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hilandr452 · 01-20-2009, 12:48 PM

Hi folks,

What are you all doing to keep the leaves and junk out of the cowl and heater air intake? Please show me your pictures.

Thanks,

Dan

Sinister · 01-20-2009, 01:03 PM

I got some screens that fit in there from LMC, they work great. I'm sure board vendors have them as well. Sorry no pics.

thirdstreettito · 01-20-2009, 01:44 PM

I'm gonna put some chrome window screen in that my dad bought, he has extra.

theyammieguy · 01-20-2009, 01:59 PM

I plan on "shaving" mine, or buying one premade.

ChevLoRay · 01-20-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by theyammieguy

I plan on "shaving" mine, or buying one premade.

Latest issue of Classic Trucks Magazine has an article showing Scott's Hot Rod's doing a "shave" on a '67-72 cowl. Check it out. Or, maybe it was Sport Truck or Trucks.....don't remember for sure. I was using the "library" at Wal Mart to keep from buying it. Shame on me.....Nah!

hilandr452 · 01-20-2009, 04:08 PM

Definitely not going to shave it. I was thinking of some sort of mesh and was trying to see if there are some creative guys out there who have done this at home.

theyammieguy · 01-20-2009, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

Latest issue of Classic Trucks Magazine has an article showing Scott's Hot Rod's doing a "shave" on a '67-72 cowl. Check it out. Or, maybe it was Sport Truck or Trucks.....don't remember for sure. I was using the "library" at Wal Mart to keep from buying it. Shame on me.....Nah!

Thanks man, I'll get a copy.

I've read several threads on here about it.

**special-K** · 01-20-2009, 05:42 PM

Yeah,Don`t "fill" them if you need a defroster/defogger,like if you live where it might rain.The pre-made screens are pricey @ about $50 IMO.I`d just use some sort of mesh or screen.It doesn`t need to be fancy mounted behind the cowl cover.

hilandr452 · 01-20-2009, 05:45 PM

I'm probably going to use some metal window screening. Another thought I had was that small, 1/4 inch rabbit wire.

Somebody has to have some pics of what they have though.

Dan

larry may · 01-20-2009, 07:19 PM

oldblue1968chevy · 01-20-2009, 07:45 PM

yeah we need pics..

where yall gettin the mesh at thirdstreettito...lowes or something...gonna be my next mod. lol

hilandr452 · 01-20-2009, 09:06 PM

Seriously

Dudes

We need pics!

Dan

**Hart_Rod** · 01-20-2009, 10:21 PM

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tgriffin27 · 01-20-2009, 11:03 PM

OUCH

that hurts to just look at that picture... But what can you say it doesnt rain much in NM and your welding looks great so you may not need that cowl vent.

**Hart_Rod** · 01-20-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tgriffin27

OUCH

that hurts to just look at that picture... But what can you say it doesnt rain much in NM and your welding looks great so you may not need that cowl vent.

It's actually in FL,

. I didn't build it, ROKCRWLN did....

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**oldgold70c10** · 01-20-2009, 11:44 PM

I hot glued some black window screen to the back side of the grill panel. Works very well-no more leaves or bugs in the vents!

hilandr452 · 01-20-2009, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldgold70c10

I hot glued some black window screen to the back side of the grill panel. Works very well-no more leaves or bugs in the vents!

Let's see it man!!

19723DR · 01-21-2009, 01:56 AM

I made my sceen out of a ceiling AC grill.

oldblue1968chevy · 01-21-2009, 09:39 AM

so yall're using hot glue to attach it?..

ima make mine today if i can find some stuff to do it with

oldblue1968chevy · 01-21-2009, 06:21 PM

heres mine..worried it mite be a lil restrictive on air flow though...[IMG]

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Andy4639 · 01-21-2009, 08:30 PM

I used black screen door material from Lowes. Took the cowl off and used the black sticky stuff to hold it to the underside of the cowl. Works great. It's like caulking in strips.

XXL · 01-21-2009, 09:54 PM

Homey Depot or other hardware store sells a plastic house gutter guard that comes in a long roll. Advantages... cheap, already the right width, and is UV resistant so the sun won't make it brittle.

As for hot glue, it seems like that wouldn't hold since most consumer grade low-temp hot glue melts at 250°. In hot sun, the sheetmetal will get pretty darned hot, so you may find your screen falling off.

hilandr452 · 01-21-2009, 10:00 PM

keep em coming, nice looking stuff so far!

