Engine Vents next to Heated rear glass

[Whippleboy]

Hi Mark it looks lovely that technocrat surround but wow what a price !

 

[KJRGT]

Whippleboy keep us posted on what you decide to do!

 

[mmlcobra]

Hi Mark it looks lovely that technocrat surround but wow what a price !

I know, but the quality is really excellent, and there aren't many options for those pieces.
Mark

 

[FlagstaffGT]

Another item to check, the six panel screws that hold these side panel bezels in place from under the engine cover loosen up and drop off to oblivion. The bezel will then vibrate more and break off the little positioning tabs. I replaced six of the missing screws and the bezels are nicely locked into position. Make sure the new panel screws are not longer than the originals with their washers.

 

[Tomcat]

I got (irreplaceable) defrost vents 3D printed and they came out perfect through the GTGuy(s)...so maybe someone can do these side vents using the same technology/materials.

 

[Lambofam]

Does anyone know where to get the rear vents and side covers OEM or aftermarket. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[fjpikul]

Petunia has them both from billet. Not cheap but well worth it. There are other threads here on the Forum about it.

 

[extrap]

Does anyone know where to get the rear vents and side covers OEM or aftermarket. Any help would be appreciated.

Here are @pe2unia 's billet top vents: https://www.fordgtbilletparts.com/billet-top-vents

... and side vents: https://www.fordgtbilletparts.com/billet-side-vents

The page for the tops says "TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK Coming soon ... should be available June 1, 2022." ... so hopefully soon.

 

[Rick Mustang]

Billet vents are way to go and have GT Guy powder coat them.

 

[PILOTJPW1]

Yes. Lots of us replaced those vents next to glass with the billet one's from Petunia. The OEM part warped or cracked on many of the cars. Billet is the way to go when you can find them.

 

[Vincent998]

I'm getting a bit confused. As far as I know, the vents directly next to the rear window (No. 2, "rear window vents" on the figure included in message #7) are not and never have been available in billet. The top vents, and the side vents next to the top vents, have been, and I have those. If there is a source for the #2 vents next to the window, I'd sure like to know about it.

 

[extrap]

I'm getting a bit confused. As far as I know, the vents directly next to the rear window (No. 2, "rear window vents" on the figure included in message #7) are not and never have been available in billet. The top vents, and the side vents next to the top vents, have been, and I have those. If there is a source for the #2 vents next to the window, I'd sure like to know about it.

The vents pe2unia makes in billet are below. He calls the middle pair "Top Vents" and the outer pair "Side Vents".

 

[Vincent998]

The vents pe2unia makes in billet are below. He calls the middle pair "Top Vents" and the outer pair "Side Vents".
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That's what I thought, but a better definition of terms helps! I wish someone would make the #2 vents next to the window. I realize they are quite a bit more complex than the simple billet ones and would be more difficult to make. Mine are warping and are now sort of wavy.

 

[PeteK]

Prime candidate for 3D printing. Unfortunately I don’t have one.

 

[Fast Freddy]

Mine got warped due to the Arizona heat last month. Need to get them replaced. Literally all the plastic vents in my clamshell are now warped. I have decided that i will never drive this car again when the temperature is above 100 degrees. When i get home from driving now i open the clamshell until the next day to let the heat out.

 

[Tomcat]

When i get home from driving now i open the clamshell until the next day to let the heat out.

I try to do this EVERY time I drive/stop (even for gas). The GTGuys single point latch handle helps facilitate this!