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Cowl Support replacement

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by BrettM0352, Oct 1, 2012.

  1. BrettM0352

    BrettM0352 Member

    Has anybody come up with any good replacement solutions to rusted out cowl supports other than buying repros? Any pictures?
     
    BrettM0352, Oct 1, 2012
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  2. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Which ones you talking about? A pic would be helpful.


    Sent from my iPhone
     
    nickmil, Oct 1, 2012
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  3. BrettM0352

    BrettM0352 Member

    These [​IMG]

    Every tub I've seen has the bottom completely rusted away
     
    BrettM0352, Oct 2, 2012
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  4. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Ahh, ok. The ones on the '6 project were rotted and I rebuilt them in place. I can try and get a pic tonight from the inside if interested. Repro's weren't available at that time.
     
    nickmil, Oct 2, 2012
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  5. aallison

    aallison 74 cj6, 76 cj5. Has anyone seen my screwdriver?

    I'm looking at the picture and I still don't know what that part is....
     
    aallison, Oct 2, 2012
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  6. BrettM0352

    BrettM0352 Member

    right in front of the door jamb, it runs all the way up to the top of the cowl

    Nick, I'd appreciate that
     
    BrettM0352, Oct 2, 2012
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  7. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    I haven't forgotten about you. I have a couple pics. Just need to load them and post here. Haven't had time.
     
    nickmil, Oct 4, 2012
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  8. BrettM0352

    BrettM0352 Member

    Here's what I made

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    I still have to clean up the edges

    I don't know if I want to re-do it because it isnt exactly like the original. But if I just make another one for the other side I don't suppose it would matter
     
    BrettM0352, Oct 6, 2012
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  9. BrettM0352

    BrettM0352 Member

    I'm gonna redo it. That gap is bothering me.
     
    BrettM0352, Oct 6, 2012
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  10. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    [​IMG]
     
    nickmil, Oct 7, 2012
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  11. 1960willyscj5

    1960willyscj5 Well-Known Member

    Interesting.

    The ones in my '60 look just like Nikmil's picture. Without the weld seam shown about 6 inches up.:shock:
     
    1960willyscj5, Oct 7, 2012
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  12. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Thank you. I built them from scratch with a vice, cutoff wheel, and welder :)
     
    nickmil, Oct 7, 2012
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  13. Nightstr

    Nightstr Member

    Sorry for the newb question but what is the purpose of the cowl? I cot mine off when I repaired some rust on the body but never put it back.
     
    Nightstr, Oct 8, 2012
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  14. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Mmm. It fills the gap between the windshield and the hood?

    It's defined as the body between the windshield and the hood. I don't think you can easily leave it off.

    Or do you mean the cowl support?
     
    timgr, Oct 8, 2012
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  15. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    The cowl is the rounded part of the tub right behind the hood and the squared off part the windshield mounts to. The pic shown is the cowl support. Purpose of the support is to add strength to the tub sides and tie the cowl to the floor for more strength. It's common for them to rot out on the bottom where they meet the floor.
     
    nickmil, Oct 8, 2012
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  16. Nightstr

    Nightstr Member

    Ahhh... Ok, I do have the cowl just not the cowl support. Ill have to add it back to the tub.
     
    Nightstr, Oct 8, 2012
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  17. 1960willyscj5

    1960willyscj5 Well-Known Member

    Wish I could fab like that. Looks really good!
     
    1960willyscj5, Oct 14, 2012
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