phoenix1589

Hello everyone!

I am wondering if this is a common thing for 91 Firebirds (mine is an 8 cyl 305 TBI Formula).... but there is a part here that I am looking for (if there is even supposed to be a part there to begin with).

I noticed that around the windshield, there seems to be either a rubber seal or a grille plate that goes on either side of the cowl screen.... something looks like it is missing. I can't seem to find anything online. I will post some photos here... maybe someone can point me to where I can find these.... I think they are called windshield wiper grilles, but I am not sure.

Here are some pictures (I will post more in separate entries):

phoenix1589

well, I tried to post more photos, and I am getting an "upload failed" message.... I hope the photos I provided can help...

anyway... it seems odd to me that the windshield glass and metal are exposed like that... seems to me that there should be something providing protection for all of that.

TraviZ

iTrader: (2)

Everything looks normal to me. Except the metal cowl is/used to be painted body color.

phoenix1589

ok... good to know. but why is the windshield glass exposed on the bottom like that? i have never seen that on any car. my neighbor has a firebird... it is a newer model, but all of that metal and glass is covered.

jharrison5

No that is how it's supposed to look.

phoenix1589

i guess that settles that then. i have NEVER seen a car like that.

phoenix1589

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1993-2002-Firebird-Camaro-Driver-Left-Windshield-Wiper-Cowl-Cover-Trim-OEM-/400710022472?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d4c2db548&vxp=mtr
This is what I am talking about but this is for a camaro.

jharrison5

ya third gens didn't have that lol!

phoenix1589

anyway, thanks everyone for your help. just seemed odd that everything is exposed like that.... wanted to be sure. i've only had this car for about a month, so i am still researching parts and things.

phoenix1589

thank you jharrison5!!! my mind is settled now lol.

TraviZ

iTrader: (2)

Not totally open, it is concealed by the hood quite well.

phoenix1589

thanks for the info everyone! been doing alot of research on this car since my last post. learning more every day.

Dakota W.

Not well enough, I get leaves and other debris in that little pocket ALL the time, and it all just drops down into the engine bay right behind the wheel well and between the firewall. Really annoying to clean out, I wish there was a cover for that area.

Scorpner

iTrader: (4)

It's part of having hidden wipers. I agree that the leaves can be a pain but a leaf blower makes quick work for most of it.

phoenix1589, the trim could be a little lower and I see what you mean by the exposed metal. It does look bad. I don't know if the window in my attached pic is stock or was redone at some point, but both of mine are about the same. The other one cuts off right at where the body and glass start to diverge.
I would guess that your window was replaced at some point but they didn't get that last bit taken care of. Also, that pic of the cowl area looks like there is some white over-spray or something. Most are usually one color (or close to it) and appears more uniform/less junky than what you have. You could maybe try cleaning up the cowl area, possibly with a plastic scotch bright with a small amount of bug remover, Goo Gone, or something similar. Then maybe see if a glass company can replace the trim or you could try replacing it yourself. I'm guessing that it might just snap in place while the glass part is glued down underneath?

BTW, the uploading errors usually have to do with the size of a photo. It sometimes uploads a photo even if it says that there is an error. It's just the way the software is sometimes.