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Ackattack · 03-13-2008, 11:42 PM

Does anyone make inserts to weld in to shave the cowl? I got pre-stamped pieces to fill the firewall and gas cap hole, and it was pretty easy. I'd like to find a similar thing for the cowl....it would save me A LOT of time and probably look better.

shifty · 03-13-2008, 11:55 PM

There is a guy on eBay, I think he's in Canada - he offers filler plates for the other areas. I am actually really surprised they don't make the cowl delete plates.

I'm afraid of doing it, supposedly if it's not bolted down, the cowl will twist and warp when you cut the vents out.

*FormerMember* · 03-14-2008, 12:33 AM

Where did you get the stamped firewall plates? I need to do the same.

shifty · 03-14-2008, 12:43 AM

grednel - check out this guy on eBay, he's the one i'm talking about: http://search.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_W0QQsassZinfanti72

*FormerMember* · 03-14-2008, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

grednel - check out this guy on eBay, he's the one i'm talking about: http://search.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_W0QQsassZinfanti72

Thanks. Funny thing, I bought a gas filler from him yesterday and he didn't have that stuff up.

Just bought it and I hope he can stuff them in the same box, saving me some shipping.

shifty · 03-14-2008, 01:22 AM

I've seen a lot of guys say his stuff is great, contoured properly, perfect fit. Let us know how it goes.

avysittinon22s · 03-14-2008, 01:33 AM

Heres a couple pics of mine. I took s piece of sheet metal a little thicker than the cowls metal and cut to the size of the whole vent area. I then cut the whole vent area out in on piece and welded the solid piece in with small spot welds to avoid warpage. Afterwards I had a spot weld every 4 to 5 inches. I then just covered in body filler and sanded it all smooth. Turned out really nice.

shifty · 03-14-2008, 01:54 AM

You have any pictures of the back side? Welding in a flat piece and using body filler to contour sounds pretty ghetto, but maybe that's how everyone does it (I have no idea)

class01 · 03-14-2008, 01:56 AM

^How did you get the slight curve in the metal?

PanelDeland · 03-14-2008, 02:35 AM

Tri-Pro had a thread asking what don't they make.Maybe he will jump on this.

shifty · 03-14-2008, 02:46 AM

I was one of the people pestering Tri-Pro in that thread. They said they would not be making shaved cowls. A lot of us were interested - but basically, because someone already makes a re-pop cowl, Tri-Pro isn't necessarily looking to produce a tooling/mold/press/whatever to cut a new part if someone else is making it already.

They're really looking to re-pop parts that don't currently exist except with NOS (or cutting up another truck), and in order to make the shaved cowls, they need to make the press for a normal cowl first, then delete the stock vents to give the shaved look. With the limited/niche market for shaved cowls versus the full market for regular cowls...I think the break even point may have been too high for them? Not 100% sure on that word for word, but this was my understanding.

On the shaved cowl topic, there is someone on eBay making fiberglass shaved cowls. Someone posted about it in the parts forum. I know this doesn't help the OP, and personally I don't like fiberglass parts, but it might help someone who hits this topic now, or later via search.

Mondo · 03-14-2008, 03:48 AM

Yeah, Tri-pro had a lot of us interested but didn't want to compete in selling stock cowls.

It seems it would be pretty easy to use a stock cowl and make a mold for a shaved fiberglass cowl (not that I know much about fiberglass).

I'd buy one if it was reasonable $$... I'm sure it would need a little tweaking by the time UPS got it here though. Couldn't be any worse than fiberglass fenders, hoods etc... being the only one making them would get someone off to a good start.

shifty · 03-14-2008, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mondo

It seems it would be pretty easy to use a stock cowl and make a mold for a shaved fiberglass cowl (not that I know much about fiberglass).

I'd buy one if it was reasonable $$... being the only one making them would get someone off to a good start.

Your wish is my command: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=shaved

Ackattack · 03-14-2008, 06:00 AM

yeah, I got my filler pieces from the guy in Canada off of ebay...nice stuff and reasonably priced.

