Cowl hood lacing.

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Jul 29, 2005 | 10:33 AM

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From: Clarksville,Tn

Cowl hood lacing.

Need some advice in installing new cowl lace on my 65; do you pre drill hole's, or just try and hammer the tacks into / thru the lace into the upper portion of the fire wall?
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Mitch

Jul 29, 2005 | 11:20 AM

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It would be easier to predrill. That way you don't have to work as hard.

Jul 30, 2005 | 02:29 AM

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I would try to use original holes....and as far as new nails/tacks...make sure they are galvanized for grip or have some type of barb like setup on them to bite into metal and prevent them from popping out

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Aug 1, 2005 | 03:52 PM

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Thanks for the replies;
I purchase a new cowl trim piece with new tacks from a after market company; I did'nt think about trying to use old tack holes for new tacks for acouple of reason mainly because the old tacks are still in place; I guess I could drill them out but figure the holes would be bored out to much; I plan on using your suggestion and once I square up the trim piece I'll evenly place and drill new tack holes about 6-8" apart and about 1" from the edge of the cowl replacement part.
Again thank for your replies.

Mitch