fusion Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 I am working on my 76 280z. The recess behind the gas door was rusted out in one corner. See pictures below. I noticed that the backside was seam sealed all the way around. Where is gasoline or more importantly water supposed to go when it gets in there? Obviously you don't want to have gasoline leak on the back side of the quarter panel because the smell would be inside the cabin. Has anyone welded in a nipple in the corner and attached a hose that runs down and empties on the ground? That's my current plan. Thanks for any comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AydinZ71 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 @fusion hmm... when you hold it up to the car, does it look like water will not naturally drain out the bottom of the gas filler door? would water stay put in that pocket? Instead of putting a nipple in, id just weld-in a sheet of steel to replace the rusted out piece, but angle it in a way that makes sure water does stay trapped in there. It should drain out the filler door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 Thanks. It's hard to judge now since I cut the panel out, but I suspect you must be right. If it doesn't drain out the front it has nowhere to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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