Infanti · 03-14-2008, 11:17 AM

For those that don't know,I am the guy on ebay with the shaved panels,thanks for the compliments.How many would be interested in welding in thier own panels for the cowl?

shifty · 03-14-2008, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infanti

For those that don't know,I am the guy on ebay with the shaved panels,thanks for the compliments.How many would be interested in welding in thier own panels for the cowl?

I'm interested, if a properly contoured patch panel existed.

I know nothing, but in my mind, I would think you would probably want to include a antenna filler plug, two wiper filler plugs for people who wanted a "total shave".

Would the patch plate be slightly oversized? How would we measure things out to know exactly where to weld it in?

Ackattack · 03-14-2008, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infanti

For those that don't know,I am the guy on ebay with the shaved panels,thanks for the compliments.How many would be interested in welding in thier own panels for the cowl?

I'm the one that messaged you on ebay last night about these.

What I always thought was smaller, thin strips to weld in each slot, rather than a whole contoured piece that you'd cut out. Doing the individual pieces woul require more welding though.

gringoloco · 03-23-2008, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infanti

For those that don't know,I am the guy on ebay with the shaved panels,thanks for the compliments.How many would be interested in welding in thier own panels for the cowl?

+1 -I'll try anything once... 2 pieces sounds good too.

noteron · 08-27-2008, 09:06 PM

so are you gonna make em?? i could use several sets

Mondo · 08-28-2008, 04:18 PM

I know a lot of you want to keep the truck all metal and like the idea of welding something up... but I got this fiberglass cowl that came ready to paint/install and I'm really happy with it.

Contact Tony mgtp001@gmail.com if you want more info (I'm just a satisfied customer, not trying to sell them)

class01 · 03-14-2008, 03:54 PM

interested but i would need them fairly soon

72swb_327stroker_? · 03-14-2008, 05:24 PM

me too!
i think: if you build it, they will come!

"waynes world quote"
no, i think they will do really good, by the way.... i love those pieces you make! i bought a few sets from you on ebay.saves us alot of work! thanks!

keep up the good work!

rodstored-72 · 03-14-2008, 07:26 PM

infanti,
i would take a "set" as well. i am not in a hurry, but i am not sure what the price would be? also if we can get a group together would you be willing to do a "group" discount? just a side note i work for a canadain based company (stantec consult. inc.) i hope you won't hold that against me.... (lol) "eehhh"

thanks!!
rodstored-72

bglad420 · 03-14-2008, 09:39 PM

I would also be interested.

03-14-2008, 11:23 PM

interested here also...

03-13-2008, 11:42 PM	#1
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Shaved cowl Does anyone make inserts to weld in to shave the cowl? I got pre-stamped pieces to fill the firewall and gas cap hole, and it was pretty easy. I'd like to find a similar thing for the cowl....it would save me A LOT of time and probably look better. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

03-13-2008, 11:55 PM	#2
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Shaved cowl There is a guy on eBay, I think he's in Canada - he offers filler plates for the other areas. I am actually really surprised they don't make the cowl delete plates. I'm afraid of doing it, supposedly if it's not bolted down, the cowl will twist and warp when you cut the vents out. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-14-2008, 12:33 AM	#3
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: Shaved cowl Where did you get the stamped firewall plates? I need to do the same.

03-14-2008, 12:43 AM	#4
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Shaved cowl grednel - check out this guy on eBay, he's the one i'm talking about: http://search.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_W0QQsassZinfanti72 __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-14-2008, 01:22 AM	#6
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Shaved cowl I've seen a lot of guys say his stuff is great, contoured properly, perfect fit. Let us know how it goes. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-14-2008, 01:33 AM	#7
avysittinon22s Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 376	Re: Shaved cowl Heres a couple pics of mine. I took s piece of sheet metal a little thicker than the cowls metal and cut to the size of the whole vent area. I then cut the whole vent area out in on piece and welded the solid piece in with small spot welds to avoid warpage. Afterwards I had a spot weld every 4 to 5 inches. I then just covered in body filler and sanded it all smooth. Turned out really nice. Attached Images

03-14-2008, 01:54 AM	#8
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Shaved cowl You have any pictures of the back side? Welding in a flat piece and using body filler to contour sounds pretty ghetto, but maybe that's how everyone does it (I have no idea) __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-14-2008, 01:56 AM	#9
class01 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 295	Re: Shaved cowl ^How did you get the slight curve in the metal?

