Are Old Olds Known f/ Window Border Rust?

Texas Jim · October 21st, 2009, 07:33 PM

Are the older Oldsmobiles known f/ rust forming around the rear window and windshield? I've noticed, after finding rust in this area on my '71 98, that there are afew threads on "roof and window border" rust on the site, and I'm wondering if this is something that is common in these cars.

2blu442 · October 21st, 2009, 08:36 PM

I think all the GM cars of this vintage have that problem. If you look at it, there is no place for the water to drain. It gets under the stainless trim and just sits there. I've had several early Toro's and one 1966 Rivi, they all had drain holes and hoses in the trunk to drain the area around the back window. I wish GM had done that with all their cars!!!

Gustav455 · October 22nd, 2009, 02:08 AM

One thing I noticed someone did with mine was place clear caulk around the top of the windshield of mine and around the rear window where water would usually sit and water just runs right by where it would usually sit. I dont know how long its been like that but I dont have that rust issue on my 1971 but on my 84 I do. So i would recommend try placing like a clear caulk in there when you get it fixed so it just runs off

October 21st, 2009, 07:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Texas Jim Texas Jim Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 44	Are Old Olds Known f/ Window Border Rust? Are the older Oldsmobiles known f/ rust forming around the rear window and windshield? I've noticed, after finding rust in this area on my '71 98, that there are afew threads on "roof and window border" rust on the site, and I'm wondering if this is something that is common in these cars. __________________ Anything mechanical...

October 21st, 2009, 08:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,256	I think all the GM cars of this vintage have that problem. If you look at it, there is no place for the water to drain. It gets under the stainless trim and just sits there. I've had several early Toro's and one 1966 Rivi, they all had drain holes and hoses in the trunk to drain the area around the back window. I wish GM had done that with all their cars!!! __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

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October 22nd, 2009, 02:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Gustav455 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Emporia Kansas Posts: 23	One thing I noticed someone did with mine was place clear caulk around the top of the windshield of mine and around the rear window where water would usually sit and water just runs right by where it would usually sit. I dont know how long its been like that but I dont have that rust issue on my 1971 but on my 84 I do. So i would recommend try placing like a clear caulk in there when you get it fixed so it just runs off