1970 W-30 4 spd coming back to life
August 6th, 2023, 08:39 AM
#1041
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If they clips are plastic then it was probably replaced at some point? I'm thinking 71 had metal but not positive. I got my first cowl seal from ILT which ended up being wrong mostly because it was too short. I then got one from Fusicks that came with the plastic clips.
This car was purchased new (I was 12) by my dad and was my moms DD for 20+ years, she bought another car to save on gas $$ after my dad passed away. This seal has never been touched, that I remember, anything that has been done on this thing, I watched, helped and did. In its first couple years it went to the dealership 3 maybe 4 times, there really wasn't anything that my dad couldn't do. He came out of an era that worked on your own stuff.
Edit:
The PIM as shown see SYM "D" added 1970 the Clip 3767720 was replaced by clip 480534 (I would say that the assembler could have also used the older clips on some '70 cars)
3767720 - https://www.chicagomusclecarparts.com/products/805343
480534 - https://www.chicagomusclecarparts.co...ac1463de&_ss=r
Last edited by JMJ-RIP; August 6th, 2023 at 10:06 AM.
August 6th, 2023, 08:44 AM
#1042
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More regarding the '71 cowl strip. I noticed in the '71 PIM that this particular page (see post #1039) is CANCELED. It states this procedure will be performed by Fisher Body. Perhaps they installed dfferently than the Olds Assembly guys?
August 6th, 2023, 10:36 AM
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Yep, I'd say anything is a possibility. Was thinking that maybe the regular guy performing this task was sick on the day my car ran through that station.
August 7th, 2023, 10:29 AM
#1044
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Your cowl seal should have the metal "T" looking clips. https://www.dixierestorationdepot.co...aspx?s=DA10292
August 14th, 2023, 06:25 AM
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September 4th, 2023, 10:21 AM
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There's definitely been some work into my project but, man, I don't know if I would have the patience to do a correct restoration like you and some other members are. Keep up the great work!
February 1st, 2024, 04:30 PM
#1058
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What an amazing accomplishment. Congratulations on your success. I just love your car.
By the way, my 70 that I restored had the same problem with the hood. The rubber at the cowl was just so thick and stiff. It took some time for it to settle down, which made it impossible to adjust the hood properly.
By the way, my 70 that I restored had the same problem with the hood. The rubber at the cowl was just so thick and stiff. It took some time for it to settle down, which made it impossible to adjust the hood properly.
Hope my 442 is close to your workmanship .
March 11th, 2024, 02:42 PM
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