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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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Sorry, mine's an 86, probably all different. Mine does come out but it takes some doing. I got into it several years ago when changing the windshield. Never looked at the 78.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 03:25 PM
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yah mil1ons right i just realized that when i looked at my truck
 
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Mil1ion
The cowl with the fresh air grill is one piece construction and the grill doesn't come out.
Has anyone changed thiers into something else? I really don't want that much dain bramage when I go to fix the infamous rusty cowl.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 09:19 PM
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Bdox its waaaaaay different...and Hypoid just buy a new one and cover the holes with body filler or fiberglass...repaint and never worry about it rusting inside...or outside if painted really well and cleared...or use the old one...
 
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 09:19 PM
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***oh only fill the holes if u dont plan on using the heater***
 
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 11:35 PM
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Yeah, that's one of those things. Once I put it back on the road, it'll be my dd no matter what.
I've been tossing a few ideas; cowl induction, positionable bi-directional scoop. They all start with an angle grinder and access to the rust under the grate. I really don't want to remove the windshield. LOL
 
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Old May 1, 2006 | 03:40 PM
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ahh u know what if u wanted to u could prolly put scoops on the side of the cowl with some mesh in them and still fill in the top part...that would look sweet...still use the heater too
 
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