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Technical & General Discussion Area => Mustang Chat Room => Topic started by: Dizzy on December 03, 2021, 05:52:16 pm

Title: Cowl Vent
Post by: Dizzy 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.

Cheers

Title: Re: Cowl Vent
Post by: nickd on December 03, 2021, 07:45:29 pm

You can but perspex covers from Mustang parts suppliers specifically for this.

Title: Re: Cowl Vent
Post by: Dizzy 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

Title: Re: Cowl Vent
Post by: ag71 on December 07, 2021, 04:43:04 pm

I thought these looked pretty good,

https://onemanandhismustang.com/magnetic-cowl-covers-64-66-all-models/

Title: Re: Cowl Vent
Post by: Megzee67 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......
Top dollar though...