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Old 12-09-2011, 11:59 PM   #1
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Cowl vent screen

Has any one put a screen under the cowl vent grill to keep debis out? Some 60's trucks come with then stock but I haven't seen them on 55-59 trucks. Looking for a simple way to do it. Pictures would be appreciated.
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Old 12-10-2011, 04:20 PM   #2
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Re: Cowl vent screen

I haven't done it to my 57 yet but I did it to my last truck. I used aluminum screen because it would conform to the contour of the vent cover. I glued it to the vent cover with hot glue to hold it in place until I got it installed. After that the screws and pressure from the vent cover held it. This is a mod that the factory should have done.
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Old 12-10-2011, 06:21 PM   #3
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Re: Cowl vent screen

Thanks for the picture. That looks really nice and clean. I was thinking of a similar idea but using stainless and this picture really helps.
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I haven't done it to my 57 yet but I did it to my last truck. I used aluminum screen because it would conform to the contour of the vent cover. I glued it to the vent cover with hot glue to hold it in place until I got it installed. After that the screws and pressure from the vent cover held it. This is a mod that the factory should have done.
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Old 12-11-2011, 01:44 AM   #4
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Re: Cowl vent screen

great pict!
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