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72BlckButy · 12-09-2009, 03:24 PM

That turned out great Leon/Ron!

**LockDoc** · 12-09-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mordachai

looks great. I'm another guy who would be interested in the back if you'd be willing to show it

I will take a couple of shots of the back when the weather straightens out a little bit. Too snowy/windy/cold right now...

LockDoc

lclippard · 12-09-2009, 09:25 PM

has anyone thought of tacking a backing plate under the cowl, and laying down fiberglass? the thought crossed my mind but i havent had time to try it yet

VA72C10 · 12-09-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by lclippard

has anyone thought of tacking a backing plate under the cowl, and laying down fiberglass? the thought crossed my mind but i havent had time to try it yet

There's someone selling them out of fiberglass already.

lclippard · 12-09-2009, 10:01 PM

do you know who?

Mordachai · 12-10-2009, 10:43 AM

also, the fiberglass won't bond to the metal very well, over time it will crack/split/fail etc.

68_chop_top · 12-10-2009, 11:00 AM

I had to do major work on my cowl when I chopped the top on my 68. I laid the windshield over and this pulled it away from the cowl. Then I went ahead and filled the vents. Major work. I wished I had thought of the jig idea. Nice job.

Ackattack · 12-10-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

There's someone selling them out of fiberglass already.

I have a fiberglass one. After all is said and done with it, a properly modified original metal one would be better. The fit just isn't there with the fiberglass one. (I'm pretty disapointed in how the fiberglass cowl fits.

piecesparts · 12-08-2010, 03:30 AM

Hey Leon, did you ever get those pics from the back side of the cowl. I have an extra cowl that I would like to smooth, but need some informational support.

swamp rat · 12-08-2010, 04:40 AM

Well maybe a stupid question but i always have a quest for learning.......
Is there still sufficent air flow to the heater fan if this mod is done?

piecesparts · 12-08-2010, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Well maybe a stupid question but i always have a quest for learning.......
Is there still sufficent air flow to the heater fan if this mod is done?

By golly that is stupid, but we all do it sometime....LOL Most conversions such as this would be using an aftermarket heater/A/C unit inside, like a Vintage Aire system. Those systems do not use the proverbial fresh air inlet, they recirc the air more than anything else.

jmedero · 12-08-2010, 09:14 AM

Fine work..... Hell I wish I could get my body man to do anything!!
Posted via Mobile Device

swamp rat · 12-08-2010, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by piecesparts

By golly that is stupid, but we all do it sometime....LOL Most conversions such as this would be using an aftermarket heater/A/C unit inside, like a Vintage Aire system. Those systems do not use the proverbial fresh air inlet, they recirc the air more than anything else.

LOL! I knew i was setting myself up for that but i'm thick skinned enough. All I can say is damn! I wish! But replacing the heater is not in my near future. Thanks!

AusMarty · 12-08-2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ackattack

i have a fiberglass one. After all is said and done with it, a properly modified original metal one would be better. The fit just isn't there with the fiberglass one. (i'm pretty disapointed in how the fiberglass cowl fits.

x2

**LockDoc** · 12-09-2010, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by piecesparts

Hey Leon, did you ever get those pics from the back side of the cowl. I have an extra cowl that I would like to smooth, but need some informational support.

I think I posted this somewhere but I don't have a clue where...

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 12-09-2010, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Well maybe a stupid question but i always have a quest for learning.......
Is there still sufficent air flow to the heater fan if this mod is done?

As far as I can see it wouldn't be a problem. There is plenty of open space around it. I had one on the Blue '67 for a while and still got air out of the kick panel vents.

LockDoc

treveiger · 12-09-2010, 12:46 AM

That looks great!!! Is there a point for the vents in the first place?

**LockDoc** · 12-09-2010, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by treveiger

That looks great!!! Is there a point for the vents in the first place?

Yes, they are put there to collect trash so it will rust out your fresh air boxes on the sides of the cowl...

j/k It is for the fresh air vents in the kick panels and air to the heater. Good thought but the designers should have put a screen under them to keep the junk out.

LockDoc

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-09-2010, 03:11 AM

Leon, that turned out very nice! Any idea if you guys will be building anymore?

**LockDoc** · 12-09-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Leon, that turned out very nice! Any idea if you guys will be building anymore?

Yes we will but Ron is working on his '64 Chevelle and his brothers '55 Chev Gasser look alike right now so it may be a little while.

LockDoc

12-09-2009, 03:24 PM	#26
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Going To Try Smoothing A Cowl Vent That turned out great Leon/Ron! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-09-2009, 09:25 PM	#28
lclippard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: huntersville, nc Posts: 144	Re: Going To Try Smoothing A Cowl Vent has anyone thought of tacking a backing plate under the cowl, and laying down fiberglass? the thought crossed my mind but i havent had time to try it yet __________________ 69 burb/01 yukon chassis 65 Comet Caliente 289 4 Door Sedan 99 Millenia S (supercharged) 4 Door Sedan 02 Yamaha R6 69 swb c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...36#post3799136 building with a buddy: 85 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...94#post3708194

12-09-2009, 10:01 PM	#30
lclippard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: huntersville, nc Posts: 144	Re: Going To Try Smoothing A Cowl Vent do you know who? __________________ 69 burb/01 yukon chassis 65 Comet Caliente 289 4 Door Sedan 99 Millenia S (supercharged) 4 Door Sedan 02 Yamaha R6 69 swb c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...36#post3799136 building with a buddy: 85 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...94#post3708194

12-10-2009, 10:43 AM	#31
Mordachai Fat Fendered Fleetside Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WPB, S. FL, USA, Earth Posts: 718	Re: Going To Try Smoothing A Cowl Vent also, the fiberglass won't bond to the metal very well, over time it will crack/split/fail etc.

12-10-2009, 11:00 AM	#32
68_chop_top Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Granbury, TEXAS Posts: 250	Re: Going To Try Smoothing A Cowl Vent I had to do major work on my cowl when I chopped the top on my 68. I laid the windshield over and this pulled it away from the cowl. Then I went ahead and filled the vents. Major work. I wished I had thought of the jig idea. Nice job. __________________ Mine is chopped, has a clutch, and a big block.

12-08-2010, 03:30 AM	#34
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Going To Try Smoothing A Cowl Vent Hey Leon, did you ever get those pics from the back side of the cowl. I have an extra cowl that I would like to smooth, but need some informational support. __________________ Frank

12-08-2010, 04:40 AM	#35
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Going To Try Smoothing A Cowl Vent Well maybe a stupid question but i always have a quest for learning....... Is there still sufficent air flow to the heater fan if this mod is done? __________________ 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

12-08-2010, 09:14 AM	#37
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: Going To Try Smoothing A Cowl Vent Fine work..... Hell I wish I could get my body man to do anything!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

12-09-2010, 12:46 AM	#42
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Going To Try Smoothing A Cowl Vent That looks great!!! Is there a point for the vents in the first place? __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

12-09-2010, 03:11 AM	#44
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Going To Try Smoothing A Cowl Vent Leon, that turned out very nice! Any idea if you guys will be building anymore? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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