Cowl Screen install - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Resto-Rand · 03-23-2016, 03:22 PM

I tried a search but had no success. (Dinosaur, so shut up, lol).

Anyway, has anyone come up with a durable method of securing screening to the inside of their cowl? I have some stainless window screening I want to use for keeping the debris out.

I pulled the cowl off to paint it and a rat decided to build a nest under the antenna area. So... I gotta get this done.

Thanks. Rand

trac209 · 03-23-2016, 04:33 PM

What kind of screen are we talking about? Metal,fibreglass etc

Lanman1972 · 03-23-2016, 04:47 PM

I found a used set for mine, but they are available.

Manes truck parts has them just search cowl. I am sure other vendors offer them.

Can't help you with making your own, good luck.

68is4me · 03-23-2016, 05:25 PM

here is a few post talking about them

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=cowl+screen

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=cowl+screen

Resto-Rand · 03-23-2016, 11:55 PM

Thanks, I actually was looking for one of those threads as I remembered it.

Since I'm using the window screen I'm going to try spray trim adhesive.

**Jeff's bowtie's** · 03-24-2016, 04:26 PM

I would try a bead of silicone around the edge then push the screen into it you can wet your finger tip and smooth it out nicely

**Already Gone** · 03-24-2016, 07:36 PM

I hot glued a piece of door screen on my last truck and it worked well.

Ed F · 03-24-2016, 07:46 PM

My memory is foggy on this subject. Did they have a screen in them originally? Neither of mine have a screen currently but with leaves, pine needles and critters, it sounds like a great idea.

Andy4639 · 03-24-2016, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed F

My memory is foggy on this subject. Did they have a screen in them originally? Neither of mine have a screen currently but with leaves, pine needles and critters, it sounds like a great idea.

Not that I have ever seen are herd. I installed the black screen I had left over from the back porch job I did several months prior to the truck. It has been in the cowl for almost 10 years now and still looks fine.

**Already Gone** · 03-24-2016, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed F

My memory is foggy on this subject. Did they have a screen in them originally? Neither of mine have a screen currently but with leaves, pine needles and critters, it sounds like a great idea.

No they never came with any kind of screen form the factory. They could have easily put some kind of screen in but that would have screwed up their "Planned Obsolesce" plans.

franken · 03-24-2016, 08:14 PM

I think I'd use some gutter screen and bond it underneath with silicone caulk. I had a tree cut down because it filled mine up...

Andy4639 · 03-25-2016, 06:55 AM

Here is what mine looks like.

**6t727t2** · 03-25-2016, 07:04 AM

Andy, looks great. Black fiberglass screening? How is it attached?

Andy4639 · 03-25-2016, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 6t727t2

Andy, looks great. Black fiberglass screening? How is it attached?

I used hot glue gun just to hold it in place on the cowl until I got back on the truck. Once it's back on the truck it will stay in place.

dazza · 03-25-2016, 10:21 AM

I used stainless...

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So.Cal.Super · 03-25-2016, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by dazza

I used stainless...

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That looks good!
How did you attach it?

65 C20 · 03-25-2016, 11:51 AM

If you are worried about mice, rats I wouldn't use the regular household plastic screen as they will just chew thru it.
I think if they really want in they will chew thru the metal screen aswell but will slow them down.

dazza · 03-25-2016, 12:32 PM

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That looks good!
How did you attach it?

Thanks. I just cut it into four pieces and then bent the cut tips over on the three edges of each side were I had to cut. IIRC, I also bent a small piece of aluminum on each corner facing the hood for support. Then I just set them in place and put the cowl back on. They're set pretty solid in place.

dazza · 03-25-2016, 12:37 PM

Here's a better pic showing the color of the wire...

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Andy4639 · 03-25-2016, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65 C20

If you are worried about mice, rats I wouldn't use the regular household plastic screen as they will just chew thru it.
I think if they really want in they will chew thru the metal screen aswell but will slow them down.

Worried about mice...now that's funny!

joeydurango · 03-25-2016, 01:23 PM

I used expanded metal lathe and JB Weld-ed it in place on my shortbed K10. That worked well. My longbed has one of the aftermarket bolt-in type that was installed by the PO.

**RenoKeene** · 03-25-2016, 01:48 PM

I bought these from LMC
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=120
They are surprisingly nice pieces.
Part #38-9095

jjzepplin · 03-25-2016, 01:53 PM

Did you get the stainless? Pics please sir

OregonNed · 03-25-2016, 01:59 PM

The LMC ones fit pretty nicely. Weren't that much as I recall. Went with black.

