Cowl Vent Cut Out

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  1. 302mav76

    302mav76 Isaac Serna

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    I don't get why is it needed to cover it up with fiberglass if it can be welded shut.
     
    302mav76, Sep 7, 2008
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  2. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    Once I finish sealing the vents off, I'll get some power to the blower motor and try it first before I make any attempt to get air in some other way. :Handshake
     
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  3. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    BINGO!!! we have a winner...
    it takes the air it has already heated once and runs it back through and heats it again (recirulating)...in a few mins. you will have to turn the heat down so it doesn't get...too hot...:yup:
    the A/C does the same thing...all summer long i have never had my A/C on the...high...setting. i went to a cruise in yesterday...91 degrees...A/C on ...low setting...:thumbs2:
    ...the key...unhook the-vac. pod- that opens the...fresh air door...:tiphat:
    if i ever remove my heater box for some reason i am going to seal off the opening all together...i know i am getting some leakage around the seal on the door.

    ...chill'in in Ga....:cool:
     
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  4. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    that's right...:thumbs2:

    they designed it so if you want...really cold air quick...
    "close off the outside air"... :huh:


    with my door in the...locked shut position...i have "Max" air on low and med...:thumbs2: just the fan is a lot quiter..

    ...:cool:...
     
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  5. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    what are we "covering up with fiberglass"...

    ...:cool:...
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    to do this you will need the car motor running and A/C on so the vacumn can...open/close... the doors in the heater box...:Handshake

    ...:cool:...
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    I didn't mention that this is a non-AC car. I might be able to get a good feel for what it will do by just running 12v to it, to get the blower motor to move some air, and moving the doors open and closed by hand.
     
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    302mav76 Isaac Serna

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    hmmm...nevermind, I just woke up and didn't read it clearly. :)
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    if you must...:huh:
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    Oh---I must :rofl2:

    Thanks for the imput :thumbs2:
     
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    That 351 Cleveland Cobra Jet will be so quick, you wont need any vents.:drive::burnout:
     
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    RASelkirk Retired!

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    Is that your finished panel? Looks like a store bought piece!

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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    Yep!... thank you kind sir...:Handshake

    was my first shot at bodywork...

    ...Frank...:drive:
     
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    soooulpower Semi-Informed Tinkerer

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    Dang! you wouldn't consider making another one to sell would you? :bouncy:
     
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  15. 302mav76

    302mav76 Isaac Serna

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    I thought your wife did it, no offense :oops:. Well, at least I remember a picture of her applying the bondo or fiberglass on it. :)
     
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