Source for a roof vent

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m2bueller

Discussion Starter · Apr 23, 2003

Has anyone found a source for a replacement roof vent? I hear the stealers are pretty spendy ($200+

). I'm almost considering cutting the hole out to 14' X 14' to put a RV vent on just so I can get rid of that piece of Lexan I've got glued up there.
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Sparky McShakerton

· #2 · Apr 23, 2003

theres an rc down at the local junkyard and i think it still has the roof vent. email me if you want it and i'll see how much it is and if i can get it this weekend

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willy J

· #3 · Apr 23, 2003

m2bueller said:
Has anyone found a source for a replacement roof vent? I hear the stealers are pretty spendy ($200+ ). I'm almost considering cutting the hole out to 14' X 14' to put a RV vent on just so I can get rid of that piece of Lexan I've got glued up there.
TIA
JT

explain Stealers?

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· #4 · Apr 24, 2003

willyjizz said:
m2bueller said:

Has anyone found a source for a replacement roof vent? I hear the stealers are pretty spendy ($200+ ). I'm almost considering cutting the hole out to 14' X 14' to put a RV vent on just so I can get rid of that piece of Lexan I've got glued up there.
TIA
JT

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explain Stealers?

I think he is refeing to the Dodge dealer.

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Sorry,
Stealers is the term we use for Harley dealers. Force of habit.

I've checked the boneyards around here and the vents are all missing or busted up.

The only part of mine that is left is the inside frame.
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willy J

· #6 · Apr 24, 2003

i liked your idea on using an RV type scoop. maybe find one that would ram the air into the cab when its open!

customize man its always better than stock an besides youll give the rest of us somehting to ogle an idealize about

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DodgeMudder

· #7 · Apr 24, 2003

If your are going to customize one, go for an emergancy hatch out of an old school bus, that way you could climb out and sit on the roof.

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willy J

· #8 · Apr 24, 2003

charger84 said:
If your are going to customize one, go for an emergancy hatch out of an old school bus, that way you could climb out and sit on the roof.

put in a roof rack an have an access hatch to your beer cooler on top! Great for drive ins

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georgeda

· #9 · Apr 24, 2003

There is one in a salvage yard in Ft. Laud. The hatch is ok and very reasonable. The only damage is to the front and the hood only has a wrinkle in the front that could be fixed.

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m2bueller

Discussion Starter · #10 · Apr 24, 2003

George,
Are you coming up to the Florida meet @ Rodneys this weekend? Do you have any idea how much they're asking for the vent? I would prefer not to cut the roof because I know I'll never get it sealed correctly. The RV vents are and option. I think I can squeeze one in between the ribs in the roof. I've even considered getting a fiberglass hood scoop and mounting it backward. At least it'll extract some of the heat .
Maybe one of those big old Mopar snorkle scoops. One on the hood and another on the roof

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RAMMAN4

· #11 · Apr 25, 2003

Try to fig it up like the electric vents on RVs so you can open it from the front seat with a switch.

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Chump

· #12 · Apr 25, 2003

This may be a line on some used ones. Might try www.junkyarddog.com too.

1988
Sun Roof Includes T-Top
Dodge Ramcharger POPUP SUNROOF,AFTER MARKET 200136 $75 Tubb's Used Auto Parts, Inc. USA-VA(Norfolk) E-mail 1-757-545-8418
1985
Sun Roof Includes T-Top
Dodge Ramcharger 2UT,POP-UP AB0066 $50 Burlington Auto Parts USA-MA(Shirley) E-mail 1-800-228-5544
1985
Sun Roof Includes T-Top
Dodge Ramcharger TIN,5-85 98H39 $Call Rich's Wrecking & Salvage USA-NE(Gering) E-mail 1-800-439-9082

The complete assembly appears to be available from the stealer at www.kollerdodgeparts.com for $142.00
Replacement parts are also listed that may be available. Just in case anyone wants to jot these down.

NUMBER QTY DESCRIPTION

4211633 1 ROOF VENT PACKAGE
0153365 4 SCREW, Roof Vent Hinge
4212885 1 RETAINER, Hinge
4212880 1 COVER, Roof Vent
4212972 1 HANDLE PACKAGE
4262101 1 SEAL, Vent Outer Frame
1 FRAME, Roof Vent (Serviced in Pkg.)
1 BUTYL TAPE ,Outer Frame to Roof 0.200" Dia.
(Purchase locally)
4212881 1 RING, Vent Trim
10 SCREW, Vent 10-16 x 8.75
(Purchase locally)

4211633 ROOF VENT PACKAGE-$142.00
0153365 Special Order ?
4212885 RETAINER-H $ 8.28
4212880 COVER-HING $ 51.81
4212972 HNDLEPKG $ 32.95
4262101 SEAL-OTRF $ 27.14
4212881 TRIMRING $ 24.84

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georgeda

· #13 · Apr 25, 2003

m2bueller said:
George,
Are you coming up to the Florida meet @ Rodneys this weekend? Do you have any idea how much they're asking for the vent? I would prefer not to cut the roof because I know I'll never get it sealed correctly. The RV vents are and option. I think I can squeeze one in between the ribs in the roof. I've even considered getting a fiberglass hood scoop and mounting it backward. At least it'll extract some of the heat .
Maybe one of those big old Mopar snorkle scoops. One on the hood and another on the roof

I won't be there Sunday. I have no idea of the price for the vent but I had asked about the hatch and it was less than $50 with the glass.
I have a plastic vent made to go over the roof vent on RV's. I put it over my vent and hold it on with four fishing lines which connect to a bungie cord to hold it on. I don't drive with it on but I can leave the vent open as I always park in the sun.

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willy J

· #14 · Feb 19, 2004

bump

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TaZMaNiaK

· #15 · Feb 19, 2004

RAMMAN4 said:
Try to fig it up like the electric vents on RVs so you can open it from the front seat with a switch.

Hmm.. Maybe something can be rigged up with a vent window motor from a Caravan?

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rampar410

· #16 · Feb 19, 2004

if you dont have one try c&c in okc 405 464 6104 qp

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prospector1

· #17 · Feb 22, 2004

I like DodgeMudders idea.

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Chump

· #18 · Feb 22, 2004

Could use one like the old Ford Explorers had...it blows off while you drive down the road!{bigeyes}
They had to recall these, but I guess they have recalled just about everything they build.

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m2bueller

Discussion Starter · #19 · Feb 23, 2004

I was surprised to see this thread pop back up. I did end up finding one from a member. I got a good deal as well. When I was installing it I considered putting it in backwards to drag air in while moving. I figured I would end up ripping it off when I'm doing 180 down the back straight at Daytona.

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50ply

· #20 · Feb 24, 2004

if anyone is in need of a roof vent, i do have one that i could sell... email me if you are interested [email protected]

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