70 convertible cowl question

[Rcodenewf 44]

Under the removable cowl where both wiper arms protrude through are there rubber or sponge insulators under it? It fastens at the front edge with roughly 7 small screws and one at each end with the rubber bumpers for the back of the hood but no attachment points close to the windshield. Does it just slide under the lower stainless moulding along the bottom of the windshield...the moulding that has 7 brackets that are clipped into the moulding and fasten to the firewall?

Thanks..John

[aslanefe 333]

It has been a while since last time I removed and reinstalled one, as far as I remember there are 2 blocks of spunge/rubber pads that sit between the removable cowl and the cowl under it. They are located at the right and left ends of the removable cowl. Also, I think there are small plastic clip/spacer things at the aft edge of the cowl (to eliminate rattle) where it fits snug between the windshield trim and the brackets that hold the trim.

[aslanefe 333]

If you search for cowl attaching hardware at supplier websites, you can see the blocks of sponge/rubber, but I have not seen the plastic rattle eliminators listed.

[Mike65 475]

Contract Muscle Car Research they sell them, that is where I got them for my 69 Coupe. Nice quality. https://www.musclecarresearch.com/69-70-mustang-cowl-pad  or you could get the whole kit that also includes the round bumpers. https://www.cjponyparts.com/cowl-panel-mounting-kit-1969-1970/p/HW3982/ or from NPD, https://www.npdlink.com/product/mounting-kit-grille-vent-panel-outer-12-incl/144655?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fpage%3D2%26search_terms%3Dcowl%2Bpanel%2Bbumpers%26top_parent%3D200001%26year%3D1969&year=1969

[Rcodenewf 44]

Thanks Guys: I have an email to my supplier to see if he has them in stock. I'm thinking that once the pads are installed the cowl just slides under the stainless moulding and that keeps it in place along with the screws at the forward portion of the cowl panel..thanks...John

[aslanefe 333]

49 minutes ago, Rcodenewf said:

Thanks Guys: I have an email to my supplier to see if he has them in stock. I'm thinking that once the pads are installed the cowl just slides under the stainless moulding and that keeps it in place along with the screws at the forward portion of the cowl panel..thanks...John

Yes, it just slides under the moulding and the moulding clip is bent such a way that it pushes the panel tight to the stainless trim. You do not have to pay $ for those pads. They are closed cell dense foam/rubber, like the kind used to protect corners of parts during shipping. I used some from a package I got to make my own.

[Rcodenewf 44]

Thanks aslanefe. I'll see what i can come up with. I have an order coming so i might be able  to add  these to it..saves running around looking for it and i can keep working on the stang.

Regards...John