1936 Truck - Cowl Vent
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As seen the factory gaps were inconsistent on the vent cover. They welded the hinge on crooked.
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You can tell moisture sat in the channel. We will have to remove and rebuild it as it is too thin toward the glass.
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This is the support channel that was welded on the under side which gave us the inside lip to keep water out away from the interior.
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She blasted up pretty decent and will work fine.
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Zinc chromate for life time longevity and other generations beyond.
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This shows some of the pin holes once blasted and how thin it is.
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New metal tacked in and ready for full welding.
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Ground smooth and we are ready for the support to be re-welded in place.
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Welded in correctly the gap now looks great.