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ewokeric
Gearhead Posts: 159
From: woodbridge, va united states
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 04-23-2002 10:34 PM
   
hey guys i got a question?? I removed the carpet out of my stang and found the extent of the rust damage to the floor boards. The passanger side is gone and needs cut out that is no problem but the driver side i not as bad on the floor but the piece of metal that is behind the brake and headlight dimmer switch has got holes in it big ones. what is the piece called that i need to replace and how would you recomemnd the replace ment of it. Keep in mind all work has to be done on the street. Also what kind of welder do you recomend for this kind of work will be in the market for one if anybody has one for sale. 
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68 mustang coupe(california special)not real though but looks it(will be nice) 351w/c4
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5456
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 04-23-2002 11:49 PM
Where the dimmer switch is is the toe board. A mig welder is the easiest all around good welder to use as it's used friendly.
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68stang351
Gearhead Posts: 265
From: Savoy TX, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 04-24-2002 12:15 AM
Dang, I'm afraid that's gonna happen to me. I lifted up my floormat on the driver's side yesterday and discovered that the carpet was wet. It hasn't rained in a week or more. I'm thinking that its coming from the cowl panel. Can anyone back me up on this??? Where do you buy those clear plastic covers I see bolted on over the cowl openings on some old stangs?------------------
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MustangRdr68
Gearhead Posts: 361
From: Bensalem, PA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 04-24-2002 05:39 PM
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Originally posted by 68stang351:
Where do you buy those clear plastic covers I see bolted on over the cowl openings on some old stangs?
68stang351, whats up , they are called
Cowl Vent Covers. NPD has them.Part # CC900-2B $26.95 Their # is 1-800-874-7595 Hope that helps. Mike ------------------
1968 Mustang Coupe 289 Check out pics of my car here: http://www.geocities.com/mustangrestore
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Ken
Gearhead Posts: 3542
From: Prospect, Ct. M&M Member No. 31 MCA Member 49299
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 04-24-2002 06:33 PM
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Originally posted by 68stang351:
I lifted up my floormat on the driver's side yesterday and discovered that the carpet was wet. I'm thinking that its coming from the cowl panel. Can anyone back me up on this???
Before you do anything...check and see if maybe its leaking in around your windshield. I used to get some water inside my car and my cowls are perfect...Yup, ended up be the windshield  !!! ------------------
Conciousness - that annoying time between naps. Ken
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Boss302
Gearhead Posts: 841
From: Coleman, Wisconsin
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 04-24-2002 08:36 PM
well, since you guys are on the subject of leacky cowls and wut not..do cars with ram air and hood scoops and cowl induction or w/e get excessive water in the engine compartment when used as a daily driver? especially cars with blowers stickin out of the hood. i've always wondered how they drive in the rain. i always thought the water would get sucked into the engine, but now hopefully u can answer this.
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ewokeric
Gearhead Posts: 159
From: woodbridge, va united states
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 04-24-2002 09:39 PM
thanks for the info will check the windshield and cowl for leaks and see what i can find i guess a garden hose will work for that will let you know what i find.
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68 mustang coupe(california special)not real though but looks it(will be nice) 351w/c4
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5456
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 04-25-2002 07:25 AM
If you check the cowl for leaks, pour the water in with low pressure, better yet, pour it in. Reason: Too much presssure and volume will overflow the water OVER the water dam chimney on each end over the air intakes-defeating the purpose of finding origin of leak. If your 68 has fac AC it is more difficult than an already nasty job. The cowl cover will help but the water can still come in if there is rust out under the fender on the ends. Possible, the w/s has a leak. It is no uncommon. Hate to be a fatalist but it is a major problem on early stangs. Good luck. Keep us posted.
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5456
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 04-25-2002 07:28 AM
Pardon the bad grammar. I meant to pour the water in as opposed to using the hose at high pressure.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 30097
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-25-2002 09:16 AM
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Originally posted by Boss302:
well, since you guys are on the subject of leacky cowls and wut not..do cars with ram air and hood scoops and cowl induction or w/e get excessive water in the engine compartment when used as a daily driver? especially cars with blowers stickin out of the hood. i've always wondered how they drive in the rain. i always thought the water would get sucked into the engine, but now hopefully u can answer this.
Yes, they do. That's a big drawback. Most people with Ram Air avoid driving them in the rain. It makes a mess. On a shaker, a tube collects the water and runs it down the front of the driver's side head, leaving a rust trail where the water runs. I wouldn't have Ram Air on a daily driver. ------------------
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