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How it was done:
Parts, layered ...
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The front vent ...
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Removed vent. Screwed ceiling. Loosely laid lid over 14” hole
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Exterior vent box, intact. All wood, includes steel arm crank mechanism
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Only the trim remains of the interior box. The laminated wood sides fell apart
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These next 3 shots have been contrasted heavily to pull detail out of the shadows ...
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... as much as possible
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Reattached with silicone, glue, toothpicks and screws
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Steel lid includes welded hinges and central track for cranked arm to slide along
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The arm did not get a good grip so wired it to stop it from flipping open in a high wind
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Temporarily stapled screen to top box, though normally attached to bottom box
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Will get back to this vent when I return
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And the rear vent...
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Still to do:
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I would like to retain these vents because they are the original, but in terms of insulation and functionality, it may be more practical to purchase new “RV” vents.
If I do keep them:
tighten up the front vent’s mechanism,
find andattach a new handle to the rear,
build a new interior box for the front,
clean the copper screens,
insulate properly,
paint.
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250: 2 1/2"
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8 Oz (Pack of 6)
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100 Grit, Pack of 100
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