Those are the side louvers for a 68 2+2. I'm not sure how successful you're going to be in finding just one, but you never know.
MC said
Dec 31, 2018
I've read about people looking for 2+2 louvers quite a few times here.
I was wondering if anybody has tried to mould their own using resin casting methods. The louvers have fairly simple shapes and look like they would work well in a resin casting situation.
The process can be time consuming and takes a little practice, but is not all that difficult. The process basically involves making a silicone mould using an original part, and then pouring a 2-part resin into the mould to make a new part. For rare items like these louvers it seems ideal. Of course you wouldn't be able to attach them to the body with metal studs and nuts, but emblem adhesive tape is quite strong and would be sufficient to hold them onto the body. You can always make spares as well in case you lose or damage one.
Here's an article I googled on how to do it. I'm sure there are many more out there, likely lots of tutorials on youtube as well.
It's just a thought - obviously an original part would be best, but if you can't find one this could be an alternative...
JC2+2 said
Dec 31, 2018
Welcome from Edmonton. I may have a spare one. I believe its missing one stud though. Ill check some time today. Got any more pictures of your car? It may be a twin to mine. Happy New Year.
-- Edited by JC2+2 on Tuesday 1st of January 2019 10:15:16 AM
cdnpont said
Dec 31, 2018
Welcome to the site Tommy. You're in Sweden, you are going with painted gills, so why not take one off and have another one 3D printed. There must be plenty of places that will do that over there. You'd be amazed at how good of a job can be done these days.
Don't even worry about pins. Just use an adhesive to mount it after painting.
Show us more of your car, it looks pretty nice.
JC2+2 said
Dec 31, 2018
Ive got a couple with one stud. As you can see there an imperfection in the finish due to the corrosion that occurred on the back side. One worse than the other. But since youre painting them, probably sand down ok. I have one good one but Id like to keep that one. Hows $20 for the pair? Plus shipping of coarse.
I shall try to post more pictures, when si understand How I do
Happy new year from Stocholm Sweden
Canadian Poncho said
Dec 31, 2018
Tommy you can send a private message with your mailing info to JC2+2 by clicking on his username and then clicking on "send message". I deleted your mailing info here.
Bill shuba said
Dec 31, 2018
now theres a great Idea 3 D printing...yes of course a fellow has to have one to do it..awsome idea
-- Edited by Bill shuba on Monday 31st of December 2018 07:50:25 PM
JC2+2 said
Dec 31, 2018
PM sent
Pontiacanada said
Jan 1, 2019
Tommy1960Sweden wrote:
Hi
I shall try to post more pictures, when si understand How I do
Happy new year from Stocholm Sweden
Welcome Tommy from Canada's east coast & Happy New Year to you!
JC2+2 said
Jan 1, 2019
I thought I would post a picture to show you why I went to the trouble of stripping down all the paint off these louvres.
Curious...Can they be gotten to through the open door? Or does the fender have to come off?
Tommy1960Sweden said
Jan 1, 2019
Hi
you need to take away the inner fender.
Tommy
Bill shuba said
Jan 1, 2019
Sharp looking car there tommy
JC2+2 said
Jan 1, 2019
Maybe a little off topic but how does a 2+2 convertible end up in Sweden? Where they sold there?
Tommy1960Sweden said
Jan 1, 2019
The car come from US 2002, I shall try to find out the history before 2002.
norontcan said
Jan 1, 2019
Tommy
Welcome to Canadianponcho and yes we need to see and hear more about your car.
This group is very much into the history of our cars and each car seems to have a unique story ( yours certainly will ).
Jag gick in och klickade på "insert" efter varje bild nedladdning, längst ner i posten under "Redigera inlägg". Klicka på "Fler" rullgardinsmenyn längst upp till höger och du ser att redigera inlägg visas.
På så sätt visas de i full storlekpå ditt inlägg. Skål.
Tommy1960Sweden said
Feb 11, 2019
Thank you Fred (Tin Injun) for the help whit this rubber. This parts is impossible to find in Sweden. And thank you John for the help whit posting.
Hi
I need one of this parts. I don't no the english word for it.
Someone maybe no where I can find it?
I live i Sweden.
A Happy new Year
Tommy
I've read about people looking for 2+2 louvers quite a few times here.
I was wondering if anybody has tried to mould their own using resin casting methods. The louvers have fairly simple shapes and look like they would work well in a resin casting situation.
The process can be time consuming and takes a little practice, but is not all that difficult. The process basically involves making a silicone mould using an original part, and then pouring a 2-part resin into the mould to make a new part. For rare items like these louvers it seems ideal. Of course you wouldn't be able to attach them to the body with metal studs and nuts, but emblem adhesive tape is quite strong and would be sufficient to hold them onto the body. You can always make spares as well in case you lose or damage one.
Here's an article I googled on how to do it. I'm sure there are many more out there, likely lots of tutorials on youtube as well.
https://medium.com/jaycon-systems/the-complete-guide-to-diy-molding-resin-casting-4921301873ad
It's just a thought - obviously an original part would be best, but if you can't find one this could be an alternative...
Welcome from Edmonton. I may have a spare one. I believe its missing one stud though. Ill check some time today. Got any more pictures of your car? It may be a twin to mine. Happy New Year.
-- Edited by JC2+2 on Tuesday 1st of January 2019 10:15:16 AM
Welcome to the site Tommy. You're in Sweden, you are going with painted gills, so why not take one off and have another one 3D printed. There must be plenty of places that will do that over there. You'd be amazed at how good of a job can be done these days.
Don't even worry about pins. Just use an adhesive to mount it after painting.
Show us more of your car, it looks pretty nice.
Ive got a couple with one stud. As you can see there an imperfection in the finish due to the corrosion that occurred on the back side. One worse than the other. But since youre painting them, probably sand down ok. I have one good one but Id like to keep that one. Hows $20 for the pair? Plus shipping of coarse.
Hi
I shall try to post more pictures, when si understand How I do
Happy new year from Stocholm Sweden
now theres a great Idea 3 D printing...yes of course a fellow has to have one to do it..awsome idea
-- Edited by Bill shuba on Monday 31st of December 2018 07:50:25 PM
Welcome Tommy from Canada's east coast & Happy New Year to you!
I thought I would post a picture to show you why I went to the trouble of stripping down all the paint off these louvres.
I decided to go with the chrome look.
very nice
Curious...Can they be gotten to through the open door? Or does the fender have to come off?
Hi
you need to take away the inner fender.
Tommy
The car come from US 2002, I shall try to find out the history before 2002.
Welcome to Canadianponcho and yes we need to see and hear more about your car.
This group is very much into the history of our cars and each car seems to have a unique story ( yours certainly will ).
Now shall we see if I can send pictures :)
Just now I wait for the new skin to the seats.
Tack :)
Nice car! Must be the only one in Sweden!
Car looks great Tommy. A fine example.
Jag gick in och klickade på "insert" efter varje bild nedladdning, längst ner i posten under "Redigera inlägg". Klicka på "Fler" rullgardinsmenyn längst upp till höger och du ser att redigera inlägg visas. På så sätt visas de i full storlek på ditt inlägg. Skål.Thank you Fred (Tin Injun) for the help whit this rubber. This parts is impossible to find in Sweden. And thank you John for the help whit posting.