Cowl Cutting
Cowl Cutting Just got my motor back from Virgina Speed. Thanks Shawn. 
Now got to fit this monster, with it's Super Vic and Fast 4150, in the engine bay.
I cut the top cowl about a 1/2" from the windshield almost all the way across.
I cut the bottom cowl to match the top.
I'm going to stich weld a piece of metal between the two. I think that's what most people do. Then fill in the gaps.
But, I've seen some pics, that looks like some people cut the bottom cowl futher back toward the firewall.
Which is the perferred method?
Also, what gauge metal do I need, and what to fill in the gaps? (Something I can sand or grind down smooth.)
I've done alot of research, but still alittle confused.
Thanks in advance, George
Now got to fit this monster, with it's Super Vic and Fast 4150, in the engine bay.
I cut the top cowl about a 1/2" from the windshield almost all the way across.
I cut the bottom cowl to match the top.
I'm going to stich weld a piece of metal between the two. I think that's what most people do. Then fill in the gaps.
But, I've seen some pics, that looks like some people cut the bottom cowl futher back toward the firewall.
Which is the perferred method?
Also, what gauge metal do I need, and what to fill in the gaps? (Something I can sand or grind down smooth.)
I've done alot of research, but still alittle confused.
Thanks in advance, George
I cut mine just like you have described. I bought a sheet of 0.024" steel and it worked well. It is easy to bend and can be cut with snips. I haven't filled and smoothed it yet but I plan to use evercoat finishing putty.
Trending Topics
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them
Pouria Savadkouei
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes
Verdad Gallardo
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power
Verdad Gallardo
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die
Verdad Gallardo I think I found some filler.
Evercoat Body Filler Z-Grip. Then go back over that with their Finishing Putty.
Sounds like the old Bondo filler we used back in the 70's.
Evercoat Body Filler Z-Grip. Then go back over that with their Finishing Putty.
Sounds like the old Bondo filler we used back in the 70's.
heres mine, same as above but maybe a slight different, combine the 2 and make the best? I used a metal filler i bought from napa, IMO its better then bondo since its more of a metal. Just food for thought...
U talking about the inner fender area?.. Yea everyone does, lol. I'd say 3-4lbs a side. And no the fender doesn't bolt to it, it bolts to the top flange, this is all extra metal that "doesn't matter" on a drag car
Could you have the stock windshield cut shorter?
Do you have to use some filler? On some spot on my car I welded it fully and ground it down. Solid metal edge with no filler. You have to move around welding it, and spend some time welding. But cuts any filler steps out, and letting that hardend.
Do you have to use some filler? On some spot on my car I welded it fully and ground it down. Solid metal edge with no filler. You have to move around welding it, and spend some time welding. But cuts any filler steps out, and letting that hardend.
Could you have the stock windshield cut shorter?
Do you have to use some filler? On some spot on my car I welded it fully and ground it down. Solid metal edge with no filler. You have to move around welding it, and spend some time welding. But cuts any filler steps out, and letting that hardend.
Do you have to use some filler? On some spot on my car I welded it fully and ground it down. Solid metal edge with no filler. You have to move around welding it, and spend some time welding. But cuts any filler steps out, and letting that hardend.
One thing to consider on these cuts is knowing exactly where you need to remove material. I saw a shop car cut up once just to find that they really did not gain much from a room perspective. Had they mocked things up instead of just cut they would have known that. It had to suck to go cutting again once all the work was thought to be done.
Do you remember the brand of metal filler. Also can you hand sand it or do you have to grind it.
Do you mig or tig weld the metal filler plate between the upper and lower cowl.
A guy at work said that he could tig it. I though that you would use a mig welder on that. I'm no welder, just asking.
A guy at work said that he could tig it. I though that you would use a mig welder on that. I'm no welder, just asking.