Cowl replacement

[connella08]

I have a 1968 coupe and water keeps getting in. I need to replace the cowl section but I would like input. I am a fan of keeping as much original metal as possible, but I also don't like the idea of trying to make a repair section fit original metal. should I go with the repair section? or just replace the whole panel?

Thanks in advance.

 

[KRUISR]

The how much to replace question should be answered after you see what and how much the damage is. If the damage is on the inner cowl, pull the dash/heater box and try to see how large and where the damage is. Is it a small hole the size of a dime or the size of your fist? Is it in the middle of the panel or on a joint/seam? If it is small, a little patch might be your best answer, but if it is large and on a seam a replacement panel (or half of one) would more likely be the right call.

Need more information to answer correctly.

 

[connella08]

it seems like the water only ends up on the driver's side floor. the outer cowl is in good shape but appears to be pushed in a bit. maybe some gentle massaging could push the metal back into shape, but the rust has formed around the sleeve of where the fresh air vent attaches to the inner cowl.