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Title: Leaves and debris
Post by: gbskunk2006 on July 06, 2006, 01:32:00 am: Well I'm in the final stages before my truck goes to the painter. After removing the grill between the hood and windshield I was surprised to find a build up of leaves and debris. I'm thinking of adding some type of screen material underneath it before I reinstall it after paint.

Thoughts?

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Edited by: gbskunk2006 at: 7/6/06 12:42 am
Title: Re: Leaves and debris
Post by: Blazin on July 06, 2006, 07:39:00 am: There should be one there from the factory. Black plastic.
Title: Re: Leaves and debris
Post by: gbskunk2006 on July 06, 2006, 09:00:00 am: Thanks Blazin. Not sure if you checked out the link to my photos but there is a black plastic one there (last photo shows debris built up at bottom of pic).

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Are you saying there should be another one there?
Title: Re: Leaves and debris
Post by: roundedline on July 06, 2006, 02:15:00 pm: You can't see the pictures unless you are a member.

If you want to close it off more, it will make it difficult to clean out later. The cowl drains from this point. You can possible put some window screen and attach it to the underside of the black plastic piece, but I would still want the ability to clean this area out as this is one area where they are prone to rot.
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Title: Re: Leaves and debris
Post by: DnStClr on July 07, 2006, 11:14:00 am: What color code is your truck GBskunk?
Don St.Clair
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Title: Re: Leaves and debris
Post by: Lt.Del on July 07, 2006, 11:18:00 am: Yeah, I saw the pics. Just click on "No, thanks, just show me the pictures" option.

I think that one black screen is all you are supposed to have. You can always fabricate something.
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Title: Re: Leaves and debris
Post by: roundedline on July 07, 2006, 01:13:00 pm: there is no way to keep debris from getting below the metal cowl panel. You just have to keep it clean when you wash it...
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Title: Re: Leaves and debris
Post by: gbskunk2006 on July 07, 2006, 03:08:00 pm: I've got some time before it goes back on so will pay a visit to the local Home Depot to get some ideas for fabricating something?

If that fails, will resort to Roundline's suggestion although I'll try to first grind down some "nubs" that slotted into the cab. Because these "nubs" are about a inch long I couldn't see any way of removing the cowl until I removed my hood. This should allow me to remove the cowl easily to clean out debris.
Title: Re: Leaves and debris
Post by: gbskunk2006 on July 07, 2006, 03:11:00 pm: Don,

I'll have to check color code tonight and get back to you. BTW, my preference is to go with a two tone paint job (orginal blue on grey to match wheels).
Title: Re: Leaves and debris
Post by: gbskunk2006 on July 08, 2006, 11:25:00 am: I thought the VIN would tell me my color code ... guess not :-)

Where do I find it?

Edited by: gbskunk2006 at: 7/8/06 10:39 am
Title: Re: Leaves and debris
Post by: roundedline on July 08, 2006, 10:26:00 am: Quote:
although I'll try to first grind down some "nubs" that slotted into the cab. Because these "nubs" are about a inch long I couldn't see any way of removing the cowl until I removed my hood.

NOT a good idea. Those "nubs" are studs that secure the rear portion of the cowl panel down. If you cut them it will be flopping around everywhere. To properly remove the cowl panel you need to remove the wiper arms then remove the small screws securing the front of the panel to the truck. Then it will lift off.
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Title: Re: Leaves and debris
Post by: roundedline on July 08, 2006, 10:34:00 am: The paint code can only be found in the glovebox RPO list.
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Title: Re: Leaves and debris
Post by: jmoto42 on January 10, 2010, 06:27:24 pm: Quote from: roundedline on July 08, 2006, 10:26:00 am
<blockquote>Quote:<hr>although I'll try to first grind down some "nubs" that slotted into the cab. Because these "nubs" are about a inch long I couldn't see any way of removing the cowl until I removed my hood.<hr></blockquote>

NOT a good idea. Those "nubs" are studs that secure the rear portion of the cowl panel down. If you cut them it will be flopping around everywhere. To properly remove the cowl panel you need to remove the wiper arms then remove the small screws securing the front of the panel to the truck. Then it will lift off. <a href="mailto:captkaos@charter.net?SUBJECT=Forums 73-87 trucks">Chris Lucas</a>
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Does anyone have a part# for the nubs mentioned above? I pulled the cowl and screen off today to clean underneath and most of them broke off due their age and being very brittle. I have been searching online but have not had any luck. Thanks.
Title: Re: Leaves and debris
Post by: Blazin on January 10, 2010, 11:46:42 pm: I didn't look closely at the pics. I see it has the black plastic one now that I went back and looked again.
Title: Re: Leaves and debris
Post by: Captkaos on January 11, 2010, 12:53:33 pm: NO, PN, but you might can call the dealership. Them having it though would be the kicker. I would source some off a salvage.
Title: Re: Leaves and debris
Post by: jmoto42 on January 14, 2010, 08:53:08 pm: Found them with Classic Parts. Only show them to be list for the 81-82 model years.

http://www.classicparts.com/1981-82-Cowl-Top-Vent-Retainer/productinfo/38-886/