anyone ever shave the cowl intake vents?

[wicked93gs]

just curious really...my car will only really be driven on sunny days when its finished...currently the car is 99.9% rust free and I want to keep it that way...as for resale, I'm never selling the car, I got this car to have fun with and modernize is just about every way I can, I dont need cowl vents...I took out the whole heater box assembly,, etc since it will very rarely be driven on the street...the only thing I am wondering is how it would look without cowl intake vents...although I suppose I can always use one of those clear plastic cover things...I am looking for a cleaner solution

 

[entdoc]

another option would be to carefully cut out the vents and then weld a block off plate to the bottom of the vents and then replace the assembly. This way you keep the stock look but never have to worry about leaks or rust.

 

[wicked93gs]

I like that option better actually...thanks for the idea

 

[brianj5600]

If the drains don't get clogged, it won't rust out. Water puddling in that area is what causes it. If it does not sit outside, you should not have any trouble with the drains clogging.

 

[allcarfan]

someone on these boards shaved their cowl vents on a 65 or 66. It was a cream color if im not mistaken. Unfortunately, I didnt save the pictures.

 

[PJx5x]

I saw one done at a local show here in Chicago... I have some pics of it too, Ill try and find them later

 

[DarkoStoj]

obizkwm or whatever his name is did it

 

[chromedog]

iskwezm shaved his.. i remember the thread, because i posted what a pita replacing a cowl panel is

 

[1320stang]

I'd cut them out and make them look smooth.