Hosed by a PV

[Kevin G.]

These Bugatti U-boat commanders got me thinking about cars and water. Exactly how many leaks or how much water would be acceptable if we added a "hose down test" to the PV list of checks? I wonder how many cars could pass a test like this? After the rains in Kissimmee I found out that my LT 1 would FAIL!

[Mike M.]

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absolutly no c-1's would pass. and few c-2 roadsters as well. mike

[Vinnie P.]

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And some team leaders have already incorporated it into their PV's...pouring water from a bottle over the windshield...saw it a number of times in FL

[Kevin G.]

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absolutly no c-1's would pass. and few c-2 roadsters as well. mike

So, ten drips for the c-1 five for the c-2 three for the c-3

And some team leaders have already incorporated it into their PV's...pouring a bottle or two of water over the corners of the windshield...saw it a number of times in FL

In that case I'd better hurry!

[Dick W.]

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My '61 leaked so bad when it was a year old that I bored holes in the floor pan to drain the water out.

[Peter L.]

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Good fix. Next step would have been a life vest under the seat.

[John H.]

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Like an airplane - "Seat bottom cushion may be used for flotation"...

[Joe C.]

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And some team leaders have already incorporated it into their PV's...pouring water from a bottle over the windshield...saw it a number of times in FL

We used antique squirt bottles of seltzer.

http://www.auntjudysattic.com/antique-seltzers.htm

They were part of the inspector's kit, along with magnifying glass, monocle, and chained pocket watch.

[Kenneth T.]

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These Bugatti U-boat commanders got me thinking about cars and water. Exactly how many leaks or how much water would be acceptable if we added a "hose down test" to the PV list of checks? I wonder how many cars could pass a test like this? After the rains in Kissimmee I found out that my LT 1 would FAIL!

Kevin,

If you are going to waterboard my corvette? I will call Obama. If it drips inside there must be someone to blame. GM recall?

Just kidding.

[Gary C.]

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Corvette leaks were the reason duct tape was invented. That and helicopter blade field repairs. Gary....

[Dick W.]

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Hmmm. Never seen water leaks in the PV manual

[Paul B.]

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My '62 never leaks, except when I drive it in the rain or wash it.

Paul

[John N.]

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My 61 would leak during the PV test for windsheld washer operation. Thanks that the PV judge Dale Pearman did not think that was unusual.
Regards

[John M.]

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We used antique squirt bottles of seltzer.

http://www.auntjudysattic.com/antique-seltzers.htm

They were part of the inspector's kit, along with magnifying glass, monocle, and chained pocket watch.

The pocket watch is a nice touch!

[Mike G.]

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i have never owned a corvette that did not leak. the 4 i have now all leak. the older the car the more water you get in. i might as well wash the 57 with the windows down. i have to put towels in the floor to wash it.