Pine needles in cowl of '72 C20. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

emil77 · 08-04-2015, 06:32 PM

Hi,

I don't know if I am saying the area of the hood correctly, but in the pictures below you can see alot of pine needles gathered in the cowel panel area. Is there any easy way to get them out? I tried a shop vac, wouldn't fit in it. Any solutions, besides cutting down the pine tree?

Custom/Ten · 08-04-2015, 06:47 PM

The cowl actually comes of really easy. You have to open the hood and doors. Then there's two bolts on each side and 5-10 screws on the top of cowl. You can get a kit that puts a grate under your cowl or just make your own for about 5 bucks. I used gutter screen because I was trying to keep leaves out, it would help with pine needles but something smaller might be better. May sound weird but I think it looks cool. I'll go snag you a pic.

emil77 · 08-04-2015, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Custom/Ten

The cowl actually comes of really easy. You have to open the hood and doors. Then there's two bolts on each side and 5-10 screws on the top of cowl. You can get a kit that puts a grate under your cowl or just make your own for about 5 bucks. I used gutter screen because I was trying to keep leaves out, it would help with pine needles but something smaller might be better. May sound weird but I think it looks cool. I'll go snag you a pic.

Wow, a pic would be great, thanks! Are the bolts on the inside of the engine bay, where are the screws? On top of the cowl?

Custom/Ten · 08-04-2015, 06:54 PM

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open door and hood to see

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Row of screws on the front holding on gasket (pop hood to get em)

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Row of screws on top

Custom/Ten · 08-04-2015, 07:09 PM

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Don't forget to remove wiper arms before trying to pull cowl. They snap on. Heck, guess I could get ya a pic of that too. There ya go gotta pull on that tab to remove arm. You can get them with a pic or put down something to protect the cowl and rotate a big flathead under there to snag the clip. May need some wd40 if they been on a long time.

In The Ten Ring · 08-04-2015, 07:39 PM

I have this same job coming up. I already have my cowl off and the replacement is at the media blaster (original cowl rusted through).

Andy4639 · 08-04-2015, 07:48 PM

I took mine off years ago before the grills where available and I used screen door for it. Hot glued to bottom side. Once in place the screws will hold it in place. Cheap to!

Custom/Ten · 08-04-2015, 07:51 PM

Here ya go, knew this vid was out there. My description on post #7 was kinda bad so just ignore it. This is how I learned to remove wiper arms. http://youtu.be/g5_2oiQhG8A

3:34 CHEVERLAY!

that guy cracks me up

clemsonteg · 08-04-2015, 08:16 PM

This is the tool used to remove the wipers. Some of the best money I have spent on this truck!

Lisle 65750 Windshield Tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CODS80..._HwvWvbH28D6B7

In The Ten Ring · 08-04-2015, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by clemsonteg

This is the tool used to remove the wipers. Some of the best money I have spent on this truck!

Lisle 65750 Windshield Tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CODS80..._HwvWvbH28D6B7

(Imagine Donald Trump's voice here). WHERE WERE YOU TWO MONTHS AGO?

I am going to order one of these ASAP. Thanks.

In The Ten Ring · 08-04-2015, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I took mine off years ago before the grills where available and I used screen door for it. Hot glued to bottom side. Once in place the screws will hold it in place. Cheap to!

Very good stuff! I will do as you did and put this back when "putting back the cowl" comes. Thanks.

1968aj · 08-04-2015, 10:24 PM

Take cowl cover off. Open vents inside cab. Get a leaf blower and get after it.

tommys72 · 08-04-2015, 11:00 PM

Mine is the same as Andy's, window screen in there. Works perfect

clemsonteg · 08-04-2015, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

(Imagine Donald Trump's voice here). WHERE WERE YOU TWO MONTHS AGO?

I am going to order one of these ASAP. Thanks.

I actually ordered the tool based on a thread which was started last December. I was dumbfounded when I tried it for the first time and I had both wiper arms off in seconds as opposed to several minutes and scratches with a pick and screwdriver.

emil77 · 08-05-2015, 12:53 AM

Thanks guys, great tips!

swamp rat · 08-05-2015, 01:42 AM

One more thing, if you have pine needles visable from the top I guarentee you have pine needles where the vents are inside the cab, the vent doors are removable from the inside, then you can feed a vaccum hose down in the opening, the inside of the vent channel go's about 4-5 inches lower then the vent opening, with the vent doors removed you can get a small vaccum hose in there. There is actually a water drain hole in the bottom so if you fish around with a length of wire you should eventually find it, make sure you keep them clear if it rains where your at.

I bought pre made cowl guards that were made on a punch press in stead of the mesh screen that was posted, made with 2 different pieces it was about $40 if i remember correct.

