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| | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 80 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 80 | What would be the easiest way to fix this problem? I haven't seen any patch panels that would replace this entire vent. Does anyone know of one? Here is the link to a picture that shows the area cowl vent picture any help would be great | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 422 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 422 | You can get that cowl panel from Jim Carter and other vendors. I replaced that same panel on my 53. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 80 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 80 | Thanks, I looked closer and did find the patch panel that goes all the way up and includes the vent louvers. It seems to be between 90-100 bucks at a couple different places. If anyone else has smoothed this panel and has the louvers hanging around I would be interested. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | Blake51,
I just recently replaced that very panel on my 55/1st. I think the panel was about $80.00. It was a perfect match, and a relatively easy R&R.
I thought trying to straighten or bondo those little louvers would not do justice to the cab..they need to be perfect to look proper.
Those vents are not just decorative, they are a integral part of the fresh air heater.
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