Hood seal

[ratfink]

I have the new seal that goes between the hood and cowl. My question is does the "L" shaped lip go on top or the bottom? My old one is completly gone.
Thanks, Ratfink

[68F250]

Looks like an upside down L.

[ratfink]

Thanks alot.
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[jor]

It's actually called "cowl lacing." Who would have guessed! Anyhow, here's a photo of what it should look like. This is on my 67. I can't remember if I bought it from Dennis Carpenter or LMC but the fit wasn't very good. I had to really stretch it to get a few of the clips into the holes. Take a few photos if you get a chance as this question comes up from time to time.
jor

[ratfink]

Thanks for the pic. I will take some pics. I have it in the garage now for all of the fun is about to begin.
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[71 LONG BED]

Yours is nice and straight, jor. I got mine from LMC and this is what it looks like. I'm pretty disappointed. I wish I had gotten a straighter one. This one was all balled up in a plastic bag when it arrived. Does Dennis Carpenter take the time to package theirs better?

[ratfink]

Hey longbed, your looks like really soft rubber. The one I have is stiff, and in a roll in the bag.
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[ratfink]

I should have re-read that before I posted it. I was talking about the cowl lacing, I swear.
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[fordman]

did you try heating it up to make it shrink ? that might have worked.

[71 LONG BED]

I should have re-read that before I posted it. I was talking about the cowl lacing, I swear.
Ratfink

Yeah, the one I got was pretty soft. If I ever get that like new paint job, I'll get a new one that is nice and straight.

[jor]

Does Dennis Carpenter take the time to package theirs better?

As I recall, the DC one came loosely rolled up. I had to stretch it pretty hard to get it in a few of the holes and I expected it to fail but it's been on there several years and looks about like it did when I put it in.
jor