Cowl Vent

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Offline Dizzy

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Cowl Vent
« on: December 03, 2021, 05:52:16 pm »
Hi. Has anyone tried to fabricate a cover that operates like early Holden models to eliminate the 64-66 cowl vent opening - pull a lever to open or close the external vent opening to keep things dry when its raining or cars being washed.

I thought a simple (powered) hinged cover to replace the louvered vent opening operated by a dash/hidden switch might tidy up the bonnet line and still provide fresh air to the internal vents whilst also reducing potential rust issues

I have no mechanical skills but assume the gurus out there would have had a try before now.

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Offline nickd

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Re: Cowl Vent
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2021, 07:45:29 pm »
You can but perspex covers from Mustang parts suppliers specifically for this.

Offline Dizzy

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Re: Cowl Vent
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2021, 10:44:40 pm »
Yeah I have one of those stored in the boot just in case but I thought a trick powered version would be neat. My cowl area is rust free and I want to keep it that way

Offline ag71

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Re: Cowl Vent
« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2021, 04:43:04 pm »

Offline Megzee67

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Re: Cowl Vent
« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2021, 01:40:02 pm »
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/RGB-50678-3001B
These are nice looking Cowl Vent Covers from the Ring Brothers......
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