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Old 12-11-2018, 07:03 PM   #390
Slick67
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Re: Buried to Bagged 1972 2wd

Roadster cowl customization in 5 easy steps!!! I really hope this helps someone out!

Mark where your cowl should be cut to match the A-pillar.
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First the back portion of the cowl was cut off and relief cuts where made from the back toward the front. I took out about 1.25" at the rear and none across the center of the cowl. I cut out excess metal until both pieces butted together nicely. This gives you a flatter surface than stock.
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I cut out the fresh air vents on the cowl and replaced it with 18 gauge metal. I made the metal concave to match the cowl then used a shrinker/stretcher to get it to bend properly to match the compound curve from side to side.
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I worked a little short hair fiberglass into the cuts then went over that with some trusty bondo to get it to look halfway decent.
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After a small amount of sanding I got it very close but still feel a small dip where the inside relief cut was made. A little more pookie on it, and it should be good! For the record, I'm not a bodyman!!
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