LawMan02 · 01-21-2009, 10:13 PM

I used the aluminum gutter guard from my home supply place. Lowes and Home Depot also carry it. Don't have to worry about it rusting and it's was already the right width. I'll try to find a pic but I think I posted it here before. Randy

XXL · 01-21-2009, 11:58 PM

Not a very revealing angle, but it's the best I've got right now of the shavie...

01-20-2009, 12:48 PM	#1
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Show me your COWL!! Hi folks, What are you all doing to keep the leaves and junk out of the cowl and heater air intake? Please show me your pictures. Thanks, Dan __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

01-20-2009, 01:03 PM	#2
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Show me your COWL!! I got some screens that fit in there from LMC, they work great. I'm sure board vendors have them as well. Sorry no pics. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

01-20-2009, 01:44 PM	#3
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Show me your COWL!! I'm gonna put some chrome window screen in that my dad bought, he has extra. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-20-2009, 01:59 PM	#4
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01-20-2009, 04:08 PM	#6
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: Show me your COWL!! Definitely not going to shave it. I was thinking of some sort of mesh and was trying to see if there are some creative guys out there who have done this at home. __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

01-20-2009, 05:42 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Show me your COWL!! Yeah,Don`t "fill" them if you need a defroster/defogger,like if you live where it might rain.The pre-made screens are pricey @ about $50 IMO.I`d just use some sort of mesh or screen.It doesn`t need to be fancy mounted behind the cowl cover. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-20-2009, 05:45 PM	#9
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: Show me your COWL!! I'm probably going to use some metal window screening. Another thought I had was that small, 1/4 inch rabbit wire. Somebody has to have some pics of what they have though. Dan __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

01-20-2009, 07:19 PM	#10
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oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Show me your COWL!! yeah we need pics.. where yall gettin the mesh at thirdstreettito...lowes or something...gonna be my next mod. lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-20-2009, 09:06 PM	#12
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: Show me your COWL!! Seriously Dudes We need pics! Dan __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

01-20-2009, 10:21 PM	#13
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01-20-2009, 11:03 PM	#14
tgriffin27 1967 Shortbed "Project Patina" Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Horneytown,North Carolina Posts: 65	Re: Show me your COWL!! OUCH that hurts to just look at that picture... But what can you say it doesnt rain much in NM and your welding looks great so you may not need that cowl vent.

01-20-2009, 11:44 PM	#16
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01-21-2009, 01:56 AM	#18
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	Re: Show me your COWL!! I made my sceen out of a ceiling AC grill. __________________ 72 Suburban 3 Door http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265728 family fun cruiser 71 Cheyenne Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299232 Almost finished 93 Silverado http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=378258 Flamed, bagged, body dropped on 22's 98 Chevy short bed DD 97 Z71 3 Door 51 Suburban-S-10 swap "What other hot rod can you carry 7 of your friends in"

01-21-2009, 09:39 AM	#19
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Show me your COWL!! so yall're using hot glue to attach it?.. ima make mine today if i can find some stuff to do it with __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4



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01-21-2009, 06:21 PM	#20
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Show me your COWL!! heres mine..worried it mite be a lil restrictive on air flow though...[IMG][/IMG] __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-21-2009, 08:30 PM	#21
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Show me your COWL!! I used black screen door material from Lowes. Took the cowl off and used the black sticky stuff to hold it to the underside of the cowl. Works great. It's like caulking in strips. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-21-2009, 09:54 PM	#22
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01-21-2009, 10:00 PM	#23
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: Show me your COWL!! keep em coming, nice looking stuff so far! __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

01-21-2009, 10:13 PM	#24
LawMan02 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Saint Francisville, Louisiana Posts: 157	Re: Show me your COWL!! I used the aluminum gutter guard from my home supply place. Lowes and Home Depot also carry it. Don't have to worry about it rusting and it's was already the right width. I'll try to find a pic but I think I posted it here before. Randy __________________ 1972 GMC K2500, stepside, stock 350, 4 speed. Former F/D truck with 32,000 miles, no rust. 1973 Jeep CJ 5, 304, 33's with side pipes 2008 GMC 2500HD, CC, SWB, D/A, SLT

01-21-2009, 11:58 PM	#25
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