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nds1968 · 06-19-2018, 10:52 PM

I need to buy some defrost vents, are the reproduction ones all the same or is one brand better? Thanks

**LockDoc** · 06-19-2018, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nds1968

I need to buy some defrost vents, are the reproduction ones all the same or is one brand better? Thanks

I don't know how many different companies make them (I'm betting only one) but the ones I have bought all fit well. The '72 Dually had new chrome ones in it when I got it and they fit good also.

LockDoc

demian5 · 06-20-2018, 11:43 AM

Any re-pops I've seen suck and don't fit right.

Then you connect the hose and they have a mind of their own.

Anyone else?

**Grumpy old man** · 06-20-2018, 12:09 PM

I have a set or two of originals and some repops

**Stocker** · 06-20-2018, 12:16 PM

Got mine from Classic Parts. Not bad, but didn't seem as well made as the originals. Actually had to drill a couple small holes in the pass. side vent and bolt it down to keep it in place once the ducting was connected.

nds1968 · 06-27-2018, 08:57 PM

I bought some Key parts brand off of eBay. I had to push them down with one hand and push up from underneath the dash to get them snapped in. They are a tight fit and I couldn't get them to pull out after I installed them. Hopefully they'll be good once everything is painted.

nds1968 · 06-27-2018, 09:01 PM

Couple pics...

**jocko** · 06-27-2018, 10:37 PM

Has anyone found repops in any color other than black or chrome?

Willie Makeit · 06-28-2018, 02:44 PM

repops suck, as stated above.

panhead59 · 06-28-2018, 05:56 PM

I bought chrome ones from LMC. Snapped right in place, no problems.

stsalvage · 06-29-2018, 03:27 AM

I had a friend of mine repaint his and he used super glue He told me there is no reason why to pull them out ever again.If he has to He will brakes them and buy another set.His Idea of new Re pop plastic parts they suck.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**randy.powell** · 06-29-2018, 06:44 AM

My experience with the repops is that they suck. Post a WTB is the parts forum or go on that famous auction site - good used and NOS can still be found.
RP

06-19-2018, 10:52 PM	#1
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Defrost Vents (repo) I need to buy some defrost vents, are the reproduction ones all the same or is one brand better? Thanks __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

06-20-2018, 11:43 AM	#3
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: Defrost Vents (repo) Any re-pops I've seen suck and don't fit right. Then you connect the hose and they have a mind of their own. Anyone else? __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

06-20-2018, 12:09 PM	#4
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Defrost Vents (repo) I have a set or two of originals and some repops

06-20-2018, 12:16 PM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,498	Re: Defrost Vents (repo) Got mine from Classic Parts. Not bad, but didn't seem as well made as the originals. Actually had to drill a couple small holes in the pass. side vent and bolt it down to keep it in place once the ducting was connected. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

06-27-2018, 08:57 PM	#6
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Defrost Vents (repo) I bought some Key parts brand off of eBay. I had to push them down with one hand and push up from underneath the dash to get them snapped in. They are a tight fit and I couldn't get them to pull out after I installed them. Hopefully they'll be good once everything is painted. __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

06-27-2018, 09:01 PM	#7
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Defrost Vents (repo) Couple pics... Attached Images __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

06-27-2018, 10:37 PM	#8
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,934	Re: Defrost Vents (repo) Has anyone found repops in any color other than black or chrome?

06-28-2018, 02:44 PM	#9
Willie Makeit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,206	Re: Defrost Vents (repo) repops suck, as stated above.

06-28-2018, 05:56 PM	#10
panhead59 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vinton, Va. Posts: 473	Re: Defrost Vents (repo) I bought chrome ones from LMC. Snapped right in place, no problems. __________________ "You are not forgotten" USMC 75-79 (Aviation Ordnance Tech- F-4 Phantom) 1959 H-D Panhead. Owned since 1978. Currently with son in Lawton, OK. 1968 Chevy Custom SWB pick up. Fleetside. Lowered 4/6. Totally refurbished. 1966 Pontiac GTO. 4 speed. Saved original 389. Now has slightly built 455 engine. 355 rear gears. Very fun to drive !

06-29-2018, 03:27 AM	#11
stsalvage Scrapper 1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Riverside Calif Posts: 1,649	Re: Defrost Vents (repo) I had a friend of mine repaint his and he used super glue He told me there is no reason why to pull them out ever again.If he has to He will brakes them and buy another set.His Idea of new Re pop plastic parts they suck.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

06-29-2018, 06:44 AM	#12
randy.powell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bushwood, MD Posts: 510	Re: Defrost Vents (repo) My experience with the repops is that they suck. Post a WTB is the parts forum or go on that famous auction site - good used and NOS can still be found. RP



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