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Redline novdog · 11-04-2015, 06:55 PM

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I received a Precision seal today(from Classic Heartbeat) and installed. The hood pop has always been there so fit is spot on. My hinges have been wacked since purchase.This truck ain't goin' to Pebble Beach.So I drive on!
Thanks Wes for not sending me 2,(MY Bad) nice communicating with a human!!!

jondancer · 11-04-2015, 07:39 PM

Any pics of the seal before the install ?

Redline novdog · 11-04-2015, 08:25 PM

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This is the bes I have

jondancer · 11-04-2015, 09:06 PM

No the new seal before it was installed, is it a 90degree angle or did it have a curve to it?
Thanks

Redline novdog · 11-05-2015, 09:21 AM

I thought about that before I opened the bag, but no I didn't take a picture. The seal was folded up like a bicycle inner tube with 4 rubber bands around it. To answer your question it was curved over. Very pliable also

fleetman · 02-28-2016, 12:54 PM

Same old lmc issue. I bought seal some time ago from lmc and now getting ready to use it and find it is a cheap repo.
Glad i saved old one. Old one is thicker rubber with holes to secure. Lmc is amazingly low tech.

El Dorado Jim · 02-28-2016, 03:17 PM

I am going to order mine thru classic heartbeat, thanks guys

LAID-BACKC10 · 01-20-2017, 01:10 PM

I just received a new cowl seal from LMC, looks legit. Now time to install..

**maverickmk** · 09-02-2021, 12:51 PM

I know this is a dated thread, but I am looking for the cowl seal as well. I thought I had seen a member here was selling these but I haven't been successful finding that thread. If anyone has any suggestions I would appreciate it.

Resto-Rand · 09-02-2021, 03:10 PM

You scared me with this old thread. I just ordered one from Brothers. Hope it's better than the old ones posted here.

**pjmoreland** · 09-02-2021, 03:42 PM

I bought one from GMCPauls recently, and it fit very well.

https://gmcpauls.com/rubber&ws1.htm

Carl Spangler · 09-02-2021, 04:09 PM

Here's another link: https://www.classicheartbeat.com/pro...-to-cowl-seal/

697498chevy · 09-02-2021, 04:13 PM

I don't see the cowl end seals listed under the cowl seal on my truck . Maybe my '69 C 10 didn't come with any ? Thanks !

**72 Super** · 09-02-2021, 08:44 PM

I ordered two from Wes a couple months back. The one I installed fit perfectly. The only differences is that the one from Wes is slightly thicker and that is only noticeable sitting next to the old original I replaced.

**allchevy58** · 09-02-2021, 11:32 PM

Bought mine at the Truck Shop in Orange, Ca. and worked just fine.

Resto-Rand · 09-05-2021, 01:01 PM

Does any body know definitively whether this goes between the cowl and body or on top of cowl?

I'm leaning toward in between since the cut outs ar unneeded otherwise.

Always happens when I'm pressed for time, I'm having a hell of a time.

Can't find the large cowl bolts and my antenna base threads stripped, so I get to struggle with the cowl for an hour and then pull it all off when I get to my new place 7 hrs away. Will have to get a new antenna and track down cowl bolts.

Anybody know what thread / length they are?

**Thealien** · 09-05-2021, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Resto-Rand

Does any body know definitively whether this goes between the cowl and body or on top of cowl?

I'm leaning toward in between since the cut outs ar unneeded otherwise.

Always happens when I'm pressed for time, I'm having a hell of a time.

Can't find the large cowl bolts and my antenna base threads stripped, so I get to struggle with the cowl for an hour and then pull it all off when I get to my new place 7 hrs away. Will have to get a new antenna and track down cowl bolts.

Anybody know what thread / length they are?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645373

Resto-Rand · 09-05-2021, 10:58 PM

Thanks for the link. But I saw that previously.

Anybody know thread type and bolt length for the (4) cowl bolts?

I installed the cowl rubber but those bolts got misplaced years ago.

**pjmoreland** · 09-05-2021, 11:30 PM

The four large bolts in the ends of the cowl are 5/16-18 x 7/8 and are the same style that is used in many other places on the front clip, like for the inner fenders to the fenders. They have captured washers on them.

The smaller screws that pass through the cowl seal are the same style of screw that is used for fastening the glovebox liner to the dash. They are a Phillips head with a captured washer.

If I remember correctly, the four exposed screws that are up by the wipers are #10 pan head sheet metal screws that are approximately 1/2" long.

Resto-Rand · 09-06-2021, 07:04 PM

Thanks PJ, that's what I needed.

11-04-2015, 06:55 PM	#26
Redline novdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington,Il Posts: 632	Re: Hood to cowl seal and alignment I received a Precision seal today(from Classic Heartbeat) and installed. The hood pop has always been there so fit is spot on. My hinges have been wacked since purchase.This truck ain't goin' to Pebble Beach.So I drive on! Thanks Wes for not sending me 2,(MY Bad) nice communicating with a human!!! __________________ It builds on my intelligence when I make a mistake, Boy am I building on it! '67 C-10,'70 Nova SS

11-04-2015, 07:39 PM	#27
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,195	Re: Hood to cowl seal and alignment Any pics of the seal before the install ?

