Leaf my truck alone!

[Old_Gold]

Ok, I'm going a little crazy. I keep getting leaves popping out of my vents, or worse yet, stuck in the blower fan!
These are still last years stock, and this year's leaves are about to drop. Has anyone found a way to keep leaves out of these trucks?

Thanks!
Jim

[kwmech]

There are aftermarket trash guards that can be installed under the cowl. Also pull the side vents out in the cab and shove a vacuum cleaner flexible hose down through the hole to suck all the crap out

[Old_Gold]

Thanks for the quick reply! I've dug in by hand, but the vacuum is a great idea, and ill see if I can find the trash guards.

Thanks again!
Jim

[FirstOwner69]

Here's a picture of the trash guards installed on my truck. Not only do they keep stuff out, they mask that ugly void below.

Jim

[Llay R. Rac]

i siliconed a piece of metal window screen on the underneath of my cowl vent. it works great and i just pass my air nozzle over it once in a while and its clean. i was going to use plastic screen but it wouldnt hold up in the sun.

[Stocker]

You can used almost anything to make a cowl screen. A few years ago my neighbors had new gutters put on their house. A piece of gutter guard ended up in my yard and nobody claimed it. It's powdercoated expanded steel and just big enough. I trimmed it to fit and it now lives under my cowl.

[El Dorado Jim]

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Here's a picture of the trash guards installed on my truck. Not only do they keep stuff out, they mask that ugly void below.

Jim

http://www.truckandcarshop.com/6072.html $59.00 a pair for these, they are stainless steel and look great....I have a set on my 72

[rsgt]

I used aluminum gutter guard glued in with construction adhesive.

[1968aj]

I vacume out what I can then stick a leaf blower in there.

[el_fantasma]

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Here's a picture of the trash guards installed on my truck. Not only do they keep stuff out, they mask that ugly void below.

Jim

How difficult is it to remove the cowl, mine looks like it's under several layers of paint.

[toolboxchev]

Originally Posted by el_fantasma

How difficult is it to remove the cowl, mine looks like it's under several layers of paint.

Hmm, lets see here. 4 bolts, 6 sheet metal screws and 2 slight taps on the wiper arms...

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by toolboxchev

Hmm, lets see here. 4 bolts, 6 sheet metal screws and 2 slight taps on the wiper arms...

You forgot 4 sheet metal screws across the top up by the wiper transmissions...

LockDoc

[Old_Gold]

Wow, more great tips, that is what I needed to keep the rest of my sanity!
Great group on the forum, thanks!
Jim

[toolboxchev]

Originally Posted by Old_Gold

Wow, more great tips, that is what I needed to keep the rest of my sanity!
Great group on the forum, thanks!
Jim

Yeah these guys have helped me out alot! More than I can thank them for at the moment.

Check this place out also: Hotrodders.com I know some are over there also.

[6768chevylover]

I remember someone telling me they used normal screen material and just used small self tapping screws to hold it down... I might do that for a cheap setup.

[697498chevy]

Can somebody please explain how to remove the wiper arms ? Do you just tap them off ? Sure need to remove the cowl on my `69 truck , it's full of pine straw . THANKS !!

[6768chevylover]

There should be a little tab under the head of the wiper you pull down with a screw driver and the wiper should work its way off. That never happens. Pull the tab down with the screw driver and then use the screw driver to help you pull up from under the head. Wear gloves so you don't slice your hands. hopefully that makes sense.

[bill3rail]

I am still pulling leaves out of my cab from the previous owner. It has been in the garage since I bought it with no trees within 50 yards...

Need to vacuum out my vents.

Bill

[697498chevy]

THANKS for the reply chevylover . Didn't see a tab , but I'll take a closer look .

[Greasey Harley]

Screens are a great Idea. Think I'll be fabing one of those.
Once a year, I open the kick panel vents and cram a garden hose in the cowl to flush it out thoroughly. I also douche out the cab corners, rocker panels and the doors (Yes, this makes the interior wet). Let the water run 'till it runs clear. You might be amazed how much crap comes out, then let it set out and dry in the sun.
I flush out all four fenders several times a year.
Happy truck

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Originally Posted by 697498chevy

Can somebody please explain how to remove the wiper arms ? Do you just tap them off ? Sure need to remove the cowl on my `69 truck , it's full of pine straw . THANKS !!

This tool to remove and install. Place the tool on top the wiper and extend the spring. Money well spent, very easy and clean.

https://store.snapon.com/Window-and-...l-P636287.aspx

[VetteVet]

I'll add my pictures.

Removing the top cowl.

This bolt is behind the door on each side.



Don't forget the antenna.



Remove the wipers and cowl screws.



Got the cowl off.

[VetteVet]

More pictures of the leaf protection.

I used Aluminum mesh from a roll.



I cut it to fit and painted the top green so the aluminum wouldn't show.



Held into place with clothespins and popsicle sticks.



I used black silicon gasket maker to glue it and hold it in.



After it set I put it back on the truck.

[el_fantasma]

VetteVet,
Thanks for taking the time to post the pictures.

[697498chevy]

THANKS for the replies , pics , and special tool info .