"ledpeddle" <gtscj2002@yahoo.ca­> wrote in message > news:YTISd.7178$uO.­390321@news20.bellgl­obal.com...>> Hi ,I have a 68 Ford Torino and need the right side cowl vent. Where >> could I purchase one? Is there anyone here that could give some ideas on >> how to fix this problem. I have some knowledge and tools. But need ideas. >> Thanks Dave.>>

I ASSUME THAT you mean the metal "top hat" in the cowl itself not the > plastic air box that directs air to the floor?( if you need th interior > vent assembly hit the junk yards three bolt job) If noto there are repro > parts for the mustang out there that weld in. and plastic "hats" only that > glue in from the bottom.> If you want a more permanent fix, hold on. First remove the upper cowl > (peice where the wiper shafts are). This may be bolted in or welded ( > idon't remember the year of the switch over.) if it is welded the > windsheild must come out and you then remove all (about 90) spot welds > around the cowl frame. With the cowl lifted off you will see the under > cowl, this is usually what rusts out and leaks. Start making patches, > throughly prime and paint when finished, check to make sure that the drain > troughs are open and that no water will lay on the cowl. reinstall and > spot weld cowl inplace, prime all weld marks and touch up paint. reinstall > windhseild. Local shop here in west florida charge around 1500 bucks for > this job.