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09-02-2014, 01:44 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Nebraska
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Getting aggravated. Looking for soft cowl seals
Im looking for the top cowl seal, and the drivers side cowl gaskets. The first restoration on my truck, I had a real soft seal, almost like a kitchen sponge. It was perfect. I'm having a heck of a time finding the correct seal I need. I ordered one, I'm pretty sure from classic industries, and it was a thick, non forgiving rubber. And then I just ordered the "sponge" top and side gasket from brothers. The side one is still a little stiffer than the old one I had, but it's WHITE. Also, the top cowl is also supposed to be the "sponge" type, but it's just as hard as the rubber one from classic industries.
What are some of you using?
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09-02-2014, 06:07 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Edmonton
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Re: Getting aggravated. Looking for soft cowl seals
i just got a top one from LMC. It was super soft.
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09-02-2014, 09:48 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Houston
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Re: Getting aggravated. Looking for soft cowl seals
steele rubber has a soft cowl seal. I just used them this month
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09-21-2014, 06:04 PM
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Location: Cactus Patch So. Az
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Re: Getting aggravated. Looking for soft cowl seals
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09-03-2014, 05:51 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Fox, AR
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Re: Getting aggravated. Looking for soft cowl seals
I've got the one from Eckler's Trucks sitting on my desk. It's not spongy-soft, but it feels like it'll seal ok. It's for my wife's truck, so if it doesn't seal, I expect I'll know about it the first time she drives the truck in the rain.
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09-03-2014, 05:50 PM
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Location: Nebraska
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Re: Getting aggravated. Looking for soft cowl seals
Thanks a bunch guys!
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09-05-2014, 05:59 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Lebanon, Ohio
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Re: Getting aggravated. Looking for soft cowl seals
Has anyone tried the one from SoffSeal? I've always used them on my other vehicles, and they have been the best for me.
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09-05-2014, 01:25 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Nebraska
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Re: Getting aggravated. Looking for soft cowl seals
Anyone have up close pictures of the material of yours?
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1950 3600. 370cid, th400, 9", billet 80mm turbo under the bed, 4 link coilovers, hoping for a single digit! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=380212 |
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10-14-2014, 07:11 PM
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Re: Getting aggravated. Looking for soft cowl seals
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1950 3600. 370cid, th400, 9", billet 80mm turbo under the bed, 4 link coilovers, hoping for a single digit! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=380212 |
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09-05-2014, 02:21 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Jacksonville FL
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Re: Getting aggravated. Looking for soft cowl seals
I just opened the box from LMC with Window Rubber, Vent Seal, and Door Seals in it... they are all very soft?
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09-05-2014, 05:05 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Black Diamond, WA
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Re: Getting aggravated. Looking for soft cowl seals
I just installed a side cowl seal from Jim Carter parts this morning, super soft, perfect fit.
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09-21-2014, 04:10 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: So. Pittsburg, TN
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Re: Getting aggravated. Looking for soft cowl seals
Can someone take a pic of their cowl vent opening? I've tried to get mine to seal but there are openings that look original, but don't make any sense. Thanks in advance.
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09-21-2014, 06:21 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: the middle
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Re: Getting aggravated. Looking for soft cowl seals
The classic parts one is a freaking joke! Haven't tried any others yet.
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