65 Fairlane pro-touring build

[Vic1947]

Originally Posted by NONHOG

I have only used adhesive once and was impressed. Great stuff!
Build is looking nice!

Thanks! I find myself using adhesive more often these days.

Originally Posted by 62c30

Looking good. Is that a little rust in the lower cowl?

I didn't read your post very carefully, Darin. I'll bet what you're referring to is the rot in the photo below. I haven't really done anything about it as my plan is to fully enclose the cowl area from above to seal it from the elements. I've already cut out the grille below the windshield and will weld in a filler panel. I'll also plug the weep holes below the wiper escutcheons and block off the drains at each end of the cowl where water is supposed to exit. There will be no fresh air vent when all is said and done. Vintage Air or rolled down windows will have to do. I'll probably block off the opening and maybe use seam sealer around that area in the unlikely event any moisture gets thru.