Leather dash defroster vent removal...


HighHP

GT Owner
Jun 3, 2019
434
Spokane, WA
Yeah. I would like to know if any are available and price. Both the vent and the beauty collar. In case I break one or two vents just to look at the leather condition underneath them. I should just leave good enough alone......but I cannot. I have my windshield out, so now is an excellent time to inspect.
 

jammer

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Apr 19, 2016
165
I'd like a set too. Nothing's wrong with my dash, but would like to have a spare set just in case as I intend to live and keep my car for a very very long time.
Thanks.
 

Cobraguy

GT Owner
I'd like a set too. Nothing's wrong with my dash, but would like to have a spare set just in case as I intend to live and keep my car for a very very long time.
Thanks.

I’d be in for a set for the same reasons.
 

PL510*Jeff

Well-known member
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Nov 3, 2005
4,876
Renton, Washington
The samw style of vent was used on (I believe) on Lincoln. Color might be unique to the GT.
 

HighHP

GT Owner
Jun 3, 2019
434
Spokane, WA
Thanks to the video above, I removed my defrost vents without breaking them. However, mine were way way tighter than in the video. I had my windshield out, so I was able to pry them with a wide blade pry bar while at the same time pull on them from the bottom side with a hook tool. The retaining tabs are about 0.150" tall, I filed mine to about 0.090" tall. Still plenty holding power, yet much easier to remove next time. My leather looked great.
 

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Tomcat

GT Owner
1) However, mine were way way tighter than in the video.
2) The retaining tabs are about 0.150" tall, I filed mine to about 0.090" tall.
1-Mine were MUCH tighter too...be careful about indents on the leather while prying up.
2-Will make it much easier IF you ever need the collars/trim rings.