**RenoKeene** · 03-25-2016, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jjzepplin

Did you get the stainless? Pics please sir

I went with black like Ned. I really like mine, looks professional.
Also has the squirter cutouts.
$29.95 ...hard to beat that.

03-23-2016, 03:22 PM	#1
Resto-Rand Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 108	Cowl Screen install I tried a search but had no success. (Dinosaur, so shut up, lol). Anyway, has anyone come up with a durable method of securing screening to the inside of their cowl? I have some stainless window screening I want to use for keeping the debris out. I pulled the cowl off to paint it and a rat decided to build a nest under the antenna area. So... I gotta get this done. Thanks. Rand __________________ 1971 C-10 307 3OTT

03-23-2016, 04:33 PM	#2
trac209 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: winnipeg Posts: 1,107	Re: Cowl Screen install What kind of screen are we talking about? Metal,fibreglass etc

03-23-2016, 05:25 PM	#4
68is4me Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: lakefield,mn Posts: 566	Re: Cowl Screen install here is a few post talking about them http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=cowl+screen http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=cowl+screen __________________ 68 c10 swb stepper 68 c10 swb stepper 67 c10 lwb 06 gmc duramax

03-23-2016, 11:55 PM	#5
Resto-Rand Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 108	Re: Cowl Screen install Thanks, I actually was looking for one of those threads as I remembered it. Since I'm using the window screen I'm going to try spray trim adhesive. __________________ 1971 C-10 307 3OTT

03-24-2016, 04:26 PM	#6
Jeff's bowtie's Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kearneysville Wv Posts: 3,944	Re: Cowl Screen install I would try a bead of silicone around the edge then push the screen into it you can wet your finger tip and smooth it out nicely

03-23-2016, 04:47 PM	#3
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: Cowl Screen install I found a used set for mine, but they are available. Manes truck parts has them just search cowl. I am sure other vendors offer them. Can't help you with making your own, good luck.

03-24-2016, 07:36 PM	#7
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,129	Re: Cowl Screen install I hot glued a piece of door screen on my last truck and it worked well. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

03-24-2016, 07:46 PM	#8
Ed F Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Holland Mi. Posts: 302	Re: Cowl Screen install My memory is foggy on this subject. Did they have a screen in them originally? Neither of mine have a screen currently but with leaves, pine needles and critters, it sounds like a great idea.

03-24-2016, 08:14 PM	#11
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,091	Re: Cowl Screen install I think I'd use some gutter screen and bond it underneath with silicone caulk. I had a tree cut down because it filled mine up...

03-25-2016, 06:55 AM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,943	Re: Cowl Screen install Here is what mine looks like. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-25-2016, 07:04 AM	#13
6t727t2 Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 6,428	Re: Cowl Screen install Andy, looks great. Black fiberglass screening? How is it attached?

03-25-2016, 10:21 AM	#15
dazza Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: California Posts: 971	Re: Cowl Screen install I used stainless... --- Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------------- I'm not crazy, I'm chosen, there's a difference. ---------------------------- '72 K10 SWB, 350, sm465/np205 ---- ----

03-25-2016, 11:51 AM	#17
65 C20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Comox BC Posts: 337	Re: Cowl Screen install If you are worried about mice, rats I wouldn't use the regular household plastic screen as they will just chew thru it. I think if they really want in they will chew thru the metal screen aswell but will slow them down.

03-25-2016, 12:37 PM	#19
dazza Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: California Posts: 971	Re: Cowl Screen install Here's a better pic showing the color of the wire... --- Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------------- I'm not crazy, I'm chosen, there's a difference. ---------------------------- '72 K10 SWB, 350, sm465/np205 ---- ----

03-25-2016, 01:23 PM	#21
joeydurango Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 827	Re: Cowl Screen install I used expanded metal lathe and JB Weld-ed it in place on my shortbed K10. That worked well. My longbed has one of the aftermarket bolt-in type that was installed by the PO. __________________ 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super \| LWB, fleetside \| 350/350/205 \| KEEPER 1971 K10 Cheyenne \| SWB, fleetside \| LS Swap 5.3/4L60 \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 400/4-spd \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 455/4-spd \| TOTALED



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03-25-2016, 01:48 PM	#22
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,026	Re: Cowl Screen install I bought these from LMC http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=120 They are surprisingly nice pieces. Part #38-9095 __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-25-2016, 01:53 PM	#23
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,563	Re: Cowl Screen install Did you get the stainless? Pics please sir __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

03-25-2016, 01:59 PM	#24
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Cowl Screen install The LMC ones fit pretty nicely. Weren't that much as I recall. Went with black. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

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