Andy4639 · 08-05-2015, 06:38 AM

This is the tool for removing the wiper arms. I posted back in 2011.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452026

08-04-2015, 06:32 PM	#1
emil77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tujunga, CA Posts: 262	Pine needles in cowl of '72 C20. Hi, I don't know if I am saying the area of the hood correctly, but in the pictures below you can see alot of pine needles gathered in the cowel panel area. Is there any easy way to get them out? I tried a shop vac, wouldn't fit in it. Any solutions, besides cutting down the pine tree? __________________ Thanks, Emil 1972 Chevy C20

08-04-2015, 06:47 PM	#2
Custom/Ten Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 422	Re: Pine needles in cowl of '72 C20. The cowl actually comes of really easy. You have to open the hood and doors. Then there's two bolts on each side and 5-10 screws on the top of cowl. You can get a kit that puts a grate under your cowl or just make your own for about 5 bucks. I used gutter screen because I was trying to keep leaves out, it would help with pine needles but something smaller might be better. May sound weird but I think it looks cool. I'll go snag you a pic.

08-04-2015, 06:54 PM	#4
Custom/Ten Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 422	Re: Pine needles in cowl of '72 C20. 2 bolts each side open door and hood to see Last edited by Custom/Ten; 08-04-2015 at 07:01 PM.

08-04-2015, 06:55 PM	#5
Custom/Ten Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 422	Re: Pine needles in cowl of '72 C20. Row of screws on the front holding on gasket (pop hood to get em) Last edited by Custom/Ten; 08-04-2015 at 07:05 PM.

08-04-2015, 06:57 PM	#6
Custom/Ten Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 422	Re: Pine needles in cowl of '72 C20. Row of screws on top

08-04-2015, 07:09 PM	#7
Custom/Ten Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 422	Re: Pine needles in cowl of '72 C20. Don't forget to remove wiper arms before trying to pull cowl. They snap on. Heck, guess I could get ya a pic of that too. There ya go gotta pull on that tab to remove arm. You can get them with a pic or put down something to protect the cowl and rotate a big flathead under there to snag the clip. May need some wd40 if they been on a long time. Last edited by Custom/Ten; 08-04-2015 at 07:21 PM.

08-04-2015, 07:39 PM	#8
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Pine needles in cowl of '72 C20. I have this same job coming up. I already have my cowl off and the replacement is at the media blaster (original cowl rusted through).

08-04-2015, 07:48 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Pine needles in cowl of '72 C20. I took mine off years ago before the grills where available and I used screen door for it. Hot glued to bottom side. Once in place the screws will hold it in place. Cheap to! __________________ 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.

08-04-2015, 07:51 PM	#10
Custom/Ten Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 422	Re: Pine needles in cowl of '72 C20. Here ya go, knew this vid was out there. My description on post #7 was kinda bad so just ignore it. This is how I learned to remove wiper arms. http://youtu.be/g5_2oiQhG8A 3:34 CHEVERLAY! that guy cracks me up Last edited by Custom/Ten; 08-04-2015 at 08:09 PM.

08-04-2015, 08:16 PM	#11
clemsonteg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Anderson,SC Posts: 953	Re: Pine needles in cowl of '72 C20. This is the tool used to remove the wipers. Some of the best money I have spent on this truck! Lisle 65750 Windshield Tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CODS80..._HwvWvbH28D6B7

08-04-2015, 10:24 PM	#14
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: Pine needles in cowl of '72 C20. Take cowl cover off. Open vents inside cab. Get a leaf blower and get after it.

08-04-2015, 11:00 PM	#15
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: Pine needles in cowl of '72 C20. Mine is the same as Andy's, window screen in there. Works perfect __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

08-05-2015, 12:53 AM	#17
emil77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tujunga, CA Posts: 262	Re: Pine needles in cowl of '72 C20. Thanks guys, great tips! __________________ Thanks, Emil 1972 Chevy C20

08-05-2015, 01:42 AM	#18
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Pine needles in cowl of '72 C20. One more thing, if you have pine needles visable from the top I guarentee you have pine needles where the vents are inside the cab, the vent doors are removable from the inside, then you can feed a vaccum hose down in the opening, the inside of the vent channel go's about 4-5 inches lower then the vent opening, with the vent doors removed you can get a small vaccum hose in there. There is actually a water drain hole in the bottom so if you fish around with a length of wire you should eventually find it, make sure you keep them clear if it rains where your at. I bought pre made cowl guards that were made on a punch press in stead of the mesh screen that was posted, made with 2 different pieces it was about $40 if i remember correct. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

08-05-2015, 06:38 AM	#19
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Pine needles in cowl of '72 C20. This is the tool for removing the wiper arms. I posted back in 2011. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452026 __________________ 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.



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