68 DeVille - metal grate in front of windshield, under wipers

[chrisbutnut]

Is there an original metal grate that is supposed to go here?  My car has what looks like mesh wire that was painted black.  Does not look original.

[chrisbutnut]

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[Big Fins]

Someone previously may have replaced the mesh covering. Most were a wire mesh or plastic mesh. Something has to be there to prevent leaves and debris from getting in there and fouling the evaporator core and wiper transmission.

[Highwayman68]

That looks original to me

[Big Fins]

That looks original to me

There you go. Right from a '68 owner.

[chrisbutnut]

Thanks guys!

[69Deville]

I believe you should have a hood to cowl seal like this....

https://www.rubbertherightway.com/i-30498170-hood-to-cowl-seal.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqD_hB7VePRJeoG3SigPKTjbkAeo5xYoQcd0YE1xW2Xhl77vWvs