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06-19-2018, 10:52 PM
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Defrost Vents (repo)
I need to buy some defrost vents, are the reproduction ones all the same or is one brand better? Thanks
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06-19-2018, 11:49 PM
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Re: Defrost Vents (repo)
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I don't know how many different companies make them (I'm betting only one) but the ones I have bought all fit well. The '72 Dually had new chrome ones in it when I got it and they fit good also. LockDoc
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06-20-2018, 11:43 AM
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Re: Defrost Vents (repo)
Any re-pops I've seen suck and don't fit right.
Then you connect the hose and they have a mind of their own. Anyone else?
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06-20-2018, 12:09 PM
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Re: Defrost Vents (repo)
I have a set or two of originals and some repops
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06-20-2018, 12:16 PM
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Re: Defrost Vents (repo)
Got mine from Classic Parts. Not bad, but didn't seem as well made as the originals. Actually had to drill a couple small holes in the pass. side vent and bolt it down to keep it in place once the ducting was connected.
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06-27-2018, 08:57 PM
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Re: Defrost Vents (repo)
I bought some Key parts brand off of eBay. I had to push them down with one hand and push up from underneath the dash to get them snapped in. They are a tight fit and I couldn't get them to pull out after I installed them. Hopefully they'll be good once everything is painted.
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06-27-2018, 09:01 PM
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Re: Defrost Vents (repo)
Couple pics...
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06-27-2018, 10:37 PM
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Re: Defrost Vents (repo)
Has anyone found repops in any color other than black or chrome?
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06-28-2018, 02:44 PM
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Re: Defrost Vents (repo)
repops suck, as stated above.
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06-28-2018, 05:56 PM
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Re: Defrost Vents (repo)
I bought chrome ones from LMC. Snapped right in place, no problems.
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06-29-2018, 03:27 AM
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Re: Defrost Vents (repo)
I had a friend of mine repaint his and he used super glue He told me there is no reason why to pull them out ever again.If he has to He will brakes them and buy another set.His Idea of new Re pop plastic parts they suck.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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06-29-2018, 06:44 AM
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Re: Defrost Vents (repo)
My experience with the repops is that they suck. Post a WTB is the parts forum or go on that famous auction site - good used and NOS can still be found.
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