I would like to retain a functional cowl vent, however I am missing a bunch of parts, basically, all I have is the cowl vent,

Anybody in FTE land have spare or will not be using the vent levers and ****, basically everythiing to make it functional again, they are willing to part with....PM me if you do.

thanks

Rey

 

mac's and mid-fifty should have what you need

 

53choptop-
I removed the stock lever from my 56 and installed a motorized setup. Don't know if the 56 lever will work in the 53. You might want to consider the power vent as the OEM lever prevents you from adding any panel below the dash in case you want too. I got the motor setup from Ball's Rod & Kustom (less expensive than others I found). Their number is 574-457-2880. If you want to consider the 56 lever send me an email.

Larry

 

LEckart, did that kit require you use any of the original parts like the arms and stuff

 

53Choptop-

You do need the hinged brackets that the vent attaches to, but that is all. The lever arm and pivoting arm are removed. I built a bracket for the motor to mount to the existing channel brace under the dash on the 56 but any type mount for the motor should work, it just needs to be within 3-4 inches of the vent for the arm from the motor to attach. Some adjusting is required to get the vent to close tight and not bind but it only takes a few minutes. It comes with a small switch to locate wherever. Hope this makes sense.

Larry

 

Hi
I have the complete assy except for hinge and 2 extra arms but they are all from 56 f100's. I think the only diff is the lever handle.

Chuck

 

Hey LEckart, how much room does that motorized vent set up take? I have a 51 F1 I'm thinking to do the same, but I have an eletric wiper conversion to go in too, which takes up a bit more room, not to mention the radio is in that area too. Was there plenty of space to do all 3?

 

I also have the motorized unit in my 54 now. I got it from Sac Vintage Ford ($50) I have the original handle, curved connector bar and an NOS plastic handle cover. I'll let the whole shibang go for $10. Let me know if you are interested. John in SAC

 

Scott 123 -
The motor for the cowl vent is located a few inches (3-4) below the vent. In my 56 I hung it from the existing dash brace that runs from the bottom lip on the dash on an angle up to the top of the firewall near the cowl vent. Since the wiper motor on a 56 is on the outside of the firewall it was not a problem for me. I assume your wiper motor on the 51 is inside and I think that there is probably enough room. The radio might be an issue. Mine is mounted in an aftermarket panel below the dash. I tried to include a photo( but couldn't figure out how to do it) but it probably wouldn't be much help since it is kind of difficult to get a good one under the dash and I imagine there is a significant difference between the 51 and the 56. The price John Townsel paid for his motorized unit is less than the $60 (included switch) I paid at *****.

Larry

 

John emailed ya'....