Question about putting cowl on my 63 Impala?

[Smokey1963]

Getting ready to start putting several pieces back on the car. I cannot remember if I need to put the windshield clips on first and then the cowl. Looks like it has to go that way because once the cowl is on there doesn't appear to be any access.

Also my windshield washer squirters and hoses, do they go on top of the cowl or below it?

Thank
Ed

 

[bobs409]

Windshield molding clips need to go in before the rubber and glass. It's the first thing to go in.

Squirters and hoses go on top of cowl.

 

[Jim Sullivan]

Ed, the cowl goes on after the windshield trim has been installed. If I remember correctly, the cowl piece slides up into the trim retaining clips. The washer nozzles go through small oval openings in the front of the cowl piece and almost protrude up and out between the grates.

I type too slow Bob.

 

[Smokey1963]

So I must wait until I get the glass in before installing the cowl. I was just hoping to have one less piece to get dinged up before I get it on the car.
Thanks

 

[bobs409]

Jim has it right. The moldings go on before cowl. Cowl slips up under the lower molding.

Keep practicing your typing skills Jim.

 

[Jim Sullivan]

I type all day long with two fingers. Still not fast enough.

 

[Don Jacks]

That's twice as many as I use,Jim.

 

[4speedman]

So I must wait until I get the glass in before installing the cowl. I was just hoping to have one less piece to get dinged up before I get it on the car.
Thanks

I just put one in yesterday,windshield molding clips first then windshield with sealant,do a water check at this time and if no leaks put the windshield moldings on and then the cowl.Don't forget the two little pieces of foam rubber under the cowl that help to direct air down and thru the rockers.