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1great68 · 07-06-2007, 04:23 PM

I'm going to smooth out my cowl and was just wondering if you guys had any tips or advice. Got any do's and don'ts.

piecesparts · 07-06-2007, 04:34 PM

Go slow and weld in short bursts. Let us know how it works.

bad6772 · 07-06-2007, 04:35 PM

just my thaughts. keep the heat down. they warp very very easily. i smoothed a cowl about 2 years ago for a buddys 71. lol well i shaved two. the first one got hot some how. i stiched welded it and really took my time i thaught , grinded all my welds smooth to look at my master piece and lol . it was about an inch higher in the middle. so we opt to try it again ,it turned out really nice. just a lite coat of metal glaze and we were done

Bamm · 07-06-2007, 04:40 PM

Wouldn't bolting it down to something solid during the welding process help?..........Bamm

PanelDeland · 07-06-2007, 07:28 PM

Needs to be mounted on the cab.Or a junk one.That will help it keep it's shape.I doubt if you can keep it from warping any other way.

shifty · 07-07-2007, 09:45 PM

What PanelDeland said - if you do not bolt it in, I have heard from several people here over the past couple of years that it will warp and lose its shape.

shifty · 07-07-2007, 09:51 PM

PS - see this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=231157

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-07-2007, 09:57 PM

Hers mine bolt it on and go slow...very slow.... Took me a week of just spot welding it when ever I was around it.

randomhero472 · 07-07-2007, 10:26 PM

pm 72cstc5 he's done a few of these

*Shane* · 07-08-2007, 02:19 AM

It's NOT a 1 day job ... not unless you like sheetmetal that's curled like the edge of a lasagna noodle.

07-06-2007, 04:23 PM	#1
1great68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ogden,utah Posts: 90	smooth cowl I'm going to smooth out my cowl and was just wondering if you guys had any tips or advice. Got any do's and don'ts.

07-06-2007, 04:34 PM	#2
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: smooth cowl Go slow and weld in short bursts. Let us know how it works.

07-06-2007, 04:35 PM	#3
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: smooth cowl just my thaughts. keep the heat down. they warp very very easily. i smoothed a cowl about 2 years ago for a buddys 71. lol well i shaved two. the first one got hot some how. i stiched welded it and really took my time i thaught , grinded all my welds smooth to look at my master piece and lol . it was about an inch higher in the middle. so we opt to try it again ,it turned out really nice. just a lite coat of metal glaze and we were done

07-06-2007, 04:40 PM	#4
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Re: smooth cowl Wouldn't bolting it down to something solid during the welding process help?..........Bamm __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

07-06-2007, 07:28 PM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: smooth cowl Needs to be mounted on the cab.Or a junk one.That will help it keep it's shape.I doubt if you can keep it from warping any other way. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

07-07-2007, 09:45 PM	#6
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: smooth cowl What PanelDeland said - if you do not bolt it in, I have heard from several people here over the past couple of years that it will warp and lose its shape. __________________ 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.

07-07-2007, 09:51 PM	#7
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: smooth cowl PS - see this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=231157 __________________ 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.

07-07-2007, 09:57 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: smooth cowl Hers mine bolt it on and go slow...very slow.... Took me a week of just spot welding it when ever I was around it. Attached Images __________________ 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..

07-07-2007, 10:26 PM	#9
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: smooth cowl pm 72cstc5 he's done a few of these __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!

07-08-2007, 02:19 AM	#10
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: smooth cowl It's NOT a 1 day job ... not unless you like sheetmetal that's curled like the edge of a lasagna noodle.



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