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1972ChevyCheyenne · 11-02-2005, 02:56 PM

Does a hood to cowl seal stick up between the hood and cowl any, or does it sit undereath. How thick are the were te bolt under the cowl? Thanks Jamie

67ChevyRedneck · 11-02-2005, 03:05 PM

The seal screws underneath the front of the cowl (with the same screws that hold the cowl down, if you buy a new seal it should be slotted for these screw holes), under the hood. When you close the hood, the "bumped out" area at the back of the hood makes contact with the seal (which sticks above the cowl) and seals the water from getting your engine/distibutor etc. wet.

EDIT: You can't see the seal when the hood is closed, it sticks above the cowl, but still under that back edge of the hood.

Harley03joe · 04-19-2016, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

The seal screws underneath the front of the cowl (with the same screws that hold the cowl down, if you buy a new seal it should be slotted for these screw holes), under the hood. When you close the hood, the "bumped out" area at the back of the hood makes contact with the seal (which sticks above the cowl) and seals the water from getting your engine/distibutor etc. wet.

EDIT: You can't see the seal when the hood is closed, it sticks above the cowl, but still under that back edge of the hood.

Do You Think That The Slots Can Be Cut Into The New Non Slot Seal ??
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mocwon · 11-02-2005, 03:14 PM

The one I bought wouldn't work right due to the shape. It made the hood stick up in the back. It looks to me like they should be shaped close to a "C" rather than an "L" like the one I got to allow the hood to shut properly.

**pjmoreland** · 11-02-2005, 03:48 PM

I bought one from LMC that was shaped like an "L". It prevented my hood from closing. I threw it in the trash and reinstalled the old cracked one.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-02-2005, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

I bought one from LMC that was shaped like an "L". It prevented my hood from closing. I threw it in the trash and reinstalled the old cracked one.

I had the same problem. Got mine from LMC. It was too stiff. I installed it anyway (my old one completly split in two) and after the hood being closed for 2 years it's squished down like it should be.

kaycee · 11-02-2005, 08:04 PM

Same thing here I got sitting in the garage window with about 20 clothes pins to get it to mash down.It has been there for about 2 months think I'll wait another coupla months before I try to re-install it.

Green Machine · 11-03-2005, 12:01 AM

Hmm, clothes pins, I did that also but it still held the hool up, I got out the sisors (sp ?) and cut about 1/4 off the lip, shuts ok now - if anyone know who sells the correct one put me in line cause I need 2 of them.

svgould · 11-03-2005, 01:47 AM

Kinda of interesting that the LMC catalog shows the correct seal in the exploded view. It shows it being more of a sideways V shape, not an L shape. I have a new one at home from Presicion???, but haven't installed it yet, nor do I remember what shape it is. I will look tommorrow and get and let you know.

Dual quad · 11-03-2005, 08:13 AM

These are still available brand new from GM. At least they were about 6 months ago.

svgould · 11-03-2005, 05:36 PM

Just opened brand new seal from Precision....it to is L shaped. I have not installed it yet, so don't know if it will hold the back of the hood up or not.

jamesi20 · 11-03-2005, 10:19 PM

Dual quad...do you have a part # ?

Dual quad · 11-03-2005, 10:36 PM

James, part no. is 06270848 or 6270848 .

Dual quad · 11-04-2005, 11:25 PM

Glad to help on the part number.

There are actually quite a few parts still available from the General for these old trucks. I've often seen stuff listed on Ebay as NOS that is readily available from the local Chevy dealer.

jamesi20 · 11-03-2005, 10:51 PM

thanks a lot

Green Machine · 11-04-2005, 11:32 PM

Ordered mine today - gonna cost me 13 something though, said list price was 18, get it tommorow, hope this one works, thanks for the part no.

Green Machine · 11-05-2005, 11:31 PM

IM ALL SMILES - YES I'M SHOUTING - just got that cowl seal today fom GM - it is PERFECT, right shape and soft, I'm gonna order another one for my other truck, been some other post on here about cowl seals maybe this part # should go the the FAQ for everones benefit.

Mator · 04-07-2015, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Green Machine

IM ALL SMILES - YES I'M SHOUTING - just got that cowl seal today fom GM - it is PERFECT, right shape and soft, I'm gonna order another one for my other truck, been some other post on here about cowl seals maybe this part # should go the the FAQ for everones benefit.

Green Machine,
Who did you order it through? I called my local dealer and one In NC and they didn't have it. Can you point me in the right direction? Thanks

**LockDoc** · 04-07-2015, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mator

I am glad I ran into this thread. I too am having issues after painting the truck with the hood not closing right. Thanks for the part numbers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mator

Green Machine,
Who did you order it through? I called my local dealer and one In NC and they didn't have it. Can you point me in the right direction? Thanks

This thread is from 2005 so they may no longer be available. Green Machine hasn't been on the board since 8/11/2014 so you may not get a reply either

LockDoc
.

Mator · 04-07-2015, 01:35 PM

Wow, I guess I am late then. I was so excited I only read the text. Thanks

67ChevyRedneck · 04-07-2015, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

This thread is from 2005 so they may no longer be available. Green Machine hasn't been on the board since 8/11/2014 so you may not get a reply either

LockDoc
.

I bought one from GMpartsDirect.com quite a few years ago now, wish I had grabbed a couple more. The fit is perfect and they're "soft".

I think most places were sold out of them several years ago, if that partsgiant place is the only one that has them left... grab 'em now!

mocwon · 11-06-2005, 12:30 AM

Cowl seals... Weren't they the musical group from the late 60's and early 70's that sang Hair (only the old farts like me will remember...)

bollybib · 04-07-2015, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mocwon

cowl seals... Weren't they the musical group from the late 60's and early 70's that sang hair (only the old farts like me will remember...)