11-04-2015, 08:25 PM	#28
Redline novdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington,Il Posts: 632	Re: Hood to cowl seal and alignment [ATTACH] [/ATTACH] This is the bes I have Attached Images __________________ It builds on my intelligence when I make a mistake, Boy am I building on it! '67 C-10,'70 Nova SS

11-04-2015, 09:06 PM	#29
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,195	Re: Hood to cowl seal and alignment No the new seal before it was installed, is it a 90degree angle or did it have a curve to it? Thanks

11-05-2015, 09:21 AM	#30
Redline novdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington,Il Posts: 632	Re: Hood to cowl seal and alignment I thought about that before I opened the bag, but no I didn't take a picture. The seal was folded up like a bicycle inner tube with 4 rubber bands around it. To answer your question it was curved over. Very pliable also __________________ It builds on my intelligence when I make a mistake, Boy am I building on it! '67 C-10,'70 Nova SS

02-28-2016, 12:54 PM	#31
fleetman Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: dunedin, fl Posts: 173	Re: Hood to cowl seal and alignment Same old lmc issue. I bought seal some time ago from lmc and now getting ready to use it and find it is a cheap repo. Glad i saved old one. Old one is thicker rubber with holes to secure. Lmc is amazingly low tech.

02-28-2016, 03:17 PM	#32
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: Hood to cowl seal and alignment I am going to order mine thru classic heartbeat, thanks guys

01-20-2017, 01:10 PM	#33
LAID-BACKC10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Southern IL Posts: 2	Re: Hood to cowl seal and alignment I just received a new cowl seal from LMC, looks legit. Now time to install..

09-02-2021, 12:51 PM	#34
maverickmk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Cocoa FL Posts: 598	Re: Hood to cowl seal and alignment I know this is a dated thread, but I am looking for the cowl seal as well. I thought I had seen a member here was selling these but I haven't been successful finding that thread. If anyone has any suggestions I would appreciate it. __________________ Die with memories, not dreams. Not to brag, but I don't need alcohol to make really bad decisions. 1969 GMC Short Step Side

09-02-2021, 03:10 PM	#35
Resto-Rand Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 108	Re: Hood to cowl seal and alignment You scared me with this old thread. I just ordered one from Brothers. Hope it's better than the old ones posted here. __________________ 1971 C-10 307 3OTT

09-02-2021, 03:42 PM	#36
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,066	Re: Hood to cowl seal and alignment I bought one from GMCPauls recently, and it fit very well. https://gmcpauls.com/rubber&ws1.htm

09-02-2021, 04:09 PM	#37
Carl Spangler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Central Coast Ca. Posts: 429	Re: Hood to cowl seal and alignment Here's another link: https://www.classicheartbeat.com/pro...-to-cowl-seal/ __________________ 1971 SWB step side: Original NM Forestry truck, then NM Fire truck, and now a ranch truck.

09-02-2021, 04:13 PM	#38
697498chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 266	Re: Hood to cowl seal and alignment I don't see the cowl end seals listed under the cowl seal on my truck . Maybe my '69 C 10 didn't come with any ? Thanks !

09-02-2021, 08:44 PM	#39
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Hood to cowl seal and alignment I ordered two from Wes a couple months back. The one I installed fit perfectly. The only differences is that the one from Wes is slightly thicker and that is only noticeable sitting next to the old original I replaced. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

09-02-2021, 11:32 PM	#40
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,440	Re: Hood to cowl seal and alignment Bought mine at the Truck Shop in Orange, Ca. and worked just fine. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison



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09-05-2021, 01:01 PM	#41
Resto-Rand Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 108	Re: Hood to cowl seal and alignment Does any body know definitively whether this goes between the cowl and body or on top of cowl? I'm leaning toward in between since the cut outs ar unneeded otherwise. Always happens when I'm pressed for time, I'm having a hell of a time. Can't find the large cowl bolts and my antenna base threads stripped, so I get to struggle with the cowl for an hour and then pull it all off when I get to my new place 7 hrs away. Will have to get a new antenna and track down cowl bolts. Anybody know what thread / length they are? __________________ 1971 C-10 307 3OTT

09-05-2021, 10:58 PM	#43
Resto-Rand Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 108	Re: Hood to cowl seal and alignment Thanks for the link. But I saw that previously. Anybody know thread type and bolt length for the (4) cowl bolts? I installed the cowl rubber but those bolts got misplaced years ago. __________________ 1971 C-10 307 3OTT

09-05-2021, 11:30 PM	#44
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,066	Re: Hood to cowl seal and alignment The four large bolts in the ends of the cowl are 5/16-18 x 7/8 and are the same style that is used in many other places on the front clip, like for the inner fenders to the fenders. They have captured washers on them. The smaller screws that pass through the cowl seal are the same style of screw that is used for fastening the glovebox liner to the dash. They are a Phillips head with a captured washer. If I remember correctly, the four exposed screws that are up by the wipers are #10 pan head sheet metal screws that are approximately 1/2" long.

09-06-2021, 07:04 PM	#45
Resto-Rand Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 108	Re: Hood to cowl seal and alignment Thanks PJ, that's what I needed. __________________ 1971 C-10 307 3OTT

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