Air Deflector Accessory

Willeye · Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2015 11:38 am Post subject:

I would like a set as well if yours are the adjustable style. I have a set of homemade fixed ones that work great but adjustable flap would be better. My wife hates it blowing on her on the passenger side.
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mr. warehouse · Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2015 11:48 am Post subject:

Willeye · Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2015 12:33 pm Post subject:

Thanks, wasn't sure which style yours were. Those are pretty much the same as what I have. Thanks anyway.
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Hokie87 · Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2015 6:04 pm Post subject:

VirtuallyReal · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 8:52 pm Post subject:

So... Is this happening or what? Laughing

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tlavergne · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 8:58 am Post subject:

I'd be in for a pair.

mr. warehouse · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 10:38 am Post subject:

I can't make them to resell at the +/- $25 people are willing tobpay, so I am out unless I can fine an overseas manufacturer that will do them cheap. I'd rather keep the work in the US though.

OB Bus · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 1:20 pm Post subject:

Hokie87 · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 2:23 pm Post subject:

They are easy to make for less than $10. Here is how:

1. Buy a 1 inch wide 1/16 inch thick aluminum or stainless bar
http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?partNumber=215...;cId=PDIO1

2. Mark the bar with a Sharpie per the diagram. The 6 1/4 " dimension is for a single cab but other busses will have different dimensions; just add 1/4 inch to the length of the vent.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

3. Make 90 degree bends in the vise along the lines. It is easier to make the 45 angle bend first then use a screwdriver to make the 90 degree angle bend.

4. Trim the ends with tin snips and clean up the edges.

5. Wipe down with paint thinner to get rid of the Sharpie marks and buff with steel wool.

6. Use epoxy or rubber cement to attach rare earth magnets to the back
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Master-Magnetics-1-2-in.../202526367

7. Paint if desired.

This took me 30 minutes but I stopped to take pictures. I did make a single cab set in the process of documenting this so the set seen here is available (without the magnets). PM if you want them. $25 should cover materials and shipping in the U.S.

VirtuallyReal · Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2015 11:17 am Post subject:

VirtuallyReal · Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 10:58 am Post subject:

mr. warehouse · Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 12:21 pm Post subject:

emanchester · Samba Member Joined: December 17, 2004 Posts: 117

I have 3d printed a couple sets of these for a DC and they work great. I would like to print some for a bus but don't have one to measure. Does anyone have the measurement from front to back of the vent area?

Is a single cab the same measurement as double cab?

Thanks

emanchester · Samba Member Joined: December 17, 2004 Posts: 117

Bump...can anyone provide the measurement?

Thanks

jonny1309 · Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2022 7:10 am Post subject: Re: Air Deflector Accessory

emanchester · Samba Member Joined: December 17, 2004 Posts: 117

Thank you so much jonny1309


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