Custom Aluminum Replacement Roof Vent for Our 62 Flying Cloud

[FLYNCLD]

We just finished installing a new custom made roof vent to replace the original fiberglass vent which was in very poor shape. We were not able to find anything that looked close to the original, and looked way cool as well, so we fabricated this one. As there were several holes in the roof where the PO's had moved vents around at one time or another, we made the base plate large enough to cover all the various holes that had been cut in the roof over the years. Many hours and many rivets later the results are quite pleasing!

FLYNCLD

[94Tri]

I think that looks very nice. Good work!!

[Silvertwinkie]

Originally Posted by 94Tri

I think that looks very nice. Good work!!

I agree....

[soldiermedic]

VERY NICE...Too bad you aren't willing to fabricate those vents for people restoring old trailers...are ye?

Steve

[Becky B.]

Really, really nice and shiney to boot!

[FLYNCLD]

Actually, we are working on it! The number of man hours to do the first one was a bit staggering, but we now have a template, a few shortcuts, (not to mention a few bruised knuckles and a large pile of empty beer bottles) and a really cool looking vent to inspire us. If you are interested, let us know and we will keep a list of people to keep updated.

FLYNCLD

[soldiermedic]

Add me to the list. I may need two of em. One for the fan exhaust, and one where the old panel ray exited.

Steve

[FLYNCLD]

No problem! Based on the man hours we have into this thing, if you send me your 53 Flying Cloud, I will send you the vents!

[soldiermedic]

With the shape it's in now, I would definitely be getting the better deal!!!!!!

[whitsend]

Originally Posted by soldiermedic

Add me to the list. I may need two of em. One for the fan exhaust, and one where the old panel ray exited. Steve

Really good work!! If I can afford them, please do add me in & count me intrested in the same 2 vents Steve mentions above. Please do let us know what you decide. Thanks!

[Zeppelinium]

Do you have any photos of how your made the step-down edge? That's not one piece of aluminum, is it?

Zep

[FLYNCLD]

Hey Zep,

Did not take any pictures while we were making it, but you are correct, that is not one piece. As they say, I would tell you more but then I would have to kill you!

[doorgunner]

Looks sweet to me!!

What thickness of alu did you use?

What setting on the tig?? or did you gas it together?

[utee94]

Beautiful work.

I've been thinking that I'm not a huge fan of my original yet plasticky 'fridge vent cap on my '63 Olander. Something similar to that would look so much better.

-Marcus

[Kevin245]

Very nice work...

[FLYNCLD]

Originally Posted by doorgunner

Looks sweet to me!!

What thickness of alu did you use?

What setting on the tig?? or did you gas it together?

We used an .062 Aluminum so that we could weld it. We are still playing with the tig setting to minimize warping.

[FLYNCLD]

Originally Posted by whitsend

Really good work!! If I can afford them, please do add me in & count me intrested in the same 2 vents Steve mentions above. Please do let us know what you decide. Thanks!

Depending on how your original vents were positioned, and if you still need two vents or are just trying to cover a hole (see attached picture), you may be able to do what I did and cover both holes with a large base plate. If we come up with a price that works for you (we are still working on it!), we would just need the dimensions for the base plate.

Airstream pictures by flyingcloud1 - Photobucket

FLYNCLD

[jhansen1949]

I too would be interested in your vent for my '59 Tradewind. Let me know when you come up with a price.

Thanks
Joe

[silverleeper]

Great looking vent. I would also like to be put on the list. That vent would look great on the 60 Caravel.

[FLYNCLD]

I have gotten kind of distracted by some other repairs, but will put you all on the list!!

Thanks

FLYNCLD