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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => 73-87 Chevy & GMC Trucks => Topic started by: Bitzer! on October 15, 2007, 01:03:40 pm

Title: Translation!
Post by: Bitzer! on October 15, 2007, 01:03:40 pm

Hi guys and gals- me again!

I need to know - where the hood meets the windshield theres a panel that runs the width of the hood about 6" wide that sits "under" the hood if that makes sense. We call it the scuttle panel what do you call it and can you still buy them!
When the hoods closed you cant see it!!


cheers

Bitzer

Title: Re: Translation!
Post by: werewolfx13 on October 15, 2007, 01:29:56 pm

its called a cowl, I'm not sure if you can buy em or not..I've never seen one that needed to be replaced..

Title: Re: Translation!
Post by: 123 pugsy on October 15, 2007, 02:06:18 pm

The plastic screen is available, but no actual sheet metal.

Title: Re: Translation!
Post by: Bitzer! on October 15, 2007, 04:29:45 pm

Quote from: werewolfx13 on October 15, 2007, 01:29:56 pm

its called a cowl, I'm not sure if you can buy em or not..I've never seen one that needed to be replaced..

Unfortunately it rains loads overe here and I guess it held water in that area 'cos its rotted through. Looks like hood/fenders off and get the welder out!

Title: Re: Translation!
Post by: Captkaos on October 15, 2007, 08:03:43 pm

Yep it is the cowl area.  They are KNOWN for rotting from not being cleaned out often enough.  Dirt, leaves, mud, etc can get caught in the seal and will sit there and rot though.  If the seam sealer is gone you will need to add some more back when you are done repairing it.

Title: Re: Translation!
Post by: werewolfx13 on October 16, 2007, 10:34:08 am

I just went and looked at my grandfather's '79..I see what you mean about how it could be a common problem, I spend more time looking at 81-87 models, and the '79 obviously could trap a ton of junk in there and rust out.