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Riveted1

03-07-2012 06:45 PM

Rear A/C vents and trim rings

I'm sure this is a long shot, but does anyone know if the rear A/C vents and trim rings are reproduced?

Livrat

03-09-2012 12:29 AM

Re: Rear A/C vents and trim rings

I don't think they are

53burb

03-09-2012 05:44 AM

Re: Rear A/C vents and trim rings

Are you talking about a '72? I need some, as well. I wouldn't doubt that the vents and trim rings from a '73+ Burb would fit.

Riveted1

03-10-2012 12:29 AM

Re: Rear A/C vents and trim rings

Yeah for my '72. The trim rings are brittle as hell. I looked at LMC's catalog for '73+, and it looks like the vents are rectangular.

53burb

03-10-2012 03:13 AM

Re: Rear A/C vents and trim rings

oh, mine are brittle as well. I have a '69, but a '72 rear air unit.

Riveted1

03-11-2012 03:04 PM

Re: Rear A/C vents and trim rings

Well, guess I'll keep looking. I'll let you know if I find anything.

53burb

03-13-2012 02:24 AM

Re: Rear A/C vents and trim rings

thanks!!

Riveted1

10-11-2014 03:27 AM

Re: Rear A/C vents and trim rings

I'm gonna bump this old thread up b/c I'm still looking!!

5150	06-19-2016 05:42 PM

Re: Rear A/C vents and trim rings

Bump, because I'm looking for some.

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps9hsb2wkw.jpg

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Bigdav160

06-19-2016 08:31 PM

Re: Rear A/C vents and trim rings

I made mine in a 3D printer.

I'm waiting for someone in the office to get one that prints in ABS so I can see if there is an improvement in appearance.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/319/1...676b2efc_b.jpg

CG	06-20-2016 12:21 AM

Re: Rear A/C vents and trim rings

That's pretty cool. Never seen a 3D printed object in person. In photos they look a little rough, layered maybe? Are these smooth, and can you use them to make molds?

Bigdav160

06-20-2016 08:23 AM

Re: Rear A/C vents and trim rings

The plastic is PLA and the surface is rough. ABS is suppose to print smoother but the printer has to be designed to use ABS.

HotPockets

03-14-2018 10:11 AM

Re: Rear A/C vents and trim rings

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigdav160 (Post 7629997)

The plastic is PLA and the surface is rough. ABS is suppose to print smoother but the printer has to be designed to use ABS.

This is awesome! How did it work out for you?

iriereggaeman

03-17-2018 09:28 PM

Re: Rear A/C vents and trim rings

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My old rear AC vents needed some help! My buddy HotPockets designed and built some nice nylon vent brackets. Super flexible. After a little spray paint, some minor trimming to the plastic housing, and some new felt washers, it's good as new!

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