Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Fixing Rusted Cowl Damage on a 1970–71 Torino? In this video we cut the entire cowl tank out of our 1970 Torino GT project car “The Lizard” and show you the tools and techniques to get it done without destroying the surrounding metal.
If you’ve ever dealt with the dreaded Ford cowl leak, you know how big of a job this can be. In this episode we’re finally cutting the cowl tank out of The Lizard and showing the exact process we used to separate the factory spot welds and remove the panel cleanly.
In this episode we cover:
• Locating factory spot welds on the Torino cowl
• Using three different spot-weld cutters and why each matters
• Drilling techniques that prevent panel damage
• Using a Dremel and sanding discs for tight areas
• Separating the cowl tank from the firewall and upper cowl
• Tips to keep the surrounding sheetmetal intact
• Preparing the area for the replacement cowl repair
The cowl has been one of the biggest rust battles on this car, but once this piece comes out we’re finally getting close to putting The Lizard back together. We’re almost home.
If you’re restoring a 1968–1971 Ford Torino, Fairlane, or Cyclone, this step-by-step process will help you tackle one of the most intimidating rust repairs on these cars.
It’s not glamorous work—but it’s the kind of job that makes the difference between a car that leaks forever and one that’s fixed the right way.
It’s not a Problem, It’s a Project!
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Episode 83 Manic Mechanic
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Sponsors: autokrafters.com
Contact: Jford@autorestomod.com
Insta: @autorestomod
patreon.com/gasolinemedia
#FordTorino #TorinoGT #ClassicCarRestoration #FordCowlRepair #manicmechanic
Fixing Rusted Cowl Damage on a 1970–71 Torino? In this video we cut the entire cowl tank out of our 1970 Torino GT project car “The Lizard” and show you the tools and techniques to get it done without destroying the surrounding metal.
If you’ve ever dealt with the dreaded Ford cowl leak, you know how big of a job this can be. In this episode we’re finally cutting the cowl tank out of The Lizard and showing the exact process we used to separate the factory spot welds and remove the panel cleanly.
In this episode we cover:
• Locating factory spot welds on the Torino cowl
• Using three different spot-weld cutters and why each matters
• Drilling techniques that prevent panel damage
• Using a Dremel and sanding discs for tight areas
• Separating the cowl tank from the firewall and upper cowl
• Tips to keep the surrounding sheetmetal intact
• Preparing the area for the replacement cowl repair
The cowl has been one of the biggest rust battles on this car, but once this piece comes out we’re finally getting close to putting The Lizard back together. We’re almost home.
If you’re restoring a 1968–1971 Ford Torino, Fairlane, or Cyclone, this step-by-step process will help you tackle one of the most intimidating rust repairs on these cars.
It’s not glamorous work—but it’s the kind of job that makes the difference between a car that leaks forever and one that’s fixed the right way.
It’s not a Problem, It’s a Project!
Video:
Falcon Floor Install Set up Use RV Stabilizer Jacks to Support the Chassis
youtu.be/K0Om6vf_Zio
Episode 83 Manic Mechanic
Episode 324 Manic Mechanic
Sponsors: autokrafters.com
Contact: Jford@autorestomod.com
Insta: @autorestomod
patreon.com/gasolinemedia
#FordTorino #TorinoGT #ClassicCarRestoration #FordCowlRepair #manicmechanic
