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Old Jul 28, 2025 | 02:13 PM
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Replacement cowl - why the cutouts?

I ordered replacement front cowls and I was just going to use the lover section to repair a rusted area on drivers side. It seems like all the aftermarket panels have a cutout - which is the area thats rusted on mine. are there covers for these or are people patching them?
 
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Old Jul 28, 2025 | 02:19 PM
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Inspection holes , 1956 models had them, 53-55 didn't
 
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Old Jul 28, 2025 | 02:31 PM
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thanks. So I now know what to search for!
 
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They work fine on all 53 to 56 models
 
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When I bought replacements for my 55, one came with the inspection hole and the other did not. I cut them out to match and made aluminum covers for them.
 
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Good for gaining access to an area where dirt/leaves/etc build up
 
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If you get ones with the cut outs, make or buy the covers. Keeps stuff from getting in there.
 
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