From what I have read, repairing a rusted, leaking cowl is a lot of time and work. I have heard of covering the cowl with a piece of metal (I reckon it is considered shaving?). That seems the easier way out; however, is that a problem with rain? I am hoping that this is an ok method of approaching it. Also, the quick plastic fix is ok(I currently use it), but I am rebuilding the car, so I want it to look good!!! I have no interest in keeping it original, so dont worry about that argument.

Thanks for the help

 

I shaved mine. Its not painted yet but you get the idea.

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do you have any where I can find a How to on this with some other pics?

 

I just looked for some pics of when I did mine. They were done pre digital camera so who knows where they are. Found some others I was looking for though. Any way I went through and cut out sheet metal in the shape of the vent and held them in place with a magnet so they were flush and tack welded them. I dont know if its right or not but I didn't remove the old vents. I was trying to avoid any extra warping. After it was all welded and ground any excess weld I used a stud gun and welded studs to any low spots and pulled it relatively flush with a slide hammer.

 

So it is alright to do? Nothing bad will result in this method? It seems to me, to be the best way to go unless you wanted an original car. And I definitely dont car about originality.

 

So is it better to replace the whole thing or just cut the cowl vent out and shave like afterwards like tony ?

wouldnt tonys method leave a good chance of rust under there?

 

What are the plastic cowl covers? Where can I get one for my 73 Mustange Grande?

 

I got my temporary fix cover from NPD. It wasnt but like 30 bucks. Works good, but doesnt look to cool.

 

My method of welding shut you shouldn't have any problems of water leaking through your heater. If your concerned about rust you could cut out one of the vents and do some rust repair or preventative maintnence before you welded it shut.

 

welding it shut only works if you use a aftermarket heat and air.the factory one needs it and your heat and air will feel like its stuck on low or off.