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metalho · 08-09-2013, 10:20 PM

I know I know, here we go again............Should have researched this BEFORE buying. Im trying to install my aftermarket cowl band on the 30 pickup I bought from MAC's. No amount of reshaping is going to make this chunk of crap fit. Any after market cowl bands out there that fit?

pat in Santa Cruz · 08-09-2013, 10:42 PM

the one I got from Brattons was crap too. The side sections are warped so its impossible to get a straight line between the hood and the band. I ended up finding a decent original for less than the cost of the repop.

metalho · 08-09-2013, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pat in Santa Cruz

the one I got from Brattons was crap too. The side sections are warped so its impossible to get a straight line between the hood and the band. I ended up finding a decent original for less than the cost of the repop.

How about Snyders?

ford3 · 08-10-2013, 12:33 AM

all suppliers buy them from the same source, it one doenst fit, none will

Roadster62 · 08-10-2013, 12:38 AM

Does the cost of shipping almost equal the cost of the item?

metalho · 08-10-2013, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by pat in Santa Cruz

the one I got from Brattons was crap too. The side sections are warped so its impossible to get a straight line between the hood and the band. I ended up finding a decent original for less than the cost of the repop.

Welp, it was folded up in a fit of rage and now lives in the back of my Chevy PU, lol..............This is for a pickup, so small dents on an original would not be a problem. Its going to be painted, but I cant find one for sale.

pat in Santa Cruz · 08-10-2013, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by metalho

Welp, it was folded up in a fit of rage and now lives in the back of my Chevy PU, lol..............This is for a pickup, so small dents on an original would not be a problem. Its going to be painted, but I cant find one for sale.

try Berts.

If its painted, you can lightly bead blast or sand it to roughen the surface to accept paint.

I wonder if filler will stick to small dents in stainless..

ScottNW/Ohio · 08-10-2013, 08:52 AM

I must have got lucky then, I got mine from Gaslight Auto - but I drove 1-1/2 hr each way 'cause I don't trust UPS with something like that
Fit great

metalho · 08-10-2013, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by pat in Santa Cruz

try Berts.

If its painted, you can lightly bead blast or sand it to roughen the surface to accept paint.

I wonder if filler will stick to small dents in stainless..

Might be the first time I would HAVE to use lead. But, you scratch up the suface real good filler would stick. I like using fiberglass jelly in areas that might knocked up against. But the jelly is brittle, so not a good choice around the bend. And yes, Brets was suggested to me by Steve Pluker.

Purdy Swoft · 08-10-2013, 11:48 AM

I've only bought two and both fit perfectly. Its been 14 years on the first one and seven on the second but I heard complaints even back then. I got my first from Snyders and the second from Billy and Wanda new and used parts in GA. Billy told me that the same company made them all. If I was lucky, I was lucky twice.

pj the dj · 08-10-2013, 11:58 AM

Maybe I got lucky, but I bought one last year from Early Ford V8 Sales, Inc. They are in Piedmont S. Carolina. It was for my '30 coupe and it fit like a glove and looks great.

08-09-2013, 10:20 PM	#1
metalho Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bothell Washington Posts: 530	After market 30-31 cowl band I know I know, here we go again............Should have researched this BEFORE buying. Im trying to install my aftermarket cowl band on the 30 pickup I bought from MAC's. No amount of reshaping is going to make this chunk of crap fit. Any after market cowl bands out there that fit?

08-09-2013, 10:42 PM	#2
pat in Santa Cruz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: santa cruz, calif Posts: 2,011	Re: After market 30-31 cowl band the one I got from Brattons was crap too. The side sections are warped so its impossible to get a straight line between the hood and the band. I ended up finding a decent original for less than the cost of the repop.

08-10-2013, 12:33 AM	#4
ford3 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: oroville calif. Posts: 1,453	Re: After market 30-31 cowl band all suppliers buy them from the same source, it one doenst fit, none will

08-10-2013, 12:38 AM	#5
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: After market 30-31 cowl band Does the cost of shipping almost equal the cost of the item? __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

08-10-2013, 08:52 AM	#8
ScottNW/Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Convoy, Ohio Posts: 124	Re: After market 30-31 cowl band I must have got lucky then, I got mine from Gaslight Auto - but I drove 1-1/2 hr each way 'cause I don't trust UPS with something like that Fit great

08-10-2013, 11:48 AM	#10
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: After market 30-31 cowl band I've only bought two and both fit perfectly. Its been 14 years on the first one and seven on the second but I heard complaints even back then. I got my first from Snyders and the second from Billy and Wanda new and used parts in GA. Billy told me that the same company made them all. If I was lucky, I was lucky twice.

08-10-2013, 11:58 AM	#11
pj the dj Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Gray Court S. Carolina Posts: 15	Re: After market 30-31 cowl band Maybe I got lucky, but I bought one last year from Early Ford V8 Sales, Inc. They are in Piedmont S. Carolina. It was for my '30 coupe and it fit like a glove and looks great.