Does the Cowl Vent get paint? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

custom1970 · 10-03-2012, 04:00 PM

Restoring the area under my cowl, and just got my new vent in the mail. See pic. My question is was this originally a factory painted part (same as body color) or was it left unpainted? I know it doesn't really show, but I've always tried to put things back like they came and It would always bug me if it was wrong..., thanks!

**truckster** · 10-03-2012, 04:36 PM

I don't have my Blazer at work, but I'm pretty sure mine's not painted. What paint is left on my truck is mostly factory, so I don't think the factory painted them.

**Stocker** · 10-03-2012, 05:38 PM

If memory serves, it's unpainted.

HotRod C/10 · 10-03-2012, 07:24 PM

Mine are black

custom1970 · 10-03-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by HotRod C/10

Mine are black

Has yours ever been out? This is the fresh air flapper which is under the cowl, not inside the cab.

Any body got a pic of an original one?
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HotRod C/10 · 10-03-2012, 11:32 PM

not that I am aware of........but im not the original owner either so who knows what previous owner may have done.

**RenoKeene** · 10-04-2012, 01:15 PM

I put mine in just like I got it but painting it sure wouldn't hurt.

**RenoKeene** · 10-04-2012, 01:17 PM

Now that I think about it the broken OE one in my parts truck was not body color. I think I still have it somewhere.

custom1970 · 10-04-2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Now that I think about it the broken OE one in my parts truck was not body color. I think I still have it somewhere.

Cool, if you find it send me a pic of it. Still waiting for the used flapper and other parts i bought, hoping the old (broken one) will tell me something also.

**leddzepp** · 10-04-2012, 01:54 PM

Not painted
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10-03-2012, 04:00 PM	#1
custom1970 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 467	Does the Cowl Vent get paint? Restoring the area under my cowl, and just got my new vent in the mail. See pic. My question is was this originally a factory painted part (same as body color) or was it left unpainted? I know it doesn't really show, but I've always tried to put things back like they came and It would always bug me if it was wrong..., thanks! Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LB Fleetside, 402 BB, PS, PB,AC 1968 Firebird 400 conv. 1965 Chris Craft 17' wood ski boat (SN #0001)

10-03-2012, 04:36 PM	#2
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,954	Re: Does the Cowl Vent get paint? I don't have my Blazer at work, but I'm pretty sure mine's not painted. What paint is left on my truck is mostly factory, so I don't think the factory painted them.

10-03-2012, 05:38 PM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,690	Re: Does the Cowl Vent get paint? If memory serves, it's unpainted. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-03-2012, 07:24 PM	#4
HotRod C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 3,053	Re: Does the Cowl Vent get paint? Mine are black __________________ SOLD -77 CHEYENNE SWB, LS SWAPPED -1976 SILVERADO YUBA GOLD/NEUTRAL (2-TONE)

10-03-2012, 11:32 PM	#6
HotRod C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 3,053	Re: Does the Cowl Vent get paint? not that I am aware of........but im not the original owner either so who knows what previous owner may have done. __________________ SOLD -77 CHEYENNE SWB, LS SWAPPED -1976 SILVERADO YUBA GOLD/NEUTRAL (2-TONE)

10-04-2012, 01:15 PM	#7
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Does the Cowl Vent get paint? I put mine in just like I got it but painting it sure wouldn't hurt. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

10-04-2012, 01:17 PM	#8
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Does the Cowl Vent get paint? Now that I think about it the broken OE one in my parts truck was not body color. I think I still have it somewhere. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

10-04-2012, 01:54 PM	#10
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,019	Re: Does the Cowl Vent get paint? Not painted Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

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