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Post by bren on Nov 12, 2008 21:43:28 GMT -5
I get lots of air (cold air) leaking in through the fuse box. I don't have a cover for my fuse box. Does anyone have one on their car? I am wondering if it will stop the cold air from coming in? Do they stay on well?
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jmallen05
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Post by jmallen05 on Nov 12, 2008 22:06:49 GMT -5
I have the same problem, it sure makes for a chilly ride. If you come up with anything let us know.
jerry
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Post by ghiastein on Nov 12, 2008 22:07:59 GMT -5
Bren I have a cover for a 69 Ghia It may not fit. I know in the Ghia world a bad front lid seal will cause air leaking into the cabin through the dash. How well does you front lid seal?
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Post by Dustin on Nov 12, 2008 22:09:43 GMT -5
Haha, You have seen Bren's car and you know it does not seal well at this time.
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Post by bren on Nov 12, 2008 22:20:18 GMT -5
Jerry, how is your seal? As Dustin said mine is missing and has other misalignment issues  I put a wiring cover in my car but it did not change much. I was hoping it would but no such luck. |
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Post by jmallen05 on Nov 12, 2008 22:37:57 GMT -5
Seal? What seal? My seal is nonexistant at best. Its on the check list for this winter though.
jerry
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Post by bren on Nov 12, 2008 22:56:21 GMT -5
That seal is not too expensive. I plan to put mine in after I try to straighten the front of the car.
AJ, is your cover for a 10 fuse box? If so could I try it out? If it does not seal out the weather I might try to make something. Something reversible would be best.
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Post by ghiastein on Nov 12, 2008 23:03:42 GMT -5
Its a 10 fuse cover I need to find it I believe its in my parts garage. I have not installed it yet not a major priority my front seal is good. Sorry Bren cheep shot like before.
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Post by bren on Nov 12, 2008 23:10:18 GMT -5
I would like to try it sometime AJ. Want to come do some body work?  |
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Post by ghiastein on Nov 13, 2008 9:53:12 GMT -5
I can let you try it when ever I see you again. I will look for the cover this evening while cleaning my garage more.
I am not the body guy. My suggestion is to just graft a front clip on.
Sorry about the cheep shots I was in a weird mood last night.
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VDub63 ( Steven )
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Post by VDub63 ( Steven ) on Nov 13, 2008 11:11:59 GMT -5
;D
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Post by bren on Nov 13, 2008 22:25:01 GMT -5
My Dad always said if you are getting picked on it means you are liked. I will go with that.
I would graft on original metal if I could find it. Otherwise I would rather try to straighten the original stuff. I will have to put in a new 'floor' though. It will be fun to try my had at fixing this with the porta power.
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Post by bren on Nov 15, 2008 18:07:08 GMT -5
Well, I got one from Jeff today. Very inexpensive, could not pass it up. Seemed to be in reasonable condition though it was in a vert with no top, go figure. Not sure when I will get to testing it to see if it helps keep the cold out though.
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Post by gokart on Nov 16, 2008 0:12:36 GMT -5
Why don't you just duct tape up all the holes? And remember, nothing says poor workmanship like wrinkles in the duct tape. (quote from Wrongway in the Louisiana Aircoolers.) |
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Post by bren on Nov 16, 2008 0:15:37 GMT -5
Actually, I used some of that rope caulk stuff in some holes. Seemed to help. Sort of looks like seam sealer when you press it in only less permanent.
Yesterday I worked on straightening the nose of the car. In only an hour I made big improvements. Looking forward to finding more time to finish the job.
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