. The putty that surrounds the big vent hole is falling off the plastic. I think that is where the water is comming from. What kind of putty or sealer should I use. I think weatherstrip type sealer would make a mess.The old bead of putty is pretty thick too.

 

[Bob Tiley]

It is called Strip Caulk and is available from most good auto body supply shops or from the Eastwood catalog.

 

[fastss396man]

Also try your local hardware store for "Rope Caulk".

 

[monkeyboy]

Thanks, why didn't I think of that.

 

[ED El Camino]

Before you seal the panel, don't forget to check inside the fenderwell for debris. I was having the same problem with huge leaking when it rained. There was a bunch of old leaves stuffed in the fender causing water to build up. This also contributes to rusting on the bottom just behind the front wheel. I guess the Chevelle's are famous for that. Good luck.