In a message dated 12/17/05 21:50:14, speegle@pipeline.com writes: << Believe there was a running chance though I can't produce a Ford document right this second to indicate when the change was made. The later units had a metal nipple (for lack of a better term) that allowed the water that got into the area behind the standard Mustang vents To this was attached a hose on each side held in place by a farily large wire spring clamp Sure this nipple rusted out in some parts of the country >> >>>Right--that's what my car is missing. It has a hole in the panel, but no nipple, no hose. (And thankfully, no rust!) Anybody know a source for a drop-in nipple and hose, or should I just jury-rig something? Thanks! Mike
Mike- I think I'd head for a Home Depot or Lowe's and search the plumbing section for a PVC pipe fitting of some sort with a barbed end to receive some clear plastic tubing to fit same. Not concours, mind you, but who's to see? I'll never tell. Regards, Stan ----- Original Message ----- From: <MikeLDrew@aol.com> To: <speegle@pipeline.com>; <SSIMM@triad.rr.com>; <MikeLDrew@aol.com>; <shelbymustang@carmemories.com> Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2005 8:51 AM Subject: Re: '66 GT-350 paint questions > > In a message dated 12/17/05 21:50:14, speegle@pipeline.com writes: > > << Believe there was a running chance though I can't produce a Ford document > right this second to indicate when the change was made. The later units had a > metal nipple (for lack of a better term) that allowed the water that got into > the area behind the standard Mustang vents To this was attached a hose on each > side held in place by a farily large wire spring clamp Sure this nipple > rusted out in some parts of the country >> > > >>>Right--that's what my car is missing. It has a hole in the panel, but no > nipple, no hose. (And thankfully, no rust!) Anybody know a source for a > drop-in nipple and hose, or should I just jury-rig something? > > Thanks! > > Mike