Cowl Debris Question... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67CHIP72 · 03-18-2007, 12:35 AM

Took the cowl off to clean out the pine needles(even found a Soy Sauce Packet along the way). I also sucked some out of the kick panel vents. I can only get so far with the vacuum. Any suggestions for getting all the debris out of it?

KAILUAZ · 03-18-2007, 12:58 AM

Switch your dry vac to blow and shoot that stuff back out the top. Although when I pulled my heater/ac stuff off, there was still a bunch of leafs in there.

**Boog** · 03-18-2007, 07:15 AM

If you have access to an air compressor you can use high pressure air to blow it out. It's a lot more air pressure than the vacumn can give. After that run lots of water through it to flush out what you can.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-18-2007, 07:21 AM

After you have done all of that, invest in some cowl guards, they come
in regular and SS versions, worth the money if the rig stays outdoors

PanelDeland · 03-18-2007, 07:49 AM

^What Luv said.

Kurt L · 03-18-2007, 09:24 AM

yeah i got mine from ed of mother truckers.best investment i made.keeps out all kinds of trash.[cowl gaurds]

**clay68c10** · 03-18-2007, 09:31 AM

If you don't mind making a mess, get the remainder out with a garden hose thru the interior kick panel vents. That worked great, but I did it with the carpet out.
And then get the vent screens.

67CHIP72 · 03-18-2007, 11:42 AM

Carpets out already, so I'll flush it. Thanks all.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-18-2007, 11:44 AM

Also if you on the cheap you can make the vent screens from an old satelite dish screen...

03-18-2007, 12:35 AM	#1
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Cowl Debris Question... Took the cowl off to clean out the pine needles(even found a Soy Sauce Packet along the way). I also sucked some out of the kick panel vents. I can only get so far with the vacuum. Any suggestions for getting all the debris out of it? __________________ In Search Of

03-18-2007, 12:58 AM	#2
KAILUAZ King of Rust Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 359	Re: Cowl Debris Question... Switch your dry vac to blow and shoot that stuff back out the top. Although when I pulled my heater/ac stuff off, there was still a bunch of leafs in there. __________________ 1970 GMC 2500, 350, TH400, front disks, thats it! My Pics

03-18-2007, 07:15 AM	#3
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,267	Re: Cowl Debris Question... If you have access to an air compressor you can use high pressure air to blow it out. It's a lot more air pressure than the vacumn can give. After that run lots of water through it to flush out what you can. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-18-2007, 07:21 AM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,477	Re: Cowl Debris Question... After you have done all of that, invest in some cowl guards, they come in regular and SS versions, worth the money if the rig stays outdoors __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-18-2007, 07:49 AM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Cowl Debris Question... ^What Luv said. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

03-18-2007, 09:24 AM	#6
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: Cowl Debris Question... yeah i got mine from ed of mother truckers.best investment i made.keeps out all kinds of trash.[cowl gaurds]

03-18-2007, 09:31 AM	#7
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,951	Re: Cowl Debris Question... If you don't mind making a mess, get the remainder out with a garden hose thru the interior kick panel vents. That worked great, but I did it with the carpet out. And then get the vent screens. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

03-18-2007, 11:42 AM	#8
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: Cowl Debris Question... Carpets out already, so I'll flush it. Thanks all. __________________ In Search Of

03-18-2007, 11:44 AM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Cowl Debris Question... Also if you on the cheap you can make the vent screens from an old satelite dish screen... Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P.. Last edited by FRENCHBLUE72; 03-18-2007 at 11:45 AM.

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