79 Mustang project U/SA

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Dave Muller

And here I was just about to head out to Apache Junction Sunday to buy the kick panel vent mechanism that I'm missing for the right-hand side. I have the left one already installed, that came with the car. The '66 Malibu is different from later ones where it's integral with the kick panel itself, this is a separate piece with the flapper valve and cable and knob to control it. But if it's not a tech issue if it's just blocked off under the kick panel I think I'll skip it and make a block-off plate.

Rob, I'm glad to see that progress is being made.

Actually you don't need to block it off at all. You'll just get a little "astro ventilation" in the Az. summer. The cowl vents are designed so the water will run out at the bottom of the fender.
You just can't block the cowl vent on top...Called streamlining in the rule book, I believe.