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billy37380 · 02-20-2007, 02:29 PM

On The Wiper Cowl What Are The Vents For Can They Be Taken Out Or Do You Need Them I Only Have A Heated Cab No A/c

Inthuwind · 02-20-2007, 02:33 PM

I believe you can take them out, or put a screen under them to keep the trash out. It's a rain gutter!!

Inthuwind · 02-20-2007, 02:33 PM

It's for vented air down to your kick panel vents BTW.

timcos · 02-20-2007, 02:53 PM

If you close them over (which in itself is not a bad idea) you will not have forced fresh air when going down the street. Or your a/c operation will not be able to bring in fresh air for its operation. I am sure there are other methods for hosing in some air. I have not seen them.

If I need fresh air...I surely crack open a vent window.

I have heard that if you are going to weld them over...that you do it in place as it flexes a lot.

zden · 02-20-2007, 05:26 PM

does anyone reproduce a solid one?

As2rd · 02-20-2007, 05:36 PM

Sorry to bump in with a different subject, but how do you get the wiper arms outta the way to get access to the cowl vents. I have ripped nasty metal screen poorly placed in mine. I want to replace it with a much nicer chrome mesh piece.---Andy

whatnow123 · 02-20-2007, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by billy37380

On The Wiper Cowl What Are The Vents For Can They Be Taken Out Or Do You Need Them I Only Have A Heated Cab No A/c

this is just my opinion, but I believe that the vents in the cowl area happen to be the main source for all our rust issues, at least 90% anyway. I would like to close mine up as well. I have already closed up the vent doors and have vintage air, but I just don't have the skills to cut it out and close it up, not to mention it is pretty flimsy piece already.

whatnow123 · 02-20-2007, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by As2rd

Sorry to bump in with a different subject, but how do you get the wiper arms outta the way to get access to the cowl vents. I have ripped nasty metal screen poorly placed in mine. I want to replace it with a much nicer chrome mesh piece.---Andy

There is a very small tab where the wiper blade attaches to the shaft near the cowl. Get a little screwdriver move that tab away from the shaft and the wiper arms will pop right off.

PanelDeland · 02-20-2007, 07:05 PM

The vendors will have screens for the cowl vents.They keep about 75% of the trash out and what does get thru is small enough to fall or be washed out the drains.If you install the screens and keep the drains cleared the problem will be gone.
If you use the screens the easy way to install them is to remove the cowl then tie wrap or twist tie the screens to the cowl cover.When you reinstall the cowl and have everything lined up and the screws started,you can cut the ties.
BTW I think the screens run about $30.00-40.00 and come in powdercoated black or stainless(May be a little higher).
Just another option.

Hooker · 02-20-2007, 08:27 PM

Could you use that area for a "cowl induction" system for the air intake.... Maybe cut a hole in the firewall and hoook it to the carb? Just a thought i had while reading this! Let me know

Inthuwind · 02-20-2007, 09:58 PM

Hey Panel, which vendor carries these?

02-20-2007, 02:29 PM	#1
billy37380 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: webb city missouri Posts: 39	Wiper Cowl Question On The Wiper Cowl What Are The Vents For Can They Be Taken Out Or Do You Need Them I Only Have A Heated Cab No A/c

02-20-2007, 02:33 PM	#2
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: Wiper Cowl Question I believe you can take them out, or put a screen under them to keep the trash out. It's a rain gutter!! __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

02-20-2007, 02:33 PM	#3
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: Wiper Cowl Question It's for vented air down to your kick panel vents BTW. __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

02-20-2007, 02:53 PM	#4
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Wiper Cowl Question If you close them over (which in itself is not a bad idea) you will not have forced fresh air when going down the street. Or your a/c operation will not be able to bring in fresh air for its operation. I am sure there are other methods for hosing in some air. I have not seen them. If I need fresh air...I surely crack open a vent window. I have heard that if you are going to weld them over...that you do it in place as it flexes a lot. __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

02-20-2007, 05:26 PM	#5
zden Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 72	Re: Wiper Cowl Question does anyone reproduce a solid one? __________________ 1966 Chevrolet Suburban 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

02-20-2007, 05:36 PM	#6
As2rd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lexington Park, MD Posts: 47	Re: Wiper Cowl Question Sorry to bump in with a different subject, but how do you get the wiper arms outta the way to get access to the cowl vents. I have ripped nasty metal screen poorly placed in mine. I want to replace it with a much nicer chrome mesh piece.---Andy

02-20-2007, 07:05 PM	#9
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Wiper Cowl Question The vendors will have screens for the cowl vents.They keep about 75% of the trash out and what does get thru is small enough to fall or be washed out the drains.If you install the screens and keep the drains cleared the problem will be gone. If you use the screens the easy way to install them is to remove the cowl then tie wrap or twist tie the screens to the cowl cover.When you reinstall the cowl and have everything lined up and the screws started,you can cut the ties. BTW I think the screens run about $30.00-40.00 and come in powdercoated black or stainless(May be a little higher). Just another option. __________________ 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"

02-20-2007, 08:27 PM	#10
Hooker aka TEX-TOY Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 127	Re: Wiper Cowl Question Could you use that area for a "cowl induction" system for the air intake.... Maybe cut a hole in the firewall and hoook it to the carb? Just a thought i had while reading this! Let me know __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 SWB w/ disk brakes and soon to be lowered with spindles and springs!!!! Getting a paint job like a Army Chinook Helicopter!!!! HOOKERS RULE!! BRAND NEW WIFE BOUGHT IT FOR ME AS A WEDDING GIFT!!! SHE IS THE BOMB!!!!!!

02-20-2007, 09:58 PM	#11
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: Wiper Cowl Question Hey Panel, which vendor carries these? __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it." Last edited by Inthuwind; 02-20-2007 at 09:59 PM.



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