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Dan 1939 · 09-09-2017, 03:11 PM

I need to replace the Cowl Vent on my 1939 Ford 1/2 ton pick-up.
What years will be interchangeable and are the cars the same?
Someone in the past welded over where mine should be ???

V12Bill · 09-09-2017, 08:56 PM

Could be that the original cowl vent is under body filler or lead. Check it out and see, maybe you don't need a new vent.

Dan 1939 · 09-14-2017, 11:58 AM

Thanks Bill. It does appear to be welded in place. We are going to try to cut the weld and see what is there. Will still need the arm and linkage if I can get it to move.

1931 flamingo · 09-14-2017, 06:51 PM

Before you start grinding welds I would get the pieces I'm going to need to return it to work like original. FWIW
Paul in CT

Clem Clement · 09-14-2017, 09:25 PM

How about leaving that mod alone and installing aftermarket sliding back window. They are available and easy to install. They cool of the cab much better than the cowl.

Dan 1939 · 09-18-2017, 03:00 PM

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Not a bad idea. Where would I find this sliding glass window??

Clem Clement · 09-18-2017, 08:41 PM

I'm thinking Carpenter of Drake. Mine were old reproes.

09-09-2017, 03:11 PM	#1
Dan 1939 Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Ocean County, NJ Posts: 56	Cowl Vent 1939 Truck I need to replace the Cowl Vent on my 1939 Ford 1/2 ton pick-up. What years will be interchangeable and are the cars the same? Someone in the past welded over where mine should be ???

09-09-2017, 08:56 PM	#2
V12Bill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mt. Holly,NJ Posts: 1,822	Re: Cowl Vent 1939 Truck Could be that the original cowl vent is under body filler or lead. Check it out and see, maybe you don't need a new vent.

09-14-2017, 11:58 AM	#3
Dan 1939 Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Ocean County, NJ Posts: 56	Re: Cowl Vent 1939 Truck Thanks Bill. It does appear to be welded in place. We are going to try to cut the weld and see what is there. Will still need the arm and linkage if I can get it to move.

09-14-2017, 06:51 PM	#4
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Cowl Vent 1939 Truck Before you start grinding welds I would get the pieces I'm going to need to return it to work like original. FWIW Paul in CT

09-14-2017, 09:25 PM	#5
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: Cowl Vent 1939 Truck How about leaving that mod alone and installing aftermarket sliding back window. They are available and easy to install. They cool of the cab much better than the cowl.

09-18-2017, 03:00 PM	#6
Dan 1939 Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Ocean County, NJ Posts: 56	Re: Cowl Vent 1939 Truck Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Not a bad idea. Where would I find this sliding glass window??

09-18-2017, 08:41 PM	#7
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: Cowl Vent 1939 Truck I'm thinking Carpenter of Drake. Mine were old reproes.