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Jan 8, 2011 | 04:01 AM

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removal of window wipers n cutting..

hey guys just want to see pics of egine bay after removing n cuting were the wipers go... want to get an idea of were to start cutting..

thanks, Wicho

Jan 8, 2011 | 04:04 AM

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id like to see as well.

my car is going under the knife err... sawzaw/grinder in two weeks when my new hood gets here lol

Jan 8, 2011 | 04:07 AM

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i already started cutting but i want an idea how they finish on the passenger side.. il post up pics tomorrow after i take them..

Jan 8, 2011 | 04:18 AM

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https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...t-my-cowl.html

that looks bitchin, i think im going that route

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Jan 8, 2011 | 05:10 AM

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Mine is trimmed about an 1/8" from the glass all the way around and rolled under to the firewall. (I really don't care for the look when you use a brake on the replacement tin.)

I don't have any pics on here, but I'll try to get some.

Jan 8, 2011 | 06:02 AM

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Jan 8, 2011 | 06:49 AM

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^^^^^

I dont think im going to do it since I still drive mine on the street, but could you show some pics with the engine installed as well?

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Jan 8, 2011 | 01:29 PM

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Here are pics of mine, I havent replaced the metal yet and still haev trimming to do.

Jan 8, 2011 | 06:22 PM

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It frees up so much room and looks great, it's tempting. I don't ever drive it in the rain either......

Jan 8, 2011 | 06:34 PM

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Its amazing how much crap you have take out under the hood to clean it up and make it look good for an F body.

Jan 8, 2011 | 08:46 PM

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you guys that have done all the trimming what did you use? Sawzaw grinder tin snips?

Jan 8, 2011 | 08:56 PM

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lots of masking tape, and angle grinder with cutoff wheel

Jan 9, 2011 | 01:19 AM

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I have a 4 1/2" grinder with a cut-off wheel, a small electric sawzall, and a standard sawzall.

Jan 9, 2011 | 05:02 AM

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Damn... thats freaking clean! makes me wanna get an extended hood so bad... :/

Jan 9, 2011 | 05:22 AM

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I have a 4 1/2" grinder with a cut-off wheel, a small electric sawzall, and a standard sawzall.

I wouldnt recommend a sawzall.... youre a little close to glass to be using something that moves like a small jackhammer...

Jan 9, 2011 | 05:50 AM

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I wouldnt recommend a sawzall.... youre a little close to glass to be using something that moves like a small jackhammer...

Especially since if it gets snagged then it's going to jump. And jump all over that glass.

Jan 9, 2011 | 06:31 AM

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my window is shattered currently anyway but i can def see what you guys are saying. Time to go to harbor freight and get more tools!

Jan 9, 2011 | 06:35 AM

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I wouldnt recommend a sawzall.... youre a little close to glass to be using something that moves like a small jackhammer...

On that note... Since you're so close to the glass, is the heat from welding in the patch panel an issue?

Jan 9, 2011 | 06:44 AM

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On that note... Since you're so close to the glass, is the heat from welding in the patch panel an issue?

Just go slow... Youre gonna have to stitch weld it anyway, just let it cool down some between ...

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