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EASTTNROVER
03-25-2008, 02:39 AM
I have a set of vent screens that have been sitting in a box for a while and thinking about mounting them. I have two "large" and two small ones like 6" but I aint seen them mounted before...anyone got some pics?
Bostonian1976
03-25-2008, 09:06 AM
here ya go

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3272/2360547661_52e5a1afc9_o.jpg
yorker
03-25-2008, 10:20 AM
Hey is that an FM converter to the right of the radio!? I haven't seen one of those since I was a kid! ;)
Bostonian1976
03-25-2008, 10:44 AM
Hey is that an FM converter to the right of the radio!? I haven't seen one of those since I was a kid! ;)

ha it is. I think the truck last moved on its own power in 1981, so those were all the rage back then :)
yorker
03-25-2008, 10:57 AM
That is funny... I haven't seen nor thought about those things in over 20 years.
EASTTNROVER
03-25-2008, 02:49 PM
How are the vents mounted, just small self tapping screws? Thanks for the pics.
Bostonian1976
03-25-2008, 02:54 PM
How are the vents mounted, just small self tapping screws? Thanks for the pics.

I think so. I haven't removed them yet (that's this summer when bulkhead gets repaired)
Jim-ME
03-25-2008, 04:47 PM
The vent screens are mounted with sheet metal screws. Really easy if they were there prior but in my opinion a real PITA to do from scratch but well worth it.
Jim
Firemanshort
03-26-2008, 08:27 AM
When fixing this truck up - I would do everything I could to preserve the FM converter. It is a way cool piece of nostalgia.
Bostonian1976
03-26-2008, 09:27 AM
When fixing this truck up - I would do everything I could to preserve the FM converter. It is a way cool piece of nostalgia.

really? okay. what era do you think it's from? 70's?

There's a CB cable in the truck too...
yorker
03-26-2008, 11:24 AM
'70s or early '80s- from back when that truck was someone's workhorse.
Bostonian1976
03-26-2008, 12:48 PM
'70s or early '80s- from back when that truck was someone's workhorse.

I'm not sure it was ever a workhorse - it was owned by a doctor and I think it was more of a pleasure vehicle or commuter. The body is way too straight to be a workhorse. Who really knows though. can't wait to fix it up!
scott
03-28-2008, 12:07 PM
i helped my big brother mount his fm converter in his 1960 pontiac starchief, back in '72. we put it next to the under the dash 8 track
Tim Smith
03-30-2008, 12:08 AM
If I understood my friend correctly, Japan has had stereo AM for years.


Made me feel like a caveman when I was told this. :eek: