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Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 10 2014, 08:57 PM

We just finished the mold for the grills on the late air box and they look just like factory (less the over spray). The grills have been harder to find in good condition but now you can get one NEW!

No new grill would be complete without a new seal to hold it into place. We didn't just phone this one in. Other seals use an extruded strip of rubber and notch the corners to make a rectangle to hold the grill and slide over the top of the air box.

We molded a seal to fit the air box perfectly. We also made it out of silicone to make a good seal. Not just a fin or flap, but a little over 1/4" flat seal all the way around. The real beauty of this seal is that when it is installed it will actually force the grill to sit about 1/16" below the body grill.

These will be about $25 each for the seal and the same for the grill after the GB is over.

It's also a good time to re seal the flapper valved in the air box, so if you want to add that in, it has been discounted to make this project more complete.


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Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 10 2014, 08:58 PM

Here's a better look at the offset


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Posted by: JmuRiz Dec 10 2014, 09:11 PM

You suck, making me want to spend more money. I don't have a screen on my car, but always thought they were a good idea.

Posted by: 914_teener Dec 10 2014, 09:38 PM

Mark,

I stand to be edfucated.

Was there a factory grille for the early cars? Currently my car has none and the fresh air motor is frozen and needs restoration.

When I say early I mean up to 73.

So late means 74 on up?

I didn't know the air boxes were different.

Posted by: dlkawashima Dec 10 2014, 10:59 PM

My late '73, build date 6/73, has the grille.

Count me in for a grille and seal.

Posted by: G e o r g e Dec 11 2014, 12:47 AM

Can I add it to my order from earlier today?

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 11 2014, 01:48 AM

Not a problem, I'll have Blake add it.
-Mark

Posted by: Harpo Dec 11 2014, 03:43 AM

Sign me up

David

Posted by: dlee6204 Dec 11 2014, 07:13 AM

I'm in for all three.

Posted by: McMark Dec 11 2014, 07:23 AM

Oh hell yes!

Posted by: G e o r g e Dec 11 2014, 03:09 PM

thanks

Posted by: warrenoliver Dec 11 2014, 04:49 PM

My '73 does not have a grill (I assume this is fitted under the cowl). I did not know one was available but it certainly needs one to keep the crap out of the airbox and to keep it from eventually blowing leaves and other junk into the car.
Do I have to remove the airbox in order to install this? Any pics of a car with this installed?

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 11 2014, 05:05 PM

The airbox will need to cone out, and there have been son good write ups on this. The key is labeled wires so you know has to put it back together.
A VERY good time to check the motor on the blower and replace some flapper seals
Mark

Posted by: mharmon Dec 11 2014, 07:02 PM

I'm in for 2 sets

Posted by: rdauenhauer Dec 11 2014, 07:15 PM

whats this rebuild kit?

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 11 2014, 07:27 PM

Its the 2 flapper seals and the main motor and upper box seal.

Posted by: warrenoliver Dec 12 2014, 10:43 AM

Shucks! I was hoping you had a magic way of installing these without removing the tank and airbox.

Regardless, I am in for one if it fits my '73. How do I tell?

Posted by: bigkensteele Dec 12 2014, 06:18 PM

I'm in for both as well as however many flapper seals are in the box. Is it more than 1?

Posted by: jack20 Dec 12 2014, 07:16 PM

Mark,
As a newbie this my first GB so just let me know what to do. I'm a current customer.
I'm in for the 3 piece set.
Jack

Posted by: mapguy Dec 12 2014, 07:34 PM

Take my money!!!

I'm in for one set of all 3 bits.

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 12 2014, 08:10 PM

There are 2 small flapper valves and the main gasket between the 2 assemblies.

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 12 2014, 08:15 PM

I'll contact everyone that responds to the thread as soon as they are complete. So +1 here and I'll get you set up as soon as they are ready.

Posted by: Rleog Dec 12 2014, 09:58 PM

In for grill, gasket, & air box rebuild kit.

Thanks Mark

Posted by: craig downs Dec 13 2014, 12:55 AM

I need the whole shebang so count me in.

Posted by: Nozzle Dec 13 2014, 09:14 AM

I'm in for the complete set as well (grill, seal and valve refresh).

Posted by: Nozzle Dec 13 2014, 09:21 AM

Oops, looks like I may have spoken too soon. My car (3/73 build) does not appear to have a plastic grill between the body vents and the airbox below. Does that mean these parts will not fit my application? Will be bummed is this is the case as the airbox is completely filled with petrified vegetation...

Posted by: porsche914gt Dec 13 2014, 11:46 AM

All in, yes

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 13 2014, 09:55 PM

You can retrofit the air box to add the grill on an early car no problem.

Posted by: Steve Dec 14 2014, 12:27 AM

I will take the collection also.

Posted by: restore2seater Dec 14 2014, 08:56 AM

In for grill, gasket, & rebuild kit.

Posted by: Grump Dec 14 2014, 04:32 PM

I'll take all 3..

Posted by: restore2seater Dec 23 2014, 01:17 PM

Mark,

Do you have a guesstimate on when these will be ready to ship?

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 23 2014, 11:30 PM

These will be ready next week (along with the 1.8 TBG)and one more new item too!

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 1 2015, 06:34 PM

PM's sent to all
with an extra special offer for those that have been supporting the GB's here.

Posted by: lonewolfe Jan 1 2015, 11:40 PM

Hey Mark! Happy new year! I'd like to get all three from you along with a few other items.

PM sent!

Posted by: mikesmith Jan 2 2015, 02:11 PM

Curses; I just ordered (and received) a box of goodies including the airbox rebuild kit, thinking "I'll make up a grille myself". If I'd known you were this close to having them ready...

Posted by: dlkawashima Jan 2 2015, 02:53 PM

Mark, for some reason I can't just order the airbox grille and the seal for $34 ... the order form says I must order the rebuild kit as well. Is that correct, is it a requirement?

Posted by: NS914 Jan 2 2015, 05:45 PM

Hi Mark, I am in for all three as well if not too late. Regards, Grant

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 3 2015, 03:17 AM

Sorry,
I had it in the site incorrectly. It's not a requirement, but yo may want to due to the effort required to remove.
Thanks,
Mark