Mator · 04-07-2015, 01:09 PM

I am glad I ran into this thread. I too am having issues after painting the truck with the hood not closing right. Thanks for the part numbers.

jondancer · 04-07-2015, 09:16 AM

Does the seal mount between the cowl and body or on top of the cowl?
Thanks

11-02-2005, 02:56 PM	#1
1972ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Teeswater, Ontario, Canada Posts: 173	Hood to Cowl Seal Does a hood to cowl seal stick up between the hood and cowl any, or does it sit undereath. How thick are the were te bolt under the cowl? Thanks Jamie __________________ Jamie _______________________________ 72 Chevy Cheyenne 350/th350 LWB 03 Chevy Silverado Sporty Shorty 4.8L

11-02-2005, 03:05 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Hood to Cowl Seal The seal screws underneath the front of the cowl (with the same screws that hold the cowl down, if you buy a new seal it should be slotted for these screw holes), under the hood. When you close the hood, the "bumped out" area at the back of the hood makes contact with the seal (which sticks above the cowl) and seals the water from getting your engine/distibutor etc. wet. EDIT: You can't see the seal when the hood is closed, it sticks above the cowl, but still under that back edge of the hood. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 11-02-2005 at 03:06 PM.

11-02-2005, 03:14 PM	#4
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Re: Hood to Cowl Seal The one I bought wouldn't work right due to the shape. It made the hood stick up in the back. It looks to me like they should be shaped close to a "C" rather than an "L" like the one I got to allow the hood to shut properly. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

11-02-2005, 03:48 PM	#5
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,807	Re: Hood to Cowl Seal I bought one from LMC that was shaped like an "L". It prevented my hood from closing. I threw it in the trash and reinstalled the old cracked one.

11-02-2005, 08:04 PM	#7
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,446	Re: Hood to Cowl Seal Same thing here I got sitting in the garage window with about 20 clothes pins to get it to mash down.It has been there for about 2 months think I'll wait another coupla months before I try to re-install it. __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

11-03-2005, 12:01 AM	#8
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Hood to Cowl Seal Hmm, clothes pins, I did that also but it still held the hool up, I got out the sisors (sp ?) and cut about 1/4 off the lip, shuts ok now - if anyone know who sells the correct one put me in line cause I need 2 of them. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

11-03-2005, 01:47 AM	#9
svgould Active Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Boise Idaho Posts: 296	Re: Hood to Cowl Seal Kinda of interesting that the LMC catalog shows the correct seal in the exploded view. It shows it being more of a sideways V shape, not an L shape. I have a new one at home from Presicion???, but haven't installed it yet, nor do I remember what shape it is. I will look tommorrow and get and let you know. __________________ 1971 SWB SOLD LT1 motor / 4l60E transmission ECE front dropped spindles with stock height springs 4" rear springs Coys Wheels 18 x 8 all the way around Hydratech hydroboost brake system

11-03-2005, 08:13 AM	#10
Dual quad Smell that burnin' rubber Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Ontario Posts: 171	Re: Hood to Cowl Seal These are still available brand new from GM. At least they were about 6 months ago.

11-03-2005, 05:36 PM	#11
svgould Active Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Boise Idaho Posts: 296	Re: Hood to Cowl Seal Just opened brand new seal from Precision....it to is L shaped. I have not installed it yet, so don't know if it will hold the back of the hood up or not. __________________ 1971 SWB SOLD LT1 motor / 4l60E transmission ECE front dropped spindles with stock height springs 4" rear springs Coys Wheels 18 x 8 all the way around Hydratech hydroboost brake system

11-03-2005, 10:19 PM	#12
jamesi20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NORTHEAST OHIO Posts: 493	Re: Hood to Cowl Seal Dual quad...do you have a part # ?

11-03-2005, 10:36 PM	#13
Dual quad Smell that burnin' rubber Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Ontario Posts: 171	Re: Hood to Cowl Seal James, part no. is 06270848 or 6270848 .

11-04-2005, 11:25 PM	#14
Dual quad Smell that burnin' rubber Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Ontario Posts: 171	Re: Hood to Cowl Seal Glad to help on the part number. There are actually quite a few parts still available from the General for these old trucks. I've often seen stuff listed on Ebay as NOS that is readily available from the local Chevy dealer.

11-03-2005, 10:51 PM	#15
jamesi20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NORTHEAST OHIO Posts: 493	Re: Hood to Cowl Seal thanks a lot

11-04-2005, 11:32 PM	#16
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Hood to Cowl Seal Ordered mine today - gonna cost me 13 something though, said list price was 18, get it tommorow, hope this one works, thanks for the part no. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

11-05-2005, 11:31 PM	#17
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Hood to Cowl Seal IM ALL SMILES - YES I'M SHOUTING - just got that cowl seal today fom GM - it is PERFECT, right shape and soft, I'm gonna order another one for my other truck, been some other post on here about cowl seals maybe this part # should go the the FAQ for everones benefit. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0



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04-07-2015, 01:35 PM	#20
Mator Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Clinton Iowa Posts: 337	Re: Hood to Cowl Seal Wow, I guess I am late then. I was so excited I only read the text. Thanks

11-06-2005, 12:30 AM	#22
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Re: Hood to Cowl Seal Cowl seals... Weren't they the musical group from the late 60's and early 70's that sang Hair (only the old farts like me will remember...) __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

04-07-2015, 01:09 PM	#24
Mator Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Clinton Iowa Posts: 337	Re: Hood to Cowl Seal I am glad I ran into this thread. I too am having issues after painting the truck with the hood not closing right. Thanks for the part numbers.

04-07-2015, 09:16 AM	#25
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,194	Re: Hood to Cowl Seal Does the seal mount between the cowl and body or on top of the cowl? Thanks

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