http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?pf_id=A7221&dept_id=1352

Do these work well? I usually just dab the area with a rag, but I might just install this.

Any thoughts on it?

i installed them in my previous vette, an 85, and they worked great. theyre easy to install, cheap, and well worth the money.

I use the "dab with a rag" method myself. I wouldn't think it would be to hard to make our own kit...drill a hole and epoxy in a short piece of rubber hose.

I wash my Vette by hand at home and when I go to vac the carpet with the wetvac I just vac the water out.:sm_party:

You dont even need the hose. Just drill a small hole about a quarter inch from upright. look from inside the fender well to see were the seam is and insure the hole comes out in the open area of wheel well. Put a little clear finger nail polish on the exposed fiberglass and it will drain very nicely with no bad effects.

You dont even need the hose. Just drill a small hole about a quarter inch from upright. look from inside the fender well to see were the seam is and insure the hole comes out in the open area of wheel well. Put a little clear finger nail polish on the exposed fiberglass and it will drain very nicely with no bad effects.

Very cool!!!:sm_party:

I use the "dab with a rag" method myself. I wouldn't think it would be to hard to make our own kit...drill a hole and epoxy in a short piece of rubber hose.

I saw your car on ebay. You seem to be a guy that parties alot with the ladies. Would it be wise to use a black light in your interior before purchasing your car:friday:

You dont even need the hose. Just drill a small hole about a quarter inch from upright. look from inside the fender well to see were the seam is and insure the hole comes out in the open area of wheel well. Put a little clear finger nail polish on the exposed fiberglass and it will drain very nicely with no bad effects.

Not exactly sure if this method will ensure the cargo tube stays dry. After installing a drain tube kit in my 86, I'd not be very likely to suggest this method you've described.

Turkey baster works ok.:happy0045:

Not exactly sure if this method will ensure the cargo tube stays dry. After installing a drain tube kit in my 86, I'd not be very likely to suggest this method you've described.

Why exactly? Do you get a kick-back from the company?
There is a binding seam near there you have to avoid, but if you drill about a 5mm to 6mm (I would have to remeasure what fits since i have forgoten)hole just to the rear of that seam all the water will drain straight through the hole onto the trailing edge of the lower valance panel. the nail polish will help the water drain through the hole and seal the exposed fiberglass. It can not go into the cargo area. If it did the standing water that is below the lip of the tube's fitting in the kits would a lot easier than with my method. They are a WASTE of money if you just take a few moments to plan it out you will see. And you would have to drill the hole for the kits. The only way to get water in the cargo area is if the hole gets clogged with leaves taking you back to exactly how it was before drilling the hole. The kits are just more prone to getting the tube clogged and harder to get unclogged.
So, why?

i installed them in my previous vette, an 85, and they worked great. theyre easy to install, cheap, and well worth the money. DITTO:iagree:

I have them coming and will post up my experience!

My '95 has small holes drilled there but it was that way when I got it. I've never looked to see if there's any tubes under it but I don't notice any water in my hatch. I need to check though because they haven't been draining anyway so there's something clogging it up.

They S$%K! In retrospect, drilling an extra hole in a fiberglass panel near a seam on a car notorious for rough ride and body shake is just asking for trouble.
When I was a young fool with a somewhat new vette I was annoyed by the pooling water. Ya'know what annoys me MORE? The cracking paint due to the weakened structure.

Yes, I avoided the seam.... but is it a coincidence that the paint cracked from that very area around the drain a year or so later?
There also is a TSB dealing with the cracking seams on early c4's. Later c4's were reinforced in that area so it may be safer but its still foolish in my opinion!:hump:

They S$%K! In retrospect, drilling an extra hole in a fiberglass panel near a seam on a car notorious for rough ride and body shake is just asking for trouble.
When I was a young fool with a somewhat new vette I was annoyed by the pooling water. Ya'know what annoys me MORE? The cracking paint due to the weakened structure.

Yes, I avoided the seam.... but is it a coincidence that the paint cracked from that very area around the drain a year or so later?
There also is a TSB dealing with the cracking seams on early c4's. Later c4's were reinforced in that area so it may be safer but its still foolish in my opinion!:hump:

I agree with you on this one!