help removing fastback vent frame

[wscott00]

Can someone tell me how to remove the rear vent frame on a 67 fastback?

It looks like the vent frame is attache to the webbing and the panel is attached to the vent frame. I want to remove the panel and frame.

[JohnnyK]

Just to be clear, you're talking about the exterior vents on the rear pillar? Or the interior?

[wscott00]

the exterior frame. the part that the exterior vents screws too

[wscott00]

I want to remove the part marked in red.

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[JohnnyK]

She's welded in there I believe. Welded strangely as well (folded over and welded, then coated with sealer, if I remember?) Scrape off the sealer from around the perimeter and you should be able to see what I mean.

[bartl]

Plasma Cutter?
Sawz All?
Air Chisel?

Combination of all three?

[66resto]

I was just talking to a guy about this...what do you plan to do with that area?

I was telling him about the quarter window mod wherein you install glass from a SN197, but the only ones I had seen had trim around the widow, not the floating gas of the newer cars...he thought we might be able just to cut it out of a wrecked one and weld the whole piece into mine...that sounded a little adventurous for my taste, but it may work.

[wscott00]

are the welds on the outside?

[JohnnyK]

Tony D. Branda Performance Shelby Quarter Window Kit - Project Reclaim - Mustang Monthly Magazine

Not sure if that is what you are going for, but hope it helps.

[65fastback6]

The person who cut off that quarter panel should be able to do it.

[bartl]

Originally Posted by JohnnyK

Tony D. Branda Performance Shelby Quarter Window Kit - Project Reclaim - Mustang Monthly Magazine

Not sure if that is what you are going for, but hope it helps.

Probably would if his car wasn't a '67...

[thespazardman]

The real challenge i found when looking into putting windows in place of the "grills" on the 68 was what to do with the interior? A custom fiberglass or plastic assembly would have to be made, and everything i came p with in concept would have looked out of place, IMO.

[OCHOHILL]

Originally Posted by wscott00

are the welds on the outside?

It is spot welded. A new full quarter panel from Dynacorn will include this part in the panel. The panel will need to be replaced if using the Dynacorn quarter. I just pulled these parts off a 67 about 2 months ago.

I like to use a 1/8" drill bit to make a pilot hole for a spot weld removing bit. Napa has a good one with a replaceable bit. I also dip the bit in a small cup of oil between holes. It helps the bit last a lot longer.

The one I have looks like post number 1 photo.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...in-Scarborough

[ScottsGT]

Take a propane torch and a wire brush to that area and burn off all the seam sealer and you can see the spot welds that must be drilled out.