Casgar 21 Report post Posted September 15, 2020 Whats the verdict for a newbie restorer like myself, repair or replace? The cowl didn't leak until I started removing rust. A new cowl assembly cost 535 USD if I buy from a Swedish supplier. I will buy a batch of stuff from the US soon, so I might get away a little cheaper if I also buy the cowl from overseas and ship everything together. Sorry for the crappy pictures, I need a new phone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted September 15, 2020 If it was me, I would patch it and save my $ for other stuff. It is not an area that is seen when top of cowl is nstalled so it will be practice on metal work/welding for a newbie restorer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted September 15, 2020 When welding, please protect the glass from splatter, or you'll have to replace the glass. I agree with Aslanefe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted September 15, 2020 Disclaimer: I'm not a body man. Since the lower cowl is not visible, couldn't it be repaired with fiberglass? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted September 16, 2020 35 minutes ago, RPM said: Disclaimer: I'm not a body man. Since the lower cowl is not visible, couldn't it be repaired with fiberglass? Bob, that would be a short term fix and start to leak again eventually. He might as well spend a few more hours and do a permenant fix when he already has the top section removed. The damage on the pictures is nothing compared to the cowl damages I have seen/repaired. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted September 16, 2020 Fiber glass and metal really do not mix well ,it will peel after time ,patching would be the best bet ,that really doesnt look all that bad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted September 16, 2020 Grinding will also ruin glass as will welding spatters like midlife said Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted September 16, 2020 He could actually just spread some structural adhesive around the pitted area, it would hold forever. The front part of the cowl could be patched. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dream car 12 Report post Posted September 16, 2020 As seen on TV " FLEX SEAL" ????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casgar 21 Report post Posted September 16, 2020 Wow, repair it is I guess. Most time consuming think would probably be around the A-pillar since there are so many creases in different directions. The passenger side is slightly better than the driver side that you see in the picture. And don't worry ,the windscreen is removed, though it cracked during removal so I have to replace it anway. :( 7 hours ago, mustangstofear said: He could actually just spread some structural adhesive around the pitted area, it would hold forever. The front part of the cowl could be patched. Do you have an example on what to search for if I decide to go this route? Chemical metal? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted September 16, 2020 We use 3M 8115 structural adhesive . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted September 16, 2020 6 hours ago, dream car said: As seen on TV " FLEX SEAL" ????? Bad idea Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
