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<\/a>Original black vinyl padded dash top<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>New defrost vent is much smaller<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>New vent plate and center cutout<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>Vent body bolted to plate<\/p><\/div>\n
The plastic inserts are badly dated and damaged. Access to the top fixing screws is still essential, and a removable center section would be helpful for servicing the HDX control unit (although the entire dash top could be removed if necessary). <\/p>\n
Our Vintage Air system provides a modern slim profile defrost vent that is a fraction of the size of the original opening. Retaining access through these cutouts makes the A\/C vent hookup much easier. It is probably possible to screw down the vent bodies from the dash top, but getting them to line up probably presents a big challenge (especially with the clutter of wiring, plumbing, and instruments).<\/p>\n
Our solution is top open up the center cutout so access to the HDX is possible; the LED readout can be viewed through the windshield. Sheet metal cover plates when painted black to match the vinyl won’t be a distraction. <\/p>\n
New vent cover plates have a slit cutout for the Vintage Air vent body. All the plates can be screwed in after<\/em> the padded dash is in position which will greatly facilitate proper alignment of the vent tubing. <\/p>\n