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    I did this, and I have detail pictures of my installation.   I’m traveling right now. I can post them in the next couple days.
    I used the existing vent enclosures, Sealed the flapper door and the closed position.

    I built a plywood covering that I screwed over the top of the opening, and inserted my speaker in there, sound clipping, and I sealed  it off.

    If you look back through my 1970 convertible build thread should be pictures in there.

    May also be pictures in the technical forum

    Vic

     

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    Hey Ersin.  I figured you would know this...  It is interesting that the '70 Coupes and Convertibles have different rear quarter panels. I always assumed somehow the Convertibles used the Coupe rear quarters and they were modified.  I will have to keep my eyes open next time I am at a car show.

     

    Vic

     

     

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    This is an old photo, before the marker light hole was welded:filled in. You can see how that quarter panel line extends into the fender extension.

    I thought the 1970 fender extensions were different, because of the flat panel, and also that the 1970 tail light Bezel is outside the trunk takes up a lot of room near where the fender extension is.

    So not sure how they mixed and matched these at the factory during early ‘70 production. I wonder if the smooth quarter panel 1970s have a different fender extension. Great question by Mike…

     

     

     

     


     

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    Hi Mike

    This is just a result of my design theme for the car. So, personal preference

    The black front  bumper is intentional, as I wanted a blacked out front end, so my bumper, billet grill, and all of the headlight and hood trim is satin black powdercoat.
     

     I also did not want any chrome or brightwork below the window line.  So you see my mirrors, door handles and lock cylinders are also black. 
    But, I did not want a black rear bumper, so did that body color.  

    Your observation on the rear quarters is interesting. Great question.   I don’t see many ‘69 or ‘70 coupes/convertibles at car shows, so will need to do some research on that.

     My sheet metal is original, except for the hood and trunk lid.   My car was built in November of 1969 at the Dearborn plant.  So, maybe it does have left over ‘69 rear quarter panels.  I also removed the front and rear side marker lights, so it does look much different than stock.  And, no emblems, letters, or rocker panel trim on the car.

    Vic

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    My console is finally done and ready to install.  Took several iterations, but I think it came out good.

    Modifications:

     - Turned my rear ashtray into a courtesy light.  Modified the stock ash tray housing to install a LED, then sources some clear reverse light plastic material and shaped it to match the ash tray opening.  Shot it with some VHT Tint spray to blend in with the black. 

     - Installed my New Relics power window switch in the front of the console box where the cigarette lighter used to be. Sourced some pebble grain ABS plastic, and cut it to match the outline of the console box front where the lighter was. Then cut the hole to mount the power window switches.  This took a lot of Dremel grind/cut/file do over...  Then glued the new front panel onto the console box.  Was a tight fit in the back where the power window switch wiring harness goes, but snuck it in there.

     - Added the Shelby Gauge Pod where the front ashtray goes . Installed some Autometer ghost silver face gauges with blue LEDs. They measure my oil cooler discharge temperature and my transmission pan temperature.  

     - Sourced some 19mm billet push button switches from an Australian supplier, and they laser engrave the switches.  They have blue led Halo lights around the switches.  I have 2 for my Dakota/VHX dash, one for my LED headlight halo, one for my engine fan override, one for my trans cooler fan override, and one for my interior lights.  I also have a rocker switch for my power door locks.  

    - Added a stainless steel cupholder

    - Finished the console box interior with subwoofer exterior fabric.

    - Wiring underneath used the AAW GM style ribbon connectors, and a industrial DIN rail terminal block for the wiring interfaces.

     

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