Cowling Munge
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Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Port Orchard
Cowling Munge
I live in an area where there's a lot of pine needles and such which always find their way into the cowling below the windshield.
Obviously the cowling ain't removable on this model Truck. (Cxevy Trucks have 4 small body bolts and the cowling comes right off.....Sniff).
In the process of restoring a 78 F250 that's totally impacted w/ pine needles leaves, mouse nests etc. Alternating compressed air and water ain't getting it out.
Anybody been there and done this before? If so, how?
Thanks,
J.
Obviously the cowling ain't removable on this model Truck. (Cxevy Trucks have 4 small body bolts and the cowling comes right off.....Sniff).
In the process of restoring a 78 F250 that's totally impacted w/ pine needles leaves, mouse nests etc. Alternating compressed air and water ain't getting it out.
Anybody been there and done this before? If so, how?
Thanks,
J.
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 414
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From: Accokeek, MD
It's a frustrating job! I got a little flustered and cut out the middle slats, and used air and a vaccum, then welded them back. Probably not the best way to do it, but mine sat under these carolina pines for about 2 years before I bought it and it was driving me nuts...
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Joined: Jun 1999
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From: SW Missouri
I had a perfect cab, but it was rusted in that valley, so I cut the whole cowl out, and repaired it, then welded it back in. I considered finding removable vents like from an old Jeep, and keep it accessible, but I just welded another cowl panel in there.
a restricted grille like the 92-97 F-series with tiny holes would have been better in my opinion.
a restricted grille like the 92-97 F-series with tiny holes would have been better in my opinion.
