1940 cowl lacing

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4d fjord

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Has anyone had success with using weatherstrip cement instead of the provided non-authentic flathead countersunk screws to fasten the rubber cowl lacing. Maybe the heat and vibration would be a concern? Thanks.
 
4d fjord said:
Has anyone had success with using weatherstrip cement instead of the provided non-authentic flathead countersunk screws to fasten the rubber cowl lacing. Maybe the heat and vibration would be a concern? Thanks.
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Frankly I would avoid using weatherstrip cement. Put it back just like Ford did it. It will be there for a long time and look better.
 
4d: I just took these photos of my 40 Ford cowl lacing. I can't remember for sure but, I think the OEM piece was cork or a canvas material, not rubber. My piece is 44 in. long with 11 short flat head screws that can screw in flush with the rubber strip. There are 11 screws with the center screw on the apex of the curve in front of the cowl vent. I put just a tiny dab of clear silicone in each screw hole to help hold the rubber in place. The end of the weatherstrip is 3 1/2 in. from the side of the cowl where it curves downward and the two pieces of sheet metal meet on the side of the cowl. I'm pretty sure Mike ("Kube") knows for sure.
 

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19Fordy said:
4d: I just took these photos of my 40 Ford cowl lacing. I can't remember for sure but, I think the OEM piece was cork or a canvas material, not rubber. My piece is 44 in. long with 11 short flat head screws that can screw in flush with the rubber strip. There are 11 screws with the center screw on the apex of the curve in front of the cowl vent. I put just a tiny dab of clear silicone in each screw hole to help hold the rubber in place. The end of the weatherstrip is 3 1/2 in. from the side of the cowl where it curves downward and the two pieces of sheet metal meet on the side of the cowl. I'm pretty sure Mike ("Kube") knows for sure.
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I have a 39 pickup, I was contemplating using plastic push pins like on modern cars. It will never be judged as original.
 
That's ok as long as they look good and fit properly under the hood. If possible, post a photo of the push pin you plan to use. Might help others.
 
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