Engine room air intake vents 34 Conv

[micky]

Where can I buy the air intake vents for a 1968 34 Conv? Mine were destroyed by hurricane Maria.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Boatsb]

Pictures may help. Theres a chance I know where a set are stored.

 

[micky]

Scott,

This is what the PO had installed:

This is the hole:

This is what I'm looking for or something similar: Vents can be seen cut in half in both links.

https://www.hatterasowners.com/Brochures/34C/34C/34CB-0066.htm

https://www.hatterasowners.com/Brochures/34C/34C/34CB-0066.htm

 

[madhatter1]

I’ll text you pictures of what I have later today. Great looking and easy install. No fabrication needed.

 

[Capt Rex]

I would love to hear or see the info on these engine room vents. I am having the same issue with my 36 Conv and would like to replace both sides. Does anyone have this info on where to buy this vent?

 

[Play'N Hooky Too]

I went through this a few years ago when I bought my my 1976 46C. All four of the intake vents were trashed. I finally wound up just fabricating a new set using 22 gauge aluminum and a metal brake from Harbor Freight.

 

[madhatter1]

Micky, the ones I sent pix of were supplied by yard that did restoration back in 96. Wherever they got them from is probably not available today even if they could remember where they came from. Just look and look online. These were bare aluminum vents we set off to be powder coated. With no attachment to any other metals they have held up super. Last resort would be to get a fab shop to make some up and power coat them. They are oversized and cover original opening with plenty of airflow for 2600RPM Cummins 6BT's. Get some old school high quality SS # 6 or #8 screws with barely big enough pilot holes and no stains and will never loosen up. Just a dab of 5200 on screw holes, nothing on the vent.

And if I ever somehow make it to PR I want a ride!