Putting vents into an early Engine lid ??? HELP!

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 12 Aug 2009, 8:18 pm

#728942

I'm wanting to put vents into a 60's engine lid and also keep it looking "period". I think the factory convertable engine lid look is what i'm probably after......so where do i get the vents from ?

I think I read somewhere that you can use the vents from the front of a Kombi to be grafted into the lid ????

Pictures and suggestions is what I'm after !!

Cheers
Craig T

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 12 Aug 2009, 8:32 pm

#728945

craig find a crappy old 70-71 2 vent decklid and cut the vents out

thats what the 60s cabs had

or the 50s ones had vertical vents u could make from a bay window front grille

colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 12 Aug 2009, 8:36 pm

#728948

the second one looks like a sad face.... You could also put a vent behind the number plate and space it out with something for more air flow.... 🙂

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 12 Aug 2009, 8:43 pm

#728952

thanks Joel, its the 50's look that i'm after.............so bay kombi ?

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 12 Aug 2009, 8:53 pm

#728953

the front grill on bays has vents like that but whether u can get them to bend like that
also might be a bit thin for welding

if u know someone with a stuffed bug shell u could cut out the vents below the back window and use them

modulus Veteran Volks Folk

2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 13 Aug 2009, 10:08 am

#729059

Buy an Austin-Healey 100/4 BN2 and cut out the louvres from the bonnet....

hth

Peter Hill
1975 Type 2 Double Cab
modulus.com.au

silver Dangerous when poked

2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 13 Aug 2009, 11:52 am

#729070

buy this one
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=822061

at least it will be real

Keeping it real !

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Aug 2009, 12:08 pm

#729073

I dont think the curve - or lack of - is right with the bay kombi front grille bit

Futue te ipsum!!!

modulus Veteran Volks Folk

2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 13 Aug 2009, 6:15 pm

#729124

There was a engineering business in Albury (if I'm not mistaken) that punches in louvres; I have seen a Healey bonnet done by them and it was excellent - unfortunately the useful details like the business name have since eluded me. The point is, welding in a section is not the only option; you mght be able to get your existing lid punched.

hth

Peter Hill
1975 Type 2 Double Cab
modulus.com.au

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 13 Aug 2009, 7:18 pm

#729137

The BN2 louvres are different to the VW, they are cut and punched into a stock bonnet. You can get the cut and punch done using 'louvre cutters' They work well, and do a good job.

We have about 50 Austin Healeys, where I work at any given time. This is where I work

http://www.healeyfactory.com.au/

This way you can cut and punch louvres into the original metal without welding anything. Start ringing sheetmetal fabrication places.

modulus wrote:Buy an Austin-Healey 100/4 BN2 and cut out the louvres from the bonnet....

hth

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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 13 Aug 2009, 8:59 pm

#729171

I don't want louvres..........i prefer a "factory" look.

I wonder if the vents from a later lid mounted vertical would look any good.!

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 13 Aug 2009, 9:02 pm

#729173

heres a fake cab lid made with 70-71 vents
nice and obvious with the bog burned off

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 13 Aug 2009, 9:13 pm

#729181

OK Joel, you've convinced me !!................and I have about a dozen of the 70's lids

colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 13 Aug 2009, 9:20 pm

#729183

Nice work Joel!! 🙂

I like the burned look there... looks cool, appart from the chrome bumpers!

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 13 Aug 2009, 10:12 pm

#729201

yea just clear coat it, paint the rims red and narrow the beam.....🙄

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 13 Aug 2009, 11:29 pm

#729218

christ Craig..........how big is that bat cave!

plenty to chop and bop here if the need arises, oval roof/vents cut if you want to go that road....i'll have a look around

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 13 Aug 2009, 11:46 pm

#729219

just a little cave.........a bit like Dr Who's Tardis !!

lardo Officially Full-On Dubber

288 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 14 Aug 2009, 6:34 am

#729236

Theres a place in the US, maybe motorworks cant remember for certain but they make repro early vents. do a google search might help.

donovan Seriously Crusin Dubber

136 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 15 Aug 2009, 10:41 pm

#729589

check dirtbags work on sid in members rides. anything is possible if you have too much time on your hands.

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 15 Aug 2009, 11:14 pm

#729599

Vents from a Golf bonnet work well, used to do a lot at VR using these and plenty available.

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