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10-01-2010, 01:28 PM
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Wiper cowl question
What exactly is the purpose of a wiper cowl? I've got a 1980 with the wiper cowl built into the hood and I don't quite understand the purpose of it. I understand the purpose of the one under the hood, but do I really need it on the hood or can I shave it smooth?
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10-01-2010, 04:03 PM
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Re: Wiper cowl question
any pics ?
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10-01-2010, 04:31 PM
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Re: Wiper cowl question
You can see it on the hood just beneath the wipers. It's actually on the hood itself and not a separate piece like I've seen on other trucks.
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10-01-2010, 04:36 PM
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Re: Wiper cowl question
I may be wrong but doesn't that have something to do with airflow to Carb ?
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10-01-2010, 04:36 PM
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Re: Wiper cowl question
73-80 have it built in to the hood, 81-87 have it as a separate piece. Ventilation is the main reason I believe.
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10-01-2010, 04:44 PM
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Re: Wiper cowl question
I always thought it was a leaf/junk guard, but it almost seems like it serves the same purpose as the cowl screen under the hood.
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10-01-2010, 04:45 PM
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Re: Wiper cowl question
its for cab ventillation.. the carb gets its air from the grille
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10-01-2010, 04:51 PM
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Re: Wiper cowl question
lol was typo cab not carb One handed typing is slower, but millions of teenage boys do it.
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10-01-2010, 05:12 PM
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Re: Wiper cowl question
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10-01-2010, 05:27 PM
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Re: Wiper cowl question
hell i cant see or do much typing lol
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