Cowl Vent Trash Guard

[Already Gone]

This is why I bought the cowl vent trash guard for my truck. This is only 5/6 hours of accumulation from today. Do you think GM engineered the style of the trucks so the leaves fall on the cowl ? Mega Elm trees near my home.

[Mr Handy]

I just installed a set in my cowl this evening. Nothing worse than pine needles and laurel oak leaves. I spent most of the summer welding in new metal to replace what had rotted out from "trash" falling through the cracks and rotting into compost. The previous owner had taken the time to glue in some window screen years ago, I wish i knew what kind of glue it was cause it worked real good!

[1968aj]

carport; car cover; tarp. I have a lot of trees also and I am about to invest in a carport once a decide on what kind.

[saxart]

Originally Posted by Already Gone

This is why I bought the cowl vent trash guard for my truck. This is only 5/6 hours of accumulation from today. Do you think GM engineered the style of the trucks so the leaves fall on the cowl ? Mega Elm trees near my home.

Where did you get those screens?

[Already Gone]

Originally Posted by saxart

Where did you get those screens?

Most of the major parts vendors have them. I know Classic Parts and LMC Truck have them and so does Brothers Trucks.

[KSCHEVYUP]

Cowl Vent Trash Guard
LMC Trucks #38-9096 in stainless: #38-9095 in steel

[Mr Handy]

I got a pair of the black ones, not stainless, I was thinking of painting body color but the black just disappears. I cant remember if I ordered them from classic industries or truck & car shop.

[CG]

Seems like you can get that king of "guard" material at one of the big box hardware stores and make your own. My guess is probably cheaper than from one of the truck supply places.

[Mr Handy]

Originally Posted by CG

Seems like you can get that king of "guard" material at one of the big box hardware stores and make your own. My guess is probably cheaper than from one of the truck supply places.

I priced out materials. It would have been hard to get the material in the right size and still be cheaper, not to mention all I had to do was bolt these in and focus on the thousand other things I need to do to get the truck back together.

If you need to make guards for three or four trucks you could save some money, but my time is worth more than I would have saved.

[special-K]

I haven't looked lately but never bought them because they seemed like too much money for what they are. Yeah, I know the cost is nothing compared to the rust repair. But that doesn't justify charging more. I've made them and it doesn't take long. They are a great idea whether you buy them or make them.

I am sure there was no intent to be allowing leaves and tree debris into the vents. Most leaves do just lay across the openings which blocks them off, like in your picture. A few flip just right and slide in though. Screening is an improvement that came on most vehicles later on.

[CG]

Good to know they aren't too expensive and you can save time and money going to the truck stores. Its often not the case.

I was thinking a little screen for my sliding rear window would be a good idea. Driving in the fall the leaves in the bed come flying in the window and startle the crap outta me haha.

[custom10nut]

I made my own with leftover gutter leaf guard mesh. The screen isn't as small but they work like a champ.

[VetteVet]

In case you're interested.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...nt+leaf+guards

[In The Ten Ring]

Or you could do like me and just leave your truck in the garage for years because it's taking years to get it back together and running again.

I definitely want to make or purchase some vent guards like these.

[JeffMo1]

I just bought new shields for my truck, and just in time! Does anyone know what size screw/fastener is used for mounting? My truck had already been missing both the shields and fasteners.

Thank you!

Jeff

[jocko]

they aren't a factory item - these are aftermarket additions (good ones) that didn't exist back in the day.

[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by JeffMo1

I just bought new shields for my truck, and just in time! Does anyone know what size screw/fastener is used for mounting? My truck had already been missing both the shields and fasteners.

Thank you!

Jeff

They are held in place by the cowl screws.

[cebra]

I used rain gutter leaf guards from Home Depot. They were $5 and took less than 5 minutes to cut and install. I think they look better than the round hole ones you get from the parts places.

[Andy4639]

I just used window screen and the black sealer stuff to stick it to the backside of the cowl. It works great and it's very cheap.

[jocko]

Andy, did you use the metal or fabric type of screen? Good idea and it looks good.

[Andy4639]

Originally Posted by jocko

Andy, did you use the metal or fabric type of screen? Good idea and it looks good.

I want to say it's fiberglass screen.
I had bought several rolls back when I redid the back porch so it was no cost at the time. I still have a half roll left.
I used that black sticky stuff you buy at parts store they call it monkey something.

[ARCTICFRONTIER]

It’s a great easy mod! Amazing how many leaves get in there in no time at all. Here’s mine from Classic Industries

[cericd]

Any issues with leaves getting trapped between the cowl vent and the new guard, requiring one to take everything apart to clean the trash out?

[Pillow]

Agreed! Leaf Guards are one of the best adds I have made to the C10! Love love love them.

[69SCSS]

I got them too, after having to replace my inner and outer rockers and bottom of the A pillar, not dealing with it again!