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    Offline usraptr

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    Defroster vent
    « on: December 27, 2013 - 09:01:43 PM »
    So I installed my defroster vent in my '70 'Cuda today and as you can see by the pictures, there is a gap of approx 1/2" between the bottom of the vent and the heat box.  The previous owner had already removed the heater box when I bought the car so again I have nothing to compare it too.  There really isn't any adjustment that can be made in either the mounting of the heater box or the defroster vent so my question is, is it normal to have a gap between them?  Or are you supposed to use duct tape to close the gap or did the factory just consider this good enough? :clueless:
    « Last Edit: December 27, 2013 - 09:03:18 PM by usraptr »
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    "usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.


    Offline filmsurgeon

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    Re: Defroster vent
    « Reply #1 on: December 27, 2013 - 11:12:27 PM »
    My understanding (from reading several/various previous posts) is that this is normal.  The design was to draw and mix cabin air when using the defroster.  You're fine the way it is.
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    Offline dodj

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    Re: Defroster vent
    « Reply #2 on: December 27, 2013 - 11:27:01 PM »
    That's about the way mine is. :2cents:
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    Offline usraptr

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    Re: Defroster vent
    « Reply #3 on: December 28, 2013 - 12:17:12 AM »
    Okay, thanks, just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing a coupling or something else.

    Brad
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    1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

    Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
    (Edited 8-1-17)

    "usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.

    Offline HP_Cuda

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    Re: Defroster vent
    « Reply #4 on: December 28, 2013 - 02:03:40 AM »

    Yup that's how it left the factory!

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    Offline larry4406

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    Re: Defroster vent
    « Reply #5 on: December 29, 2013 - 08:29:06 AM »
    The pictures above appear to be non-AC cars.  My 71 AC car has a "gasket" there.
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    Re: Defroster vent
    « Reply #6 on: December 29, 2013 - 08:41:46 AM »
    That's the way it was from the factory. :2cents:
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    Offline HP_Cuda

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    Re: Defroster vent
    « Reply #7 on: December 29, 2013 - 03:15:00 PM »
     :wow:
    Quote from: anlauto on December 29, 2013 - 08:41:46 AM
    That's the way it was from the factory. :2cents:

    With AC
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    Offline dutch

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    Re: Defroster vent
    « Reply #8 on: December 29, 2013 - 03:52:08 PM »
    my a/c car has the foam.
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