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MaineRich
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Location: Maine
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 Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 12:26 pm Post subject: Rear heater removal |
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Hello,
I removed my rear heater and now have a rather large rectangular opening.
What are you using to close this off?
Thanks
Rich
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SCM
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Joined: January 26, 2011
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Location: Bozeman MT
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| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 12:35 pm Post subject: Re: Rear heater removal |
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The PO of my van (a cabinet maker) just cut a piece of wood that fits perfectly into the hole and stays put with friction. I've pondered replacing / dressing it up with something but it's so unnoticeable that I forget about it.
It would actually be an enjoyable small project to take on in the coming weeks so I'm curious to read what others are doing too.
Some people use that hole as a heating outlet for Propex furnaces.
It could be used (even enlarged) in conjunction with a some sort of door to access small things without having to lift the bench seat.
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0to60in6min
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Location: OR & CA (Oregon/California)
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| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 12:35 pm Post subject: Re: Rear heater removal |
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| put in large subwoofer in it? |
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DanHoug
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Location: Bemidji, MN
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| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 12:40 pm Post subject: Re: Rear heater removal |
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just did that myself and i put a rear heater in that opening! 
-dan |
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MaineRich
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Location: Maine
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| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 1:04 pm Post subject: Re: Rear heater removal |
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A large subwoofer sure would be nice! But that ain't happening. I get enough of those Phil bombs at home.
My propex heater is located underneath my truckfridge.
And it should be easy to cut a piece of wood, but with the advent of 3D printing, I am thinking someone must have something cool. |
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kamzcab86
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Location: Arizona
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| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 2:33 pm Post subject: Re: Rear heater removal |
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| MaineRich wrote: |
| What are you using to close this off? |
Something über creative: Painted sheet metal.😁
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ockyfib
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Location: Bainbridge Island, Washington
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| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 5:03 pm Post subject: Re: Rear heater removal |
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| I have just removed my rear heater too. I am planning to put a piece of sheet metal across it and install a couple of USB sockets, ideal location for recharging devices while in bed! |
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Outback Kampers
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| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 8:17 pm Post subject: Re: Rear heater removal |
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https://uniwerksdesign.com/vents/
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danfromsyr
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| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 8:50 pm Post subject: Re: Rear heater removal |
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make it a smalls drawer.
like a small tool drawer..
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jimf909
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| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 8:58 pm Post subject: Re: Rear heater removal |
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Nothing. In my ‘85 I blocked it off using the stock bezel to finish it. In my ‘90 it’s been a few years and I haven’t done anything with it. Everything under the seat is stored in containers so nothing passes through.
This is on the to-do list with all the other things that will be very nice when completed but never seem to get started.
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MaineRich
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Location: Maine
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| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 8:00 am Post subject: Re: Rear heater removal |
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Thanks Karl!!
Just what I was looking for. Ordered one up.
Rich |
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