03-14-2008, 02:35 AM	#10
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03-14-2008, 02:46 AM	#11
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Shaved cowl I was one of the people pestering Tri-Pro in that thread. They said they would not be making shaved cowls. A lot of us were interested - but basically, because someone already makes a re-pop cowl, Tri-Pro isn't necessarily looking to produce a tooling/mold/press/whatever to cut a new part if someone else is making it already. They're really looking to re-pop parts that don't currently exist except with NOS (or cutting up another truck), and in order to make the shaved cowls, they need to make the press for a normal cowl first, then delete the stock vents to give the shaved look. With the limited/niche market for shaved cowls versus the full market for regular cowls...I think the break even point may have been too high for them? Not 100% sure on that word for word, but this was my understanding. On the shaved cowl topic, there is someone on eBay making fiberglass shaved cowls. Someone posted about it in the parts forum. I know this doesn't help the OP, and personally I don't like fiberglass parts, but it might help someone who hits this topic now, or later via search. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. Last edited by shifty; 03-14-2008 at 02:48 AM.

03-14-2008, 03:48 AM	#12
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: Shaved cowl Yeah, Tri-pro had a lot of us interested but didn't want to compete in selling stock cowls. It seems it would be pretty easy to use a stock cowl and make a mold for a shaved fiberglass cowl (not that I know much about fiberglass). I'd buy one if it was reasonable $$... I'm sure it would need a little tweaking by the time UPS got it here though. Couldn't be any worse than fiberglass fenders, hoods etc... being the only one making them would get someone off to a good start. Last edited by Mondo; 03-14-2008 at 03:49 AM.

03-14-2008, 06:00 AM	#14
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Shaved cowl yeah, I got my filler pieces from the guy in Canada off of ebay...nice stuff and reasonably priced. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

03-14-2008, 11:17 AM	#15
Infanti www.infantimachine.com Join Date: May 2007 Location: Delta,BC Canada Posts: 311	Re: Shaved cowl For those that don't know,I am the guy on ebay with the shaved panels,thanks for the compliments.How many would be interested in welding in thier own panels for the cowl?

08-27-2008, 09:06 PM	#19
noteron Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 89	Re: Shaved cowl so are you gonna make em?? i could use several sets

08-28-2008, 04:18 PM	#20
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: Shaved cowl I know a lot of you want to keep the truck all metal and like the idea of welding something up... but I got this fiberglass cowl that came ready to paint/install and I'm really happy with it. Contact Tony mgtp001@gmail.com if you want more info (I'm just a satisfied customer, not trying to sell them) Attached Images Last edited by Mondo; 08-28-2008 at 04:20 PM.



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03-14-2008, 03:54 PM	#21
class01 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 295	Re: Shaved cowl interested but i would need them fairly soon

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72swb_327stroker_? knuckle buster.. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Frisco Posts: 613	Re: Shaved cowl me too! i think: if you build it, they will come! "waynes world quote" no, i think they will do really good, by the way.... i love those pieces you make! i bought a few sets from you on ebay.saves us alot of work! thanks! keep up the good work! __________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Eric THIS SITE ROCKS!!! Check out my suburban on 20's with fresh paint! Click here to support the site Check out the Member Photo Gallery here StreetCruizin FAQ thread Site vendors list (scroll down to vendors in red) join the the smilies fight club Last edited by 72swb_327stroker_?; 03-14-2008 at 05:26 PM.

03-14-2008, 07:26 PM	#23
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,003	Re: Shaved cowl infanti, i would take a "set" as well. i am not in a hurry, but i am not sure what the price would be? also if we can get a group together would you be willing to do a "group" discount? just a side note i work for a canadain based company (stantec consult. inc.) i hope you won't hold that against me.... (lol) "eehhh" thanks!! rodstored-72

03-14-2008, 09:39 PM	#24
bglad420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 167	Re: Shaved cowl I would also be interested. __________________ 70 GMC LWB Fleetside, 402BB, TH400 90K original only cost $50.

03-14-2008, 11:23 PM	#25
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