1969Fstback 58 Report post Posted December 21, 2020 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
det0326 179 Report post Posted December 21, 2020 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969Fstback 58 Report post Posted December 21, 2020 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 264 Report post Posted December 25, 2020 +1 on DET0325 comment. I have done them on both my sons cars. Definitely put lower on first to get to all the welds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
latoracing 256 Report post Posted December 28, 2020 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. 2 Grabber70Mach and newstang reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969Fstback 58 Report post Posted December 29, 2020 Thanks gentlemen, much appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites