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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1968 Mustang => Topic started by: VXH on July 03, 2024, 02:53:17 AM

Title: 68 AC vent register install
Post by: VXH on July 03, 2024, 02:53:17 AM

Hello,

The AC vent on both sides are not going in flush like they used to.
There is a trick with the spring to get it right but I have not been able
to find the solution. Attached are photos of my vent hanging down vs one
that tucks up like it should.

Thanks in advance for the help.

Title: Re: 68 AC vent register install
Post by: ruppstang on July 03, 2024, 09:34:02 AM

There are several notches where the spring goes. You have to pick one that pushes the body far enough forward to catch the frame. You could have a bent or broken spring.

Title: Re: 68 AC vent register install
Post by: CharlesTurner on July 03, 2024, 09:48:42 PM

Have the bottom tabs broken?  Common problem with the '68 style 2-piece vents.

Title: Re: 68 AC vent register install
Post by: VXH on July 04, 2024, 01:20:18 AM

Thanks for the replys. Junior over at West Coast Cougar was kind enough to send me a quick video which was really helpful.

Get the spring on the middle notch push down against it until you can fit the top front (has 2 pins) in behind the upper front. Hard to explain, a video made all the difference. Happy to post it if somebody can help. it is about 18mb.

An excellent 4th to all