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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 102 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2006 Posts: 102 | I am rebuilding a 54 panel and need to replace the inner and outer cowl panels. The outer goes up past the vents. I can use an air chisel or cut off wheel but would rather get some advice from someone who has done this before.
This site is just great. You all are so generous with your time and knowledge.
All the best, Ted
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 | | | | | | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 223 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 223 | Only tip I have is to cut the patch to fit the damage, rather than cutting the truck to fit the patch. The more original metal, with its original curves and seam placement the better. This is especially true with the outer cowl. It is a ***** to line up as the door, hood and fender all come together there. Good luck,
Steve O | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 32 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 32 | I used inner replacements from Chevy Duty and they worked great. The passenger side one we took all the way out and the drivers side we cut up under the location of the arm for the air conditioning (really the AIR VENT)amd patched it in. Worked out good, helps to do the inners they replace the outers. Does take a lot of time to get the patch in without warping it if you cut around the arm slot.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 102 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2006 Posts: 102 | Thanks for the advice. Great pictures and documentation Chuck. I particularily like Nifty 50s advice "cut the patch to fit the damage, rather than cut the truck to fit the patch" This is so obvious once stated but I would have cut up the truck. Thanks to all. I will tackle this cowl patch tomorrow.
All the best, Ted
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