Lower Cowl install

[1969Fstback 58]

I got a new lower cowl.  I am to point of being ready to install.  Question is, what is the best method? Weld in the lower cowl grind spot welds then weld on upper cowl, or weld upper and lower together then weld both as a unit onto the car?  Or weld both both to the car at the same time?

thanks

[det0326 179]

been a long time since I did one but I seem to remember some spot welds along each side on the lower piece u can't get to  unless the upper piece is off.

[1969Fstback 58]

I got the top off then removed the entire lower cowl.  New one sitting in box.  I am at the point of putting it back together.  Was looking for the best order of operations to put it all back together.  

But appreciate the reply.

[RobotMan 264]

+1 on DET0325 comment. I have done them on both my sons cars. Definitely put lower on first to get to all the welds. 

[latoracing 256]

I have installed a few cowls and I prefer to install them in two pieces. When you weld in your lower portion you can prime / paint the lower section and the inside of the upper for a little more corrosion control. The lower portion has all the rosette welds ground smooth so when you weld your upper part on a little wire brush on a drill makes short work of the areas that need to be bare metal for a good weld. I do not see how one can get really good paint coverage on an assembled cowl. The inside of this one was bare metal in several places when I disassembled it, as it was spot welded together when I bought it. 

[1969Fstback 58]

Thanks gentlemen,  much appreciated.