84 Monte SS Build Thread - Air Ride, 18/20's, shaved

[two90west]

Quick question I wanna put air shocks on all four corners to adjust my ride height at random. I know I can put them on the back but can I put them on the front I don't wanna invest the money in a air ride system...

 

[84cutlassjuggalo]

is there any benefit to filling in the vent holes on the doors like this or is it more to provide a cleaner look. Also I've never really found out what the point of the vents there are. Can any one give me a heads up?

 

[bourbon]

is there any benefit to filling in the vent holes on the doors like this or is it more to provide a cleaner look. Also I've never really found out what the point of the vents there are. Can any one give me a heads up?

No benefit that I know of other than the cleaner look. I think the vents are to vent moisture from the quarter panels? But this car won't ever see snow again and no rain unless caught in it by accident so I'm not worried about the vents.

 

[bourbon]

Went to my friends who is doing the body work this week and got some pics, he hasn't had a lot of time to work on it but all the grinding and welding is now done so I was able to bring my welder home. So it's just filler and sand sand sand now. Then he is taking it over to his step dads house to spray the epoxy primer which is how it will stay for this year.

 

[J3]

Just went through this whole thread. Awesome build, I like your work. It looks great so far!

 

[bourbon]

Just went through this whole thread. Awesome build, I like your work. It looks great so far!

Thanks I'm hoping to have it back in August so I can enjoy it some still this summer.

 

[liquidh8]

Looking good man, hope you make some more progress

 

[bourbon]

Looking good man, hope you make some more progress

Yeah slowly, it's at my friends getting bodywork done, just uncovered some more rust under the door seals so he will be fixing that next, it isn't too far from primer now though.

 

[Blake442]

is there any benefit to filling in the vent holes on the doors like this or is it more to provide a cleaner look. Also I've never really found out what the point of the vents there are. Can any one give me a heads up?

No benefit that I know of other than the cleaner look. I think the vents are to vent moisture from the quarter panels? But this car won't ever see snow again and no rain unless caught in it by accident so I'm not worried about the vents.

The door jamb vents are the final piece of the cars HVAC system.
Air comes in thru the cowl, thru the heater or a/c to the cabin and exits thru the jamb vents.
This keeps the cabin of the vehicle from pressurizing and helps the HVAC system operate most effectively.

Car looks sharp btw...

 

[bourbon]

is there any benefit to filling in the vent holes on the doors like this or is it more to provide a cleaner look. Also I've never really found out what the point of the vents there are. Can any one give me a heads up?

No benefit that I know of other than the cleaner look. I think the vents are to vent moisture from the quarter panels? But this car won't ever see snow again and no rain unless caught in it by accident so I'm not worried about the vents.

The door jamb vents are the final piece of the cars HVAC system.
Air comes in thru the cowl, thru the heater or a/c to the cabin and exits thru the jamb vents.
This keeps the cabin of the vehicle from pressurizing and helps the HVAC system operate most effectively.

Car looks sharp btw...

Ah ok, thanks for explaining.
The car has no a/c or heat, and ill only be driving in nice weather with the windows down, so I shouldn't have any ill effects from shaving the vents.
Thanks!