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Old Mar 20, 2025 | 01:46 PM
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# of cowl screen screws?

Hey all, I'm in the process of installing the wire mesh cowl screen on my '72 Supreme and I was wondering how many screws are used? I counted 8 holes on the cowl, but according to another member, his original '72 only had 4 screws along the base of the windshield. 🤔
Old Mar 20, 2025 | 02:57 PM
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How many screw holes are in your cowl?
Old Mar 20, 2025 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Koda
How many screw holes are in your cowl?
8...I noted that in my initial post.
Old Mar 20, 2025 | 05:24 PM
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I can double check but mine has stabby pins in front and 5 screws across the back. Middle screw has a rubber bumper. It's centered.
Old Mar 21, 2025 | 06:39 AM
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Yes five screws in back including that round rubber support in the center. In front, the screen is attached by 11 pegs from the hood seal.
Old Mar 21, 2025 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 72 w29 all green
Yes five screws in back including that round rubber support in the center. In front, the screen is attached by 11 pegs from the hood seal.
So no screws in the middle...interesting 🤔 I wonder why they have those extra holes🤔
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