Vent Cowl?

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Looking for what I believe is called the vent cowl / cover.  Water is getting inside vent system while i'm doing other work.  

I'm new to finding a company that either makes these or perhaps OEM from a yard. 

Thanks all
70 fastback

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mainemud Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 11-September-2018 Location: Maine Status: Offline Points: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote mainemud Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Vent Cowl? Posted: 11-September-2018 at 1:37PM
	Looking for what I believe is called the vent cowl / cover. Water is getting inside vent system while i'm doing other work. I'm new to finding a company that either makes these or perhaps OEM from a yard. Thanks all 70 fastback
	1970 Torino Fastback with 1972 Lincoln 460

Rockatansky Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30-July-2010 Location: On The Road Status: Offline Points: 4251	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rockatansky Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11-September-2018 at 2:28PM
	the cover / grills don't keep water out, if you're getting water into the vents you have a rust problem under the pine needle acorns and leaves. from new in 1970 there was a stand-off the separates air from water for the blower fan intake, in 2018 it probably looks more like this the putty schmoo was from when water started getting into the vents as you're describing, then the rest crumbled through around the stand-off hat and water started coming directly into the passenger compartment. big job to fix
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mainemud Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 11-September-2018 Location: Maine Status: Offline Points: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote mainemud Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11-September-2018 at 2:35PM
	Appreciate the info. Fiberglass repair?
	1970 Torino Fastback with 1972 Lincoln 460

Rockatansky Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30-July-2010 Location: On The Road Status: Offline Points: 4251	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rockatansky Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11-September-2018 at 3:21PM
	depends upon the level of repair / restoration and how long you need it to last? i used fiberglass, other have welded in metal. some have covered over the entire cowl air intake and sealed it so no water (or air) gets in anyway. i might be 'off' but i think i just remembered there are repair panels available for 70-71 cowls? Edited by Rockatansky - 11-September-2018 at 3:21PM
	72 GT Ute

Rockatansky Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30-July-2010 Location: On The Road Status: Offline Points: 4251	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rockatansky Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11-September-2018 at 3:39PM
	here's what i found when i removed the top 1/2 of the cowl pillow, drivers side middle passenger side
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mainemud Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 11-September-2018 Location: Maine Status: Offline Points: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote mainemud Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15-September-2018 at 2:07AM
	Incredible post! Thank you so very much! Your pictures are invaluable.
	1970 Torino Fastback with 1972 Lincoln 460

newmexguy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 27-September-2012 Location: las Cruces Status: Offline Points: 143	Post Options Post Reply Quote newmexguy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13-December-2018 at 12:41AM
	Yes some awesome documentation. I have only seen One 70 - 71 in over a decade of u pull it yarding in El paso. A beat up four door. In hindsight should have taken more off it than the few bits I did remove.