1968 leaking under cowl vent
1968 leaking under cowl vent
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Ralph,
It will take more than removing fenders. I'm currently repairing/replacing lower cowl area on my '67 coupe. Below is pic of passenger side with upper cowl removed, and replacement repair section in place. This will all need to be welded in, sealed, and painted, then rewelding upper cowl into place. To get to this point, hood, fenders, windshield, etc., must be removed. Then you'll have to drill out many, many spot welds spaced approximately 1"-1 1/2" apart, all around the upper cowl.
If your water is coming from leaking lower cowl, it is because the "tophat" cylinders you see in pics get rusty and allow water to flow into interior of car. A proper repair is a lot of work, and not for an amateur. If lower cowl is rustier than one in pic, then you'll have to purchase complete lower cowl, and most likely the upper cowl also. This will run around $375-$400. There is an alternative though. Suppliers sell plastic "tophat" cylinders that fit into opening from interior, and are sealed into place. I've never tried them, and wanted a more quality repair for my car, but it may help some others not wanting to do major body work on your car. Some other coupe owners just close off the inlet area in the upper cowl inself. This will block fesh air flow into interior, but also stos water from entering from that area. Mike
It will take more than removing fenders. I'm currently repairing/replacing lower cowl area on my '67 coupe. Below is pic of passenger side with upper cowl removed, and replacement repair section in place. This will all need to be welded in, sealed, and painted, then rewelding upper cowl into place. To get to this point, hood, fenders, windshield, etc., must be removed. Then you'll have to drill out many, many spot welds spaced approximately 1"-1 1/2" apart, all around the upper cowl.
If your water is coming from leaking lower cowl, it is because the "tophat" cylinders you see in pics get rusty and allow water to flow into interior of car. A proper repair is a lot of work, and not for an amateur. If lower cowl is rustier than one in pic, then you'll have to purchase complete lower cowl, and most likely the upper cowl also. This will run around $375-$400. There is an alternative though. Suppliers sell plastic "tophat" cylinders that fit into opening from interior, and are sealed into place. I've never tried them, and wanted a more quality repair for my car, but it may help some others not wanting to do major body work on your car. Some other coupe owners just close off the inlet area in the upper cowl inself. This will block fesh air flow into interior, but also stos water from entering from that area. Mike
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major problem on there cars ralph. Do some google searches, your in for some major work if you want it fixed right or you can just buy the plastic cowl cover and call it a day. Its not a fix but its a band aid if you dont have the money for the fix
http://www.cjponyparts.com/product.a...cd2=1285084610
http://johnsmustang.com/Catalog/557/
http://www.cjponyparts.com/product.a...cd2=1285084610
http://johnsmustang.com/Catalog/557/
Last edited by rst08tierney; Sep 21, 2010 at 10:58 AM.
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Top hat cylinders?
Who sells the Top Hat cylinders, and how hard is it to put them on from under the dash? Thanks Ralph
Ralph,
It will take more than removing fenders. I'm currently repairing/replacing lower cowl area on my '67 coupe. Below is pic of passenger side with upper cowl removed, and replacement repair section in place. This will all need to be welded in, sealed, and painted, then rewelding upper cowl into place. To get to this point, hood, fenders, windshield, etc., must be removed. Then you'll have to drill out many, many spot welds spaced approximately 1"-1 1/2" apart, all around the upper cowl.
If your water is coming from leaking lower cowl, it is because the "tophat" cylinders you see in pics get rusty and allow water to flow into interior of car. A proper repair is a lot of work, and not for an amateur. If lower cowl is rustier than one in pic, then you'll have to purchase complete lower cowl, and most likely the upper cowl also. This will run around $375-$400. There is an alternative though. Suppliers sell plastic "tophat" cylinders that fit into opening from interior, and are sealed into place. I've never tried them, and wanted a more quality repair for my car, but it may help some others not wanting to do major body work on your car. Some other coupe owners just close off the inlet area in the upper cowl inself. This will block fesh air flow into interior, but also stos water from entering from that area. Mike
It will take more than removing fenders. I'm currently repairing/replacing lower cowl area on my '67 coupe. Below is pic of passenger side with upper cowl removed, and replacement repair section in place. This will all need to be welded in, sealed, and painted, then rewelding upper cowl into place. To get to this point, hood, fenders, windshield, etc., must be removed. Then you'll have to drill out many, many spot welds spaced approximately 1"-1 1/2" apart, all around the upper cowl.
If your water is coming from leaking lower cowl, it is because the "tophat" cylinders you see in pics get rusty and allow water to flow into interior of car. A proper repair is a lot of work, and not for an amateur. If lower cowl is rustier than one in pic, then you'll have to purchase complete lower cowl, and most likely the upper cowl also. This will run around $375-$400. There is an alternative though. Suppliers sell plastic "tophat" cylinders that fit into opening from interior, and are sealed into place. I've never tried them, and wanted a more quality repair for my car, but it may help some others not wanting to do major body work on your car. Some other coupe owners just close off the inlet area in the upper cowl inself. This will block fesh air flow into interior, but also stos water from entering from that area. Mike
Joined: Sep 2010
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I don't recall which vendor was selling these, I came across them when I was doing a search for my repair parts. I'm sure one of the more knowledgable members could steer you in the right direction, or just do a google search and find them.