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The SC ac vent update to Carrera vents (so far)
Well started the project yesterday, it's a lot of work and yet rewarding. Finished one side, as I have to leave for business Monday and won't be able to start the driver’s side (which is way more involved) until next week.
It’s wise to gather all the parts needed for this project as it helps out to pencil the marks for the cuts and fitting. I also had to get a Dremel tool, which made the cutting easier since this tool is very small compared to other tools.  Marker made easier by having the vinyl dash piece ....  Lots of cutting, hammering and going through 5 Dremel cutting pieces  Better view of the cuts  Vents installed and not yet glued in or fixed  Comparison of SC vents and Carrera vents clearly shows air flow will be increased. The cab is going to be my street driver so yes I think the work done so far is worth it....
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Frank,
It's coming along. Great work! Thanks for posting the pictures. I'll be doing th same to my 78 SC in a few months. Hugh |
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My hat's off to ya'!! WOW! I am SO impressed. So what parts did you have to purchase? Where did you find them?
Again, very, very nice work so far! Any chance you wanna' fly to SC and cut on my Porsche? Never thought I'd ask someone if they would do that! Safe travels! I have to do the same thing next Sunday... Later, Mike
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this up-grade makes so much sense.
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Thanks guys its a very involved process so before you start make sure you want to follow through...
Parts needed: 86-89 dash 86-89 driver and passenger vinyl trim pieces, I received the heater and stereo piece also, don't need it but its good.. 86-89 driver and passenger knee pads, ash tray(keep your old ash tray as you will use it , vents, and end caps.. I am glad I had to stop today, the drivers side will be a lot more involved due to the placement of the hood release knob, also with the sparks flying from cutting the metal, the gas tank is near the drivers side 
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Any news
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wow frank looks good. your car really was yellow at birth. hell of a way to find out original color! if ya need my air die grinder yell. with good blade it will make mincemeat out of the sheet metal. just have to have good air pressure 125PSI to run it.
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Thanks hope all is well with you....Seems the 911 blew some smoke the other day and the druck press starts at 3 psi now at start up...  I need to valves 101 lessons now
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Frank,
Did you ever get around to completing the driver's side A/C vent mods? I'd love to hear more about it. Thanks, Hugh |
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Did not start on the driver side, as it is a more involved process. I have the front trunk release knob to deal with... This should be finished before summer comes... The dash is already an improvement when you switch over to the 86 and up style
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How are you going to finish the side of the dash, that is normally covered by the older style knee pad?
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Frank,
Thanks for the update. I have the '88 dash in place and have acquired the knee pads and side vents, but still need a few more trim pieces. I'd like to hear more about the trunk release issue when you get in there. Thanks, Hugh |
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 When you get the full trim package its a retrofit but needs some fitting...It may not be perfect but it will be close
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Yeah this should have been done already but seems life and driving the car took me over....when i get there i will post more photos
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Did you ever get this done Frank?
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Has anyone else done this?
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I've seen several asking the question about the mod, but I didn't even know this short post existed.
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