anybody make smooth cowl covers? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

superchevy · 03-02-2004, 11:02 AM

I'd like to have one that's been smoothed with no leaf catcher/vents. Anybody know of any aftermarket ones...or have one for sale?
Thanks, SC.

chevy_fatman · 03-02-2004, 11:08 AM

They're not made aftermarket as far as I know, your best bet is make your own, you have the risk of buying somebody else messed up project that didn't turn out as good as they expected.

Do a search, there's a couple of threads where board members made their own, not real hard to do.

I plan in doing my own.

68 Suburban · 03-02-2004, 02:25 PM

I have heard people saying that they have experienced cooling problems when they have done away with those vents. Just something to think about

Bamm · 03-02-2004, 02:45 PM

Will someone explain exactley what the purpose of those vents are? Thanks........Jerry

Smooth68 · 03-02-2004, 02:51 PM

From what I've seen it is designed to provide air to the side vents under the dash - Everything else motor related is sealed off.

*67Fleetsidedream* · 03-02-2004, 03:19 PM

It supplies air to your heater/ac vents. If you cover it you will not have any fresh air going into the cab.

SCOTI · 03-02-2004, 03:31 PM

67FSD is correct.... but, if you run aftermarket a/c or don't mind rolling the windows down it shouldn't be a problem.

One word of caution: when getting one welded up, keep it bolted to a cab to limit distortion.

ncbiggj · 03-02-2004, 04:37 PM

I had a cowl smoothed and they screwed it up bad, I went to put it on the truck and it was straight.. I got one side down and then the other was like 2" high.. I had to toss it.. Make sure they do the majority on the truck if possible.

adamls · 03-02-2004, 06:49 PM

I seen a chromed smooth cowl on a truck once but not sure where he got it from. It was aftermarket though.

Alexis · 03-02-2004, 06:58 PM

i got a quick and easy idea. Get a blazer , smooth the cowl and take the top so you won't have to worry about fresh air getting inside. I'm going to smooth the cowl out on mine, i was also tipped off about keeping it bolted to the cab of the truck while working on it.

Smooth68 · 03-02-2004, 07:44 PM

mine -

Blue Beard · 03-02-2004, 10:10 PM

Sounds like people who welded these didn't set up a jig to help control the warpage....or tried to weld to much rather than tack welding....

03-02-2004, 11:02 AM	#1
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	anybody make smooth cowl covers? I'd like to have one that's been smoothed with no leaf catcher/vents. Anybody know of any aftermarket ones...or have one for sale? Thanks, SC.

03-02-2004, 11:08 AM	#2
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	They're not made aftermarket as far as I know, your best bet is make your own, you have the risk of buying somebody else messed up project that didn't turn out as good as they expected. Do a search, there's a couple of threads where board members made their own, not real hard to do. I plan in doing my own. __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

03-02-2004, 02:25 PM	#3
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	I have heard people saying that they have experienced cooling problems when they have done away with those vents. Just something to think about __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

03-02-2004, 02:45 PM	#4
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Will someone explain exactley what the purpose of those vents are? Thanks........Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

03-02-2004, 02:51 PM	#5
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	From what I've seen it is designed to provide air to the side vents under the dash - Everything else motor related is sealed off. __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

03-02-2004, 03:19 PM	#6
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	It supplies air to your heater/ac vents. If you cover it you will not have any fresh air going into the cab.

03-02-2004, 03:31 PM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	67FSD is correct.... but, if you run aftermarket a/c or don't mind rolling the windows down it shouldn't be a problem. One word of caution: when getting one welded up, keep it bolted to a cab to limit distortion. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-02-2004, 04:37 PM	#8
ncbiggj Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 18	I had a cowl smoothed and they screwed it up bad, I went to put it on the truck and it was straight.. I got one side down and then the other was like 2" high.. I had to toss it.. Make sure they do the majority on the truck if possible. __________________ 69 chevy c-10 longbed 89 mazda b2200 03 dodge ram 1500 02 honda accord IF SIZE DOESNT MATTER, THEN WHY ARE YOU AFRAID OF ME?

03-02-2004, 06:49 PM	#9
adamls Gotta Startem Early Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Amarillo, TX, USA Posts: 364	I seen a chromed smooth cowl on a truck once but not sure where he got it from. It was aftermarket though. __________________ 67 SWB In Progress, one piece at a time, maybe 3 years I will be finished

03-02-2004, 06:58 PM	#10
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	i got a quick and easy idea. Get a blazer , smooth the cowl and take the top so you won't have to worry about fresh air getting inside. I'm going to smooth the cowl out on mine, i was also tipped off about keeping it bolted to the cab of the truck while working on it.

03-02-2004, 07:44 PM	#11
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	mine - Attached Images __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

03-02-2004, 10:10 PM	#12
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Sounds like people who welded these didn't set up a jig to help control the warpage....or tried to weld to much rather than tack welding.... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo



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