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AJLChase · 05-21-2011, 07:18 PM

I was wondering if there was such a thing as an exterior cowl panel that wasn't vented and didn't have the holes for the wiper arms? I broke the wiper arm off of the wiper assembly and don't really wanna try to replace it, and figured the hood area would look smoother with out a vented panel with empty holes? Any ideas?

68gmsee · 05-21-2011, 07:55 PM

I've never seen one. For the price they're asking for these cowls, it may be just as cheap to have a bodyshop do the sheet metal work for you.

PanelDeland · 05-21-2011, 08:05 PM

Someone makes a fibreglass one.I know I've seen it posted here somewhere.IIRC the maker is in Tx. You might try a search on cowls.There may be a lot of posts to go thru though.

AJLChase · 05-21-2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Someone makes a fibreglass one.I know I've seen it posted here somewhere.IIRC the maker is in Tx. You might try a search on cowls.There may be a lot of posts to go thru though.

Good idea. There were a few posts and links that had sort of what I was looking for...even saw one where a guy used JB Weld to fill in his vent gaps then used some body filler over it to smooth it out..looked nice!

tooter · 05-21-2011, 08:33 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285563
Look at this

71swb4x4 · 05-21-2011, 09:02 PM

I believe that's were your heater gets it's air from, so if it's a daily driver it may not be a good idea. I am sure someone more knowledgeable than me will chime in.

**special-K** · 05-22-2011, 08:07 AM

It sure is nice being able to swipe a splattered bug or bird poop off the windshield while driving,even if you do live somewhere that rain or road spray doesn't exist and it's warm all the time. But that's just me.

71gmcburb · 05-22-2011, 10:14 AM

if you plan on driving it on the road it has to have wipers they are federaly mandated. heres a link to the reg.

http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regul...SHIELD%20WIPER

AJLChase · 05-22-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 71gmcburb

if you plan on driving it on the road it has to have wipers they are federaly mandated. heres a link to the reg.

http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regul...SHIELD%20WIPER

Well, this is why I post before I do! Thanks!

bruceman1968 · 05-22-2011, 06:06 PM

AJ, Some guys keep the wiper arms under the seat and just throw a set of these on when not in use. Your call on the federal part.. http://www.vintagereproductionparts....-Caps---1-pair
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FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-22-2011, 06:24 PM

Those wiper bullets are cool. But Im not gonna get out in the rain and put on a set of wipers in the rain. Id just leave them on by fixing what you broke..

Beelzeburb · 05-22-2011, 11:59 PM

This is why I'm keeping the wiper provisions on the cowl I'm modifying.

67chevy1series · 05-23-2011, 01:19 AM

i never tried it but i thought if someone modified the cowl and hood and made them as one and then torwards the beack to like the 70 challengers have,

the hood goes over the wiper arms.. that would be bad @ZZ

05-21-2011, 07:18 PM	#1
AJLChase Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 322	Is there such a thing? I was wondering if there was such a thing as an exterior cowl panel that wasn't vented and didn't have the holes for the wiper arms? I broke the wiper arm off of the wiper assembly and don't really wanna try to replace it, and figured the hood area would look smoother with out a vented panel with empty holes? Any ideas?

05-21-2011, 07:55 PM	#2
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Is there such a thing? I've never seen one. For the price they're asking for these cowls, it may be just as cheap to have a bodyshop do the sheet metal work for you.

05-21-2011, 08:05 PM	#3
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05-21-2011, 08:33 PM	#5
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05-21-2011, 09:02 PM	#6
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05-22-2011, 08:07 AM	#7
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05-22-2011, 10:14 AM	#8
71gmcburb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: everett washington Posts: 382	Re: Is there such a thing? if you plan on driving it on the road it has to have wipers they are federaly mandated. heres a link to the reg. http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regul...SHIELD%20WIPER __________________ a wise man once said "There are only two real rules to life... 1 - Don't sweat the small stuff 2 - Everything is small stuff

05-22-2011, 06:06 PM	#10
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: Is there such a thing? AJ, Some guys keep the wiper arms under the seat and just throw a set of these on when not in use. Your call on the federal part.. http://www.vintagereproductionparts....-Caps---1-pair __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS Last edited by bruceman1968; 05-22-2011 at 06:14 PM.

05-22-2011, 06:24 PM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Is there such a thing? Those wiper bullets are cool. But Im not gonna get out in the rain and put on a set of wipers in the rain. Id just leave them on by fixing what you broke.. __________________ 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..

05-22-2011, 11:59 PM	#12
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05-23-2011, 01:19 AM	#13
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Is there such a thing? i never tried it but i thought if someone modified the cowl and hood and made them as one and then torwards the beack to like the 70 challengers have, the hood goes over the wiper arms.. that would be bad @ZZ



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