Mountaineerfan 44 Report post Posted January 8, 2013 We are about to get our convertible painted to Acapulco Blue. I had heard somewhere that the body underneath the side false vents was originally painted black, with the vent painted the body color. Is this true? I'm thinking this would look pretty good. Does anyone have any pictures of their vents they would like to share? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankenstang 11 Report post Posted January 8, 2013 That is correct. They look great once put together with the chrome trim on them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerC 136 Report post Posted January 8, 2013 Its not the body panel, there's a small panel attached to the backside of ornamental grill. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rangerdoc 22 Report post Posted January 9, 2013 Here are some pics from my car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mountaineerfan 44 Report post Posted January 9, 2013 Its not the body panel, there's a small panel attached to the backside of ornamental grill. Really? That's the first time I've heard that! Thanks for the pics, RangerDoc! That would be much easier than having my painter spend time painting those little sections! Now, does anyone have a source for those panels? I've checked CJ Pony and Mustangs Unlimited, but I may not be searching for the right things.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boogerschnot 12 Report post Posted January 9, 2013 They should already be on your vents. Have you removed them from your car yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mountaineerfan 44 Report post Posted January 9, 2013 They should already be on your vents. Have you removed them from your car yet? I haven't, but the PO had repainted the car, and it appears that either they were removed, or just painted over. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerC 136 Report post Posted January 9, 2013 I haven't, but the PO had repainted the car, and it appears that either they were removed, or just painted over. The body panel behind the fake vents is concave shaped to clear the vent assembly so if the small panel were missing there would be a noticeable gap between the horizontal bars of the fake vent piece and the body behind it. Didn't have time to locate a pic to show what I'm talking about, out of lunch time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
