69 Conv Cowl Bending
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From: Allen TX
69 Conv Cowl Bending
Can any one give me advice on bending the cowl back on my 69 Vette. It was in an accident and I would like to try it myself before sending it to a body shop. Email me at toddz1217@sbcglobal.net.
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Todd
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Todd
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by toddz1217
Can any one give me advice on bending the cowl back on my 69 Vette. It was in an accident and I would like to try it myself before sending it to a body shop. Email me at toddz1217@sbcglobal.net.
Thanks
Todd
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Todd
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From: Allen TX
Were I was Hit.
Car was hit on Passanger side just in front of the door. I am refering to the frame that the door is hinged to. I believe this to be metal and the firewall attaches to it as well.
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Burning Brakes
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Sounds like a bird cage repair - which I would have to leave to the body shop... You'd have to get body panels and interior pieces out of the way to access the area to either bend it back to spec or cut and weld in a new section - sounds like a very tough job to me! Of course, it's a good opportunity to address any rust issues at the same time...
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Well it all depends on the damage. you may be able to stretch the cowl out with heat and a come-along. If it's really hit hard you'll have to send it to the frame shop where they'll use the hydraulic frame straightening machines. 
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From: Manchester, Dead Center in the Middle of TN 25 miles to Jack Daniels,10 miles to Geo Dickle, and .8 mile from the Liquor Store at I-24 Exit 114
St. Jude Donor '05
Don't do it!
This is a very critical area. You may do much more damage than good. Many cars are written off as totals from damage in this area and not to severe at that.
A good bodyman with the knowledge and proper frame tools may save your car and/ or a lot of money from correcting further damage. Get an estimate and/or opinions from some familiar with this before attempting it with no experiance.
This is a very critical area. You may do much more damage than good. Many cars are written off as totals from damage in this area and not to severe at that.
A good bodyman with the knowledge and proper frame tools may save your car and/ or a lot of money from correcting further damage. Get an estimate and/or opinions from some familiar with this before attempting it with no experiance.
