Bow In Middle of Cowl?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**72restorationvirgin** · 02-02-2013, 06:48 PM

I just installed a new hood to cowl seal and some stainless trash guards. I don't remember the middle of my cowl bowing out in the middle like this. Anybody's cowl do this??? All the screw's/bolts are attached and tight. I looked the best I could. It doesn't appear the lip of the cowl his hitting the stainless guards..

asolde · 02-02-2013, 08:23 PM

Your hood to cowl seal should be a V shaped seal not L shaped. Rock auto has the correct seal for our trucks. Where did you get the trash guards from?

**72restorationvirgin** · 02-02-2013, 08:32 PM

Got the trash guards from LMC too.
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AirSpeed · 02-02-2013, 08:35 PM

Mine did the same thing, I ended up taking it off. Does it actually do anything? I haven't had any issues without it.
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**72restorationvirgin** · 02-02-2013, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AirSpeed

Mine did the same thing, I ended up taking it off. Does it actually do anything? I haven't had any issues without it.
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Well i just figured bc it rains so much up here I should leave it on. It sits outside most the time so I don't really know if it would leak in the engine compartment or not. So your cowl bowed up like that foo in the middle from the seal?
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AirSpeed · 02-02-2013, 08:45 PM

My cowl didn't raise more than the thickness of the seal, my hood lifted all the way across. I tried to adjust the hinges but it didn't help. Mine sits outside year round in the rain and snow, I've never seen any water under the hood. I honestly see no need for it but maybe someone else knows?
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02-02-2013, 06:48 PM	#1
72restorationvirgin Active Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Grand Rapids. MI Posts: 156	Bow In Middle of Cowl?? I just installed a new hood to cowl seal and some stainless trash guards. I don't remember the middle of my cowl bowing out in the middle like this. Anybody's cowl do this??? All the screw's/bolts are attached and tight. I looked the best I could. It doesn't appear the lip of the cowl his hitting the stainless guards.. Attached Images __________________ 67 C20 283/4 Speed

02-02-2013, 08:23 PM	#2
asolde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Henderson Nevada Posts: 804	Re: Bow In Middle of Cowl?? Your hood to cowl seal should be a V shaped seal not L shaped. Rock auto has the correct seal for our trucks. Where did you get the trash guards from?

02-02-2013, 08:32 PM	#3
72restorationvirgin Active Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Grand Rapids. MI Posts: 156	Re: Bow In Middle of Cowl?? Got the trash guards from LMC too. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67 C20 283/4 Speed

02-02-2013, 08:35 PM	#4
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: Bow In Middle of Cowl?? Mine did the same thing, I ended up taking it off. Does it actually do anything? I haven't had any issues without it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

02-02-2013, 08:45 PM	#6
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: Bow In Middle of Cowl?? My cowl didn't raise more than the thickness of the seal, my hood lifted all the way across. I tried to adjust the hinges but it didn't help. Mine sits outside year round in the rain and snow, I've never seen any water under the hood. I honestly see no need for it but maybe someone else knows? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/



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