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- Jul 2, 2010
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- My Car
- 1973 351-2v Convertible
1973 351-2v Mach 1
1973 351-4V Q code Mach 1
64.5 Coupe
65 convertible
65 cobra kirkham
I'm tearing into my '73 convertible cowl to repair pine needle rust. Bought it a couple of years ago and been working on drivetrain. I have finished rebuilding the 351 Cleveland powerplant, powdercoating most parts and improving things along the way. Now I'm cleaning the engine compartment getting it ready for paint and I knew the outer panel had rusted thru to the inner panel. I drilled thru the spotwelds today and found more rust. On a hunch, I stuck my camera in the cowl and took some pics and found worse damage. I can see the interior insulation in the one picture.
I have to replace the windshield anyway, so now the cowl has to come out and I'll pull the dash and AC/heat assy. also to get them out of the way.
More work...oh well. I know it'll be done right.
I have to replace the windshield anyway, so now the cowl has to come out and I'll pull the dash and AC/heat assy. also to get them out of the way.
More work...oh well. I know it'll be done right.