Anyone make their own Stinger Decklid?

[vairsquared]

Has anyone here modified a stock metal decklid to have the flaps like a Stinger decklid? If so, would you mind sharing how you did it? Pics would be great!

THanks!

[caraholic4life]

Not yet.

Years ago I purchased a reproduction Yenko deck lid for my Kelmark Mid Engine Corvair but didn't like that it had the wide gap like the Yenko deck lid had, I also didn't want or need the functional flaps since the original engine compartment was being used as a trunk. I wound up not using it and sold it to a Yenko owner local to me.

Fast forward twenty years and I find myself with a fiberglass reproduction deck lid. Recently I purchased from a member here a "Skin" for a Yenko deck lid. It had no inner structure and wasn't a great piece but it may meet my needs which is why I bought it.

My plan is to graft the spoiler portion to this deck lid and hopefully end up with one that fits properly and does not have any flaps. I could have simply purchased an after market spoiler and grafted it in but like the lower height of the Yenko design. Maybe in a few years I will get around to it unless I find one already done and simply purchase it.

I had given some thought to fabricating a steel spoiler on a stock deck lid but that was many years ago when I was young enough to not know any better regarding the skill and effort involved. It would be nice to see one done in steel though.

[vairsquared]

Avoiding the large gap is exactly what I am trying to do. The steel deck lid fit better and avoids the gap. I have a fiberglass spoiler I will attach to the steel hood, but I want the flaps as well. Has anyone made their own in steel. I think the hardest part would be treating the edge of the opening so it looks well thought out and not like someone just cut a hole in the deck lid. Any tips would be appreciated.

[vairsquared]

Came across this on the Internet. Not the same size as the Stinger air doors, but would probably work as a repro on a steel hood.

$32.50 each plus shipping....

[County98]

What's it from? What's the store, specs, or part number? Might be interested in finding something similar myself.

Thanks!

[vairsquared]

Sorry, I should have posted the link. Here it is: http://polarmfg.thomasnet.com/category/cowl-vents

If you click on one of the pics, it will also give you the size specs and even a downloadable PDF drawing of them.

From what I see they are:

Outside Flange - 11-5/8" long x 6-15/16" wide.
Lid (Door) - 5-3/16" wide x 10-7/16" long
Finish - Zinc plated
Weight - 2-3/4 lbs.

They run $34.50 each plus shipping.
Hope that helps!

I'm going to take a whack at making my own first by cutting them out of an old nasty hood and try welding up some flanges myself. If that proves too hard, I might go the route above. Note that these vents are not accurate to the size of the Stinger originals. But, if you not going for authenticity, who cares...

[Fast Eddie]

Stinger doors are 14X4"

[County98]

Cool, thanks! Interested to see how yours turns out.

[bbodie52]

Truck Body, Industrial & Stainless Steel Hardware
Phone: (773) 935-8600 eMail: info@polarmfg.com

Item # 1700, Polar Double Action Side or Cowl Ventilator

http://polarmfg.thomasnet.com/item/cowl ... ator/1700?



Specifications

Outside Flange Length 11 5/8 in

Outside Flange Width 6 15/16 in

Lid (Door) Width 5 3/16 in

Lid (Door) Length 10 7/16 in

Finish Zinc plated

Weight 2 3/4 lbs

All steel construction. 20 Ga. cold rolled steel.
Two way action allows for air intake or air exhaust.
Designed for O.E.M. or replacement on trucks, buses, sleeper cabs,. farm cabs, poultry bodies, vans and off road equipment. Supplied without holts for welded installation. Holes may be added to mounting flange for riveted or bolt on installation. Supplied with perforated metal bug screen.

Outside Flange - 11-5/8" long x 6-15/16" wide.
Lid (Door) - 5-3/16" wide x 10-7/16" long
Finish - Zinc plated
Weight - 2-3/4 lbs.

1735
Polar Side Cowl Ventilator

1715
Polar Side Cowl Ventilator Supplied with Screen

[vairsquared]

Thanks brad!!