Stanchion corner reinforcement

What's the most effective method for reinforcing the inside corner of the cowl so the stanchions are attached solidly? I need some ideas.

 

Here's how I do mine. Super solid, removable and when bolted on become a part of the body. I use spray on mold release and ever coat kitty hair.

 

More photos. Do not paint them though as they are an exact fit. First couple of times you remove them it can be a little tricky but they will come off. You'll have to find that sweet spot where they slip on and off rather easily.

 

I ran out of edit time. I did these in 3 applications with 2nd & 3rd being mostly to fill voids & gaps. Work your post for best fit prior to doing this. My right one required quite a bit of grinding in the curve to fit the cowl. If you are gentle it won't upset the chrome. I use a sanding drum in a die grinder running slow to fit them. Once satisfied mock everything up and do one side at a time. A second pair of hands helps and if you tape off around the post prior it helps keep the mess and sanding down. End result is a very solid post that fits the body perfectly.

This probably should be in the body section.

 

Thanks Jet, but I'm using real Model T stanchions, the fit is real good on the outside....no need for gap fillers. I was wondering how you guys reinforce the backside? ( steel?, wood?, more fiberglass?) Sorry for not being clear...

 

As large a piece of 1/8" steel plate as will fit. , Mine are incorporated into a 1" square tubing frame work that supports the firewall , dash and cowl , and an internal body " cage"

 

No worries Pushrod. Saw you were using original post's but figured I would throw it out there. The short posts are always a pita to fit and get to look correct. I also use 1/8 steel strap bonded on the inside for fasteners to go into.

 

Do you have a picture of it?

 

I built a steel cage inside of the cowl that also incorporates steel posts that are encased in glass and serve at the front door jamb posts and are welded to flags that are encapsulated in the floor and serves as the front body mounts. My steering column, windshield posts, and doors are all bolted to it and are very rigid. Maybe overkill, but I wanted the doors, column, and windshield to be sturdy enough to hold up to leaning on them or using them to assist entrance and egress. There were detailed pics in the fletchersons t bucket photo album, if they survived the photo share fiasco.