replacing cowl

waypastcrazy · 02-10-2008, 09:20 AM

hey guys what is the best way to replace the metal cowl in front of the winshield? thx

03slobra · 02-10-2008, 10:58 AM

Well it depends.Unless its beyond repair I would fix it not replace it.A body shop would charge around 400 bucks because its pretty complicated to change one.Could fix it for about 50 bucks.IMO But check around i could be wrong.

qkjuicedpony · 02-10-2008, 08:02 PM

To replace the complete cowl panel is a serious PITA.

If it isnt too bad just do the best to repair it.

most shops labor to change the cowl would be over 500

EHardy1971 · 02-11-2008, 06:07 PM

IIRC,the windshield has to come out to replace it.How bad is yours messed up?

SlowJoe · 02-11-2008, 06:34 PM

The hood has blew up a few times i beleave it is gone to far but may can be fixed.

EHardy1971 · 02-11-2008, 08:39 PM

Post up some pics so we can see what you're working with.

waypastcrazy · 02-16-2008, 07:36 PM

I just got in this morning. I will post some pics tomorrow. thx for any help

02-10-2008, 09:20 AM	#1
waypastcrazy ADDICTED TO SMALL BLOCKS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lookout mt Posts: 1,757	replacing cowl hey guys what is the best way to replace the metal cowl in front of the winshield? thx

02-10-2008, 10:58 AM	#2
03slobra Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 488	Well it depends.Unless its beyond repair I would fix it not replace it.A body shop would charge around 400 bucks because its pretty complicated to change one.Could fix it for about 50 bucks.IMO But check around i could be wrong. __________________ Preston 1947 mercury 2door coupe 331w/tko 600 project 2003 f350 5in lift 6.0 with upgraded stuff!!!

02-10-2008, 08:02 PM	#3
qkjuicedpony Dayuuuuuuum!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dallas GA Posts: 2,933	To replace the complete cowl panel is a serious PITA. If it isnt too bad just do the best to repair it. most shops labor to change the cowl would be over 500 __________________ 86 Mustang Gt......Mods piling up in my garage. 07 F350 dooly.....Tows my fifth wheel

02-11-2008, 06:07 PM	#4
EHardy1971 Trunk Monkey Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Home Posts: 5,708	IIRC,the windshield has to come out to replace it.How bad is yours messed up? __________________ Eric 89 LX Coupe-Juiced 01 Lightning-Boost 06 TBSS

02-11-2008, 06:34 PM	#5
SlowJoe Mind Blowing Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dawsonville Ga Posts: 3,913	The hood has blew up a few times i beleave it is gone to far but may can be fixed. __________________ Slow Joe Racing 2008 dodge ram 5.7 HEMI 1993 lx with a 289 and a 3 speed on the floor WTB 1955 t-bird project

02-11-2008, 08:39 PM	#6
EHardy1971 Trunk Monkey Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Home Posts: 5,708	Post up some pics so we can see what you're working with. __________________ Eric 89 LX Coupe-Juiced 01 Lightning-Boost 06 TBSS

02-16-2008, 07:36 PM	#7
waypastcrazy ADDICTED TO SMALL BLOCKS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lookout mt Posts: 1,757	I just got in this morning. I will post some pics tomorrow. thx for any help