armycav0

In the attached picture I am wondering if a new body cowl will fix this entire rust issue on the side? I already know that the floor needs to be replaced, but don't know if a new body cowl will fix the entire bottom piece or if I need to fabricate as well.

2blu442

If your good at welding I'd consider replacing just the bottom of the cowl, if the windshield base on the dash doesn't need replaced. There's several of us on the site who have spare parts. I would encourage you to create a parts wanted thread. If you would post the year/model of car your working on, plus your location or nearest big city that would help. John

armycav0

should have thought about that when I wrote that.. It is a 1969 cutlass 442.

2blu442

And location? I've probably got the parts you need, but I'm in Oregon. If your on the East Coast there's several members here who are closer than me.

Not as big a deal for small parts. But if you want a larger piece of the panel it could make a difference in total costs due to shipping.

armycav0

sorry at work and trying to do this is not very easy when a police officer, I am on the east coast in Maryland.

2blu442

OK, I'd encourage you to create the parts wanted thread. I know there's a couple members in the mid-west and a couple more on the East coast who have lots of parts. I'm sure one of these guys can cut off the area you need from one of their parts cars.

armycav0

thank you

72455442RA

I have that area/corner of the lower cowls already cut off a dry parts car if needed

cut behind the lower jamb/rocker seam and inside the front body mount

pictures later today.... imagine a 20" square corner

Scott

in Washington State

My442

That looks really bad...how is the frame and the rest of the car?

May be cheaper to find a better car.

armycav0

frame is in great condition, the body was just in bad shape as usual for GM.