some component issues resolved

[RICH MUISE]

I found some pieces of the puzzle this week. first being the air/heat vents. The units Ford Blue Blood suggested out of an 05-08 Mustang or f-100 wouldn't work because they were too large a diameter.I found a little shorty unit at Parr Automotive in Ok. city that had polished billet trim rings rather than plated plastic, and were not too expensive @ 30. ea.
second thing I found were some neat little windshild washer nozzles. They are actually headlight washer nozzles for a 69 Camaro rs. set of 4 for 32. Found them at classic auto parts, also in Ok. City in their chevy division
Also found a neat little steering wheel Ford Logo..I think out of a Taurus. Has little fold over tabs to secure it to the vinyl. I got to thinking this would make a neat little logo for a baseball cap....I may look for some more of these.

[gasman826]

Its suprising how hard it is to find the right AC register.  The generic ones look so simple to install but few dashes are flat and they take up way more real estate than you would think.  Good finds.

[Zapato]

Rich are the Camaro spray heads a solid stream or fan pattern?

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[RICH MUISE]

Just a round hole,so I imagine a stream. My main concern was whether or not they'd be enough of a stream, but the hole size seems to be substantial. I may hook up some tubing to that reservoir/pump i bought last week and hook up a power source and test them.
LOL...at 40 0r 50mph it probably doesn't matter whether it's a stream or fan.
The nozzle tip by the way is like a tiny heims joint...they can be swiveled to aim them

[RICH MUISE]

Got the nozzel checked out...as well as checking out the washer reservoir/pump I picked up at the salvage yard a few weeks ago. Definetly no problem with not enough water due to it being a headlight washer nozzel, it shot a stream clear across my garage!! Since I've got two extra to play with, I may see if I can alter the spray pattern....although I'm probably thinking too much on it...if I really need a windshield washing, it'll probably be a situation where I won't care if the water gets a little messy.

[Ford Blue blood]

it shot a stream clear across my garage!!

Rich you just have too much fun from time to time..... 

[57 imposter]

Hey Rich, Can you throw a tape on the round vents and see what the outside dia . is? I am trying to find ones small enough to go at each end of a 57 dash.  Thanks Doug Mc.

[RICH MUISE]

hole size and duct size are 2 1/2", outer dia. of aluminum bezel is 2.90", protrudes 1 7/8 behind dash. They also have a plainer looking, just beveled bezel avail.as well as rectangular.
www.parrautomotive.com

[Zapato]

not sure on size, but did a google image search for car ac vents and the ones used in the current min coopers look really nice. retro in style. non flap look almost a jet turbine appearance.

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[57 imposter]

Thanks, I'll go do some measuring. I don't think it will be easy to get anything up in the corners but we are using an extra dash shell so I'll try anything.

[gasman826]

Getting ones to fit the outside ends of a '57 dash is tough.  I really wanted them up in the dash for a more OEM look and have cool air on my face not my elbow.

[Zapato]

went to Harbor Freight today and when i came out there was a mini cooper parked next to me. checked out the vents from outside am guessing they're 2.5/3.0" range. Do look great. wish the owner had come out.

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[jrw429]

Do you want something measured? I have a 2005 JCW.

[Zapato]

Sure could you measure one of the round air vents in the center of the dash. And if you can post a picture that would be great Thanks.

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[wildhog]

Zap, All you have to do is sit up on the hood and the owner will come right out!!!!!