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Old 09-28-2011, 04:18 PM   #1
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I finished up this cowl this morning. It came out great. The jig actually makes it pretty easy but it is still time consuming....

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Old 09-28-2011, 04:21 PM   #2
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very nice - that's going to look great on someones 68
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Old 09-28-2011, 04:35 PM   #3
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Old 09-28-2011, 04:58 PM   #4
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: DROOL :

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just did a quick photoshop and it looks so nasty with the wipers shaved too.
i think i just found what to do with my cowl.
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Old 09-28-2011, 05:01 PM   #5
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That is the only way to do it correctly. Looks Awesome!
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Old 09-28-2011, 05:55 PM   #6
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clean...
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Old 09-28-2011, 06:51 PM   #7
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Wow...looks perfect. So are you selling these?
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Old 09-28-2011, 06:55 PM   #8
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Nice!

Didn't you do a how to thread one time about this Leon?
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Old 09-28-2011, 07:20 PM   #9
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looks clean......you ought to get a patent pend. on this, then find some company to buy your idea before they steal it and start stamping these out by the hundreds.
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Old 09-28-2011, 07:33 PM   #10
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looks clean......you ought to get a patent pend. on this, then find some company to buy your idea before they steal it and start stamping these out by the hundreds.
AGREE ! ill take one for sure...
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Old 09-28-2011, 07:36 PM   #11
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funny thing is i saw that mesh grill that goes under and mine dosent have it, but this looks way cleaner. VERY NICE JOB again..
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Old 09-28-2011, 07:44 PM   #12
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Super nice!!!
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Old 09-28-2011, 08:56 PM   #13
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Great work and cool jig. I,ve been thinking about doing this modification to my truck and adding one of the early 50's manually operated flush mounted air scoops.
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Old 09-28-2011, 09:25 PM   #14
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Leon do these only fit the convertable top cabs like in the pic?
Joking aside looks real sweet.
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Old 09-28-2011, 10:34 PM   #15
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funny thing is i saw that mesh grill that goes under and mine dosent have it, but this looks way cleaner. VERY NICE JOB again..
The mesh grille is aftermarket.Most of the BB vendors will have them until you shave the cowl or if you want to keep the vents operable.
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Old 09-28-2011, 10:55 PM   #16
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My friend Ron and I do them from time to time and sell them. If you are interested PM me.

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Nice!

Didn't you do a how to thread one time about this Leon?
Not really a how to, but I did post some pictures and told a little bit about the process. I guess I could do a "how to" on the next one.

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Old 09-28-2011, 11:05 PM   #17
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Awesome work!!! very nice!!!!
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Old 09-29-2011, 11:44 AM   #18
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Old 09-29-2011, 12:39 PM   #19
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Looks great and probably fits a heck of a lot better than the fiberglass one I have on my 68.
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Old 09-29-2011, 02:08 PM   #20
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Old 09-29-2011, 03:24 PM   #21
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Look's really nice!
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Old 09-29-2011, 03:43 PM   #22
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I have looked around and only found the 'glass version. I'm suprised that no companies are punching these out. I woulda thought that the dies could stamp out the blank and if it was a repop part the blank could be stuck in the next die to add the vent. On the other hand my search also showed that 67-68 grills, LWB bed sides, bed floors and roof skins have only been available for the last couple of years. BTW, nice job on your cowl!! I want one too. Looks like I may have to add it to the list of owner modified pieces!
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Old 09-29-2011, 06:55 PM   #23
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This is cool. I shaved mine too and my dash so there is nothing but steel no pad no speaker and no vents. I like the jig, beats using the actual truck as a jig. The idea really cleans up the truck. I don't think the defroster will work without the cowl vents but who cares.
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Old 09-29-2011, 09:05 PM   #24
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When we do them we get $300 plus shipping which usually runs about $25

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This is cool. I shaved mine too and my dash so there is nothing but steel no pad no speaker and no vents. I like the jig, beats using the actual truck as a jig. The idea really cleans up the truck. I don't think the defroster will work without the cowl vents but who cares.
The heater & defroster work fine with a smooth cowl. There is plenty of of space around it for air to be drawn in.

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