Another 72 Build Thread

[Another 72]

Cowl panel is ready for filler. After shaving the antenna hole I decided to avoid butt welds on the thin stuff and used lap welds. If I'm unhappy with it over time, I can grind it all off and use butt welds. As it is, I'm thinking it will be pretty smooth after an acceptable amount of filler from POR-15.

[Another 72]

For the driver fender eyebrow repair I ended up sourcing a solid eyebrow from a 69-72 fender. I know they're different, but the curve of the eyebrow from the 69-72 fender (see below) is a perfect match for the 67. A little hammering and a little POR-15 epoxy putty should get it ready for primer (see below).

[Another 72]

Originally Posted by Another 72

Cowl panel is ready for filler. After shaving the antenna hole I decided to avoid butt welds on the thin stuff and used lap welds. If I'm unhappy with it over time, I can grind it all off and use butt welds. As it is, I'm thinking it will be pretty smooth after an acceptable amount of filler from POR-15.

By the way, smoothing the cowl is a LOT of work due to the amount of welding and the amount of careful grinding and sanding. If you're just looking to keep out (MOST) debris, consider something like what I saw on a truck at Carlisle (below). If I went that route, I think I would take the extra step to line up the little holes with the cowl vents.

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by Another 72

By the way, smoothing the cowl is a LOT of work due to the amount of welding and the amount of careful grinding and sanding. If you're just looking to keep out (MOST) debris, consider something like what I saw on a truck at Carlisle (below). If I went that route, I think I would take the extra step to line up the little holes with the cowl vents.

I’ve got those cowl screens on my 72s. One of the rare items I’ve purchased from LMC. I had them powder coated black before installing.

[Another 72]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

I’ve got those cowl screens on my 72s. One of the rare items I’ve purchased from LMC. I had them powder coated black before installing.

Don't get me wrong, I like them. They're definitely an improvement on the open cowl vents, especially with black powder coating. They can be improved, but they might already look better than my cowl will when I'm done DIY'ing it. LOL.