1968 Cowl Damage

[Mosesatm]

OK, I've thought about this for some time and still can't figure out how someone damages a cowl in this manner. Any thoughts?
This car is up for auction at Mecum Kissimmee.

1968 Ford Mustang California Special at Kissimmee 2024 as W282 - Mecum Auctions

1968 Ford Mustang California Special crossing the auction block at Kissimmee 2024 as W282.

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[Bobsdad]

OK, I've thought about this for some time and still can't figure out how someone damages a cowl in this manner. Any thoughts?
This car is up for auction at Mecum Kissimmee.

1968 Ford Mustang California Special at Kissimmee 2024 as W282 - Mecum Auctions

1968 Ford Mustang California Special crossing the auction block at Kissimmee 2024 as W282.

www.mecum.com

Yikes, never seen anything like that before either. It looks like maybe they had a wrench or screwdriver on the hood and it slid towards the cowl and got lodged while closing. I know sometimes I leave my hood slightly up and will lift it quickly to and then bring it down to latch properly.

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[franklinair]

I would venture a guess that during engine installation they inadvertently let the engine swing back and smacked the cowl.
( I love the extra long bolts securing the Export Brace.) Plus, Mechanics Skill 101: Bolts face downward.

Neil

 

[Mosesatm]

I would venture a guess that during engine installation they inadvertently let the engine swing back and smacked the cowl.
( I love the extra long bolts securing the Export Brace.) Plus, Mechanics Skill 101: Bolts face downward.

Neil

Transmission output shaft!!!