Leaks and windows.

[Dor-Dor68!]

Good afternoon everyone,

So winter is upon us and here in Los Angeles, CA rain is a wild concept lol
So in preparation of avoiding any more rust on the interior of my 1968 Dodge Dart, I wanted to ask the community for a little help. Ive heard that A-bodies are notorious for leak issues in the A pillar section. Thats where ive noticed some water coming in and on the passenger side that issue has already rusted out the floor. I acquired the Dart about 4months ago so I want to prevent any further damage until I replace the floor and possibly the driver side as well.
Im attaching some pictures, please excuse the tape job, just figured that would help a bit.

The weatherstripping seems to be alright for now around the doors and the drip molding is intact.

Also the in the trunk ive noticed water pooling on the right passenger side, but it could be the street angle its on. I do have new weatherstripping that I need to install but any advice there too would be great.

Lastly, I wanted to ask regarding my windows, they roll down and up...but I feel something is off. Especially if I roll the passenger window all the way down....then I have to manually align it and push it back in place so it goes back up.
Is there a piece missing??

Thank you everyone and any help/advice will be greatly appreciated.

Happy Holidays everyone!

 

[Dor-Dor68!]

Window pictures.

 

[Dana67Dart]

Your last photo shows the parts in the vent window frame are gone, there are replacements available.

My dad bought his (my) Dart from Claud Short Dodge in Santa Monica in Feb of 67.

His log books show water leak after water leak right from day one.

I had the windshield gasket replaced recently and that cured one side water leak on the driver's side but not the pass side

 

[Dor-Dor68!]

Hey @Dana67Dart

Thank you...would u happen to what parts specifically?


And glad u still have that 67 Dart in the family

Did your dad mention the leaks to the dealership then?

I'll also look into the windshield gasket...I did notice the leak/water go in and onto the floor board when I poured water on the roof. But only tested the driver side.
And did not pour on the windshield.

 

[Dana67Dart]

https://www.musclecarparts.cc/1967-1974-mopar-a-body-glass-channel-weatherstripping---curved-like-factory-requires-cutting-%26-guide-holes-25375

Lots of sellers sell this same kit so find a seller that has a good price and service.

It requires the removal of the door glass and vent window frame to replace so it's an involved process.

Other than making the glass fit better and not jam, it probably won't fix any leaks.


As for leaks yes he had the dealer attempt to fix the leaks. Luckily it was always garaged but it was his daily driver. So it sat in the parking lot all day while he was at work.

The best way to find leaks is to have someone outside trickle water starting low on the body then getting progressively higher.

My windshield leak only showed up while I was driving and pooled in the lower left and right corners of the dash on the gasket.

Now mine is a convertible so some of the leaks MIGHT be water blowing past trim and finding its way down.

 

[Dor-Dor68!]

That'd be great if u could guide me in the right direction...im hoping someone in the past just messed with the part im thinking it is, and its fallen inside the door. That way I dont have to go hunting for pieces.


Luckily they tried, customer service was so different back then. And yeah luckily u guys kept it garaged...here in LA I rotate my cars from inside to outside, since I only have one garage and u can imagine how cluttered it is over here with everyone having multiple cars and the over population lol

I'll definitely be doing some investigative work with a friend this weekend and find those leaks better

 

[Dana67Dart]

Another way to go to find leaks is with a smoke gun and air pressure.

If you seal a fan to a window and suck air out of the car. A friend with a smoke generator outside will pinpoint where water can get in. You can pressurize the car and do it in reverse too

 

[Dor-Dor68!]

Awesome idea.... and those are relatively cheap on Amazon.
I'll consider it too