Need picture from 1973-1977 of holes on cowl for hood/cowl rubber seal

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    So I am working on installing the new rubber seal that goes at the top of the cowl and seals to the bottom of the hood.

    My vehicle is a 1972 Grabber which used the short seal from the factory that is only across the center of the cowl.

    In 1973 Ford modified the seal so it ran from fender to fender to address issues of 'exhaust smell' coming in thru the fresh air vent cowl.

    So I want to run the later model gasket, but could use some pics of 1973 or later Mavs/Comets showing where the additional holes were drilled from the factory. Yes I already see the hole spacing is different from old to new vehicles, and the clips can be moved on the rubber seal.

    Anybody got any pics? The area where the cowl drops from the center to the fender level is what I need to see. That is where they have a double clip on the 73+ seal.

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    Hey Fastkarz:
    When you order a cowl/hood rubber seal , often the metal clips do NOT align with the prepared openings.. The metal clips can be removed and relocated easily for a correct fit . I've done this a couple of times with no problems .

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    Anybody out there have a picture ? Still need picture from 1973-1977 of holes on cowl for hood/cowl rubber seal.

    Where am I drilling the holes for the double clip at either end of the center hood hump?

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    Still waiting on a picture so I know where the factory drilled these holes.

    Anyone?

    Bueller ?

    Anyone seen Ferris ?
     
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    Hey fastkarz : Pull up CAMEO CAR CLUB and you'll find article with pictures and part numbers relating to your
    project. Look in the RESTOMOD section . It may help you .
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    If no one posts one I’ll try to remember to do it on Saturday when I am near my parts cars.
     
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    Best I have for now D7628987-655E-4036-A79C-5C545DFD5A0E.jpeg 45765A7C-580C-49E9-A048-D9A893025A7F.jpeg
     
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    Chip, thanks for the lead.
    William, thanks for the pictures, that is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Now I have to make the extra two holes.

    Thanks for the support Team.
     
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