10-06-2017, 12:56 PM | #1 |
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Air Vent Block Off
I've been doing some searching but haven't stumbled upon a block off plate for the kick panel air vents on our trucks.
Does anybody know of a vendor that makes them? |
10-06-2017, 01:14 PM | #2 |
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Re: Air Vent Block Off
I have never seen them aftermarket.
16 Gauge sheet metal from home depot and a pair of sheers. A drill for the holes. Use the original unit for a pattern.
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10-06-2017, 03:52 PM | #3 |
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Re: Air Vent Block Off
Vintage Air has them. I blocked off both of the kick panel vents when I put the VA in my truck.
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10-06-2017, 04:04 PM | #4 |
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Re: Air Vent Block Off
Thanks for the responses guys! I'll check into the ones from Vintage Air, otherwise I'll make some!
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10-07-2017, 11:21 AM | #5 |
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Re: Air Vent Block Off
Once you cut them with sheers you take a ball peen and hammer around the edges to flatten it. Then use a Makita 4 inch with a wheel or flapper to smooth out the edges. Prime and paint the backside at least before install.
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10-07-2017, 01:56 PM | #6 |
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