C2 Cowl "dimple"

[Donald M.]

I seem to remember some discussion in past posts regarding a "dimple" of some sort on the front cowl ledge, about 16 cowl/plenum grille slots in from the driver's side end. This was represented as a sure way to tell if a car was original and had not had a new front clip during its lifetime. Is there anything to this? I did an archive search but couldn't find anything. Thanks!

[David W.]

Re: C2 Cowl "dimple"

I think it is on the 13th slot. I can check for you tonight. It is used more of an indicator as to whether or not the car has been repainted, not necessarily whether it has a new front clip. The dimple is usually sanded off during the paint prep work. Again - not an indicator of body damage or replaced clip.

[Michael H.]

Re: C2 Cowl "dimple"

Don,

It's real. It's about 1/8" in daimeter and in the fiberglass from the original mold. It's only on the left side of the car. Problem is, any "tuned-in" body man/painter today will add a drop of resin to new glass parts before painting to duplicate the bump and make it look original.

Hanson

[mikemccagh]

Re: C2 Cowl "dimple"

a drop of un-thinned lacquer will also work, so i'm told. mikie

[Michael H.]

Re: C2 Cowl "dimple"

Mike,

Your absolutely right. I just looked at the 66 and that bump really does look like a small drop of paint under the primer. That wouldn't be difficult to duplicate. Bet the original glass weeve and texture would be tho, if it were sanded off. I think I spent about 8 hours stripping just that channel on the car so the texture in the glass stayed the way it should be. I also have to wonder why we go to these extremes to save something like that. Must be the love for these cars, right? My girlfriend thought I needed psychiatric help when I showed her the grain in the raw glass channel.

Hanson

[Mike M.]

Not a dimple, It rises above the surface.....

originals are cone shape, as tall as they are are wide.
Have a Nice Day!

[Michael H.]

Re: Not a dimple, It rises above the surface.....

The one on my car isn't cone shaped. It looks like a drop of resin and it's rounded on top. It's about 1/3 as high as it is wide. Every one I've seen is just about exactly this way.

[Mike M.]

Re: Not a dimple, It rises above the surface.....

mike and mike: in dermatology lingo, it's a papule.kinda like a mini-nipple ,pre-stimulation. this could get out of hand. mike

[Michael H.]

Re: Not a dimple, It a Pauple

Mike,

Maybe we should see if we can get that added to the judging sheet. "pauple on left hood ledge". Sounds like a little animal.

[Bill B.]

Re: C2 Cowl "dimple"

Very interesting discussion. I never fail to learn something new from this board evry time I read. Is there any chance of someone posting a picture of this dimple? Thanks in advance.

Bill Bonnichsen

[Mike M.]

I yield to the master.......Grasshopper *NM*

[Michael H.]

Re: C2 Cowl "dimple"

Bill,

I'll see if I can get a decent pic of the dimple, or whatever it's called. May be difficult because it now has a few coats of paint but I'll give it a try.