|
02-15-2008, 02:47 AM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: VA
Posts: 740
|
Hood to Cowl Seal
Howdy everyone. I'm planning on changing my Hood to Cowl Seal and was wondering if the Panel that the seal fits into will have to come all the way out or can I simply un-bolt it, raise it up, then pull the old seal out and then replace it.
Any help will be greatly apperciated. Thanks
__________________
1968 SWB. GMPP 350/350 Turbo Trans, Edelbrock Performer & Carb. Hedman Hedders, Hooker Aerochambers Mufflers. Tuff Stuff Alternators. Remember, no matter where you go, There you are. Gary |
|
|
|
02-15-2008, 03:09 AM
|
#2 |
|
Nothing to see here.....
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Shawnee, KS
Posts: 4,625
|
Re: Hood to Cowl Seal
unscrew all the metal screws attaching the cowl to the cab and then unbolt the outer body bolt that you can see when you open the hood and you should be able to lift it up enough to remove the old one and replace with your new piece.
word of warning. the new seals are a bit thicker, so you should trim it back a bit so your hood will properly close........
__________________
Doug  THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson |
|
|
|
|
02-15-2008, 03:17 AM
|
#3 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Sacramento California
Posts: 194
|
Re: Hood to Cowl Seal
Yep, I did it just like that. It slipped in with no problem. The seal I bought fit nice with no trimming. It's an easy job so if you need to trim it you can pull it back out. I would try it first.
__________________
69 sweet long fleet, David |
|
|
|
|
02-15-2008, 03:19 AM
|
#4 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Mendenhall MS
Posts: 222
|
Re: Hood to Cowl Seal
Man I had no idea how that thing went in. I bought one, but there isnt' one on our truck to see how it's supposed to look.
Does anyone have any pics they could post of this seal after it's installed? |
|
|
|
|
02-15-2008, 05:00 AM
|
#5 |
|
Keepin it runnin!
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Deep River, CT
Posts: 1,036
|
Re: Hood to Cowl Seal
I've been soaking mine with silicone to soften it up so the hood will sit properly. Slow process but its getting there.
Frank
__________________
1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer  1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it" |
|
|
|
|
02-15-2008, 06:41 AM
|
#6 | |
|
Restoration Virgin!
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Huntersville, NC
Posts: 8,298
|
Re: Hood to Cowl Seal
Quote:
__________________
Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present |
|
|
|
|
|
02-15-2008, 07:06 AM
|
#7 |
|
I am a Referee of life.
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Greensboro N.C.
Posts: 13,992
|
Re: Hood to Cowl Seal
Do yourself a favor and pull the cowl while you have it apart.The BB vendors carry a screen for the cowl panel and unless you have one you want to install one and clean out the cowl vents.This helps prevent rust in the kickpanel area and the rear portin of the front fender.
__________________
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" |
|
|
|
|
02-15-2008, 07:42 AM
|
#8 | |
|
Active Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area.
Posts: 7,947
|
Re: Hood to Cowl Seal
Quote:
Here's what I did on mine. Picked up some gutter guard at Lowes (cheap). Made of some soft nylon/plastic material that's already the right width. Cut it to length and cut the holes for the wipers with small scissors. It's mostly for large leaves, though. I don't have pine over here. |
|
|
|
|
|
02-16-2008, 11:45 PM
|
#9 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: VA
Posts: 740
|
Re: Hood to Cowl Seal
tt
__________________
1968 SWB. GMPP 350/350 Turbo Trans, Edelbrock Performer & Carb. Hedman Hedders, Hooker Aerochambers Mufflers. Tuff Stuff Alternators. Remember, no matter where you go, There you are. Gary |
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
