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Topic: Anyone got a link for.....
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Hell_Fish
Gearhead Posts: 680
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 01-06-2003 01:35 PM
   
....A Mustang cowl repair kit?
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bill haab
Gearhead Posts: 161
From: south bend in.
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 01-06-2003 02:03 PM
WWW.EARLY-MUSTANG.COM/COWL.HTML CHECK THIS ONE OUT
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Hell_Fish
Gearhead Posts: 680
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 01-06-2003 02:49 PM
Thats some good info, but how about a link to a kit that has the replacement "hats"?
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Jeff
Gearhead Posts: 280
From: Moore, OK USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 01-06-2003 03:25 PM
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Originally posted by Hell_Fish:
Thats some good info, but how about a link to a kit that has the replacement "hats"?
NPD and almost every Mustang vendor carries these kits. NPD's part number is 02228-1. Their phone number is 1-800-874-7595. The cost is $14.95 in the catalog I'm now looking at.
The metal patch panels are part numbers: 136-1RH
136-1LH for right and left respectively and each is priced at $46.95 The metal panel is much more work than the top hat repair kit. It does permanently repair the cowl whereas the top hat repair may or may not last depending on the condition of your cowls. One key thing when using the metal patch panels is the position of the left wiper post. Better to nibble the cowl patch around the wiper post than to nibble away the wiper post support and then have to figure out exactly where to position the wiper post hardware in the patch panel.
[This message has been edited by Jeff (edited 01-06-2003).]
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BornInAFord
Gearhead Posts: 239
From: Bend, OR, USA
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 01-06-2003 07:54 PM
Hell-Fish,
I also replaced my leaking cowls on my '67 coupe, but did opened up the balloon assembly in a much more amateur fashion--I just used a cut-off wheel to cut appropriately sized holes in the balloon assembly. I then cut out the old hats and welded in new patch panel hats. After grinding smooth and sealing the welds around the new hats and primering, painting, and leak-checking them, I re-aligned the cut out parts of the balloon and mig-welded them back on. I then reached a "rattle can" up through the hats from inside and through the drain hole and primered and painted the underside of the balloon assembly to minimize rust on my new welds. I also primered the underside of the hats where I welded. Next, I ground down the outside welds, primered the area, then put a VERY thin layer of filler on and primered that too. After the paint shop, it looks as good as new. No leaks or rust after over three years of rain. All this without taking the windshield or hood off. (I did take off the fenders.)Several tips, no matter how you repair your cowl. 1.) Make sure you don't cut any of the wiring as you cut the inner assembly. 2.) When welding, use heavy tar paper or other protectant to keep the wires and other expensive-to-replace items under your dash safe from welding splatter. Use it inside your balloon assembly too to protect your new paint on the inside from damage. It is easier to take out from inside the balloon assembly than normal welder's blankets, and with a fire extinguisher handy, nearly as safe. 3.) Use weld-through primer for better rust protection. Looking back, I'm glad for the experience, but should have removed the hood, windshield and the entire cowl, spot weld by spot weld. Hope this helps
Daniel
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