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Old 08-12-2005, 02:03 AM
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Well, the H3 has less than 400 miles on it and it's already in the body shop........don't worry....it's for the good though! I am getting the rear spare tire panel shaved and filled for a smooth clean look.

To my surprise, after pulling off the mounting panel for the spare I found a VENT? Anybody have any thoughts on the functionality of this little vent? My only thoughts are to prevent condensation buildup between the panels, but I can't see how that shoul even be an issue.

Anyhow, $600 later and the photoshopped picture of the "after" of what it will be looking like. It goes under the knife next week.....so I'll be posting some pics of the finished product.









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Well, the H3 has less than 400 miles on it and it's already in the body shop........don't worry....it's for the good though! I am getting the rear spare tire panel shaved and filled for a smooth clean look.

To my surprise, after pulling off the mounting panel for the spare I found a VENT? Anybody have any thoughts on the functionality of this little vent? My only thoughts are to prevent condensation buildup between the panels, but I can't see how that shoul even be an issue.

Anyhow, $600 later and the photoshopped picture of the "after" of what it will be looking like. It goes under the knife next week.....so I'll be posting some pics of the finished product.









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Old 08-12-2005, 02:26 AM
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I would GUESS that's for the HVAC system. You need a vent.
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
I would GUESS that's for the HVAC system. You need a vent. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

that begs the question if you go clean then where are you gonna put the needed vent?
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Its a different look. I was wondering if you were planing to keep the spare inside the Cargo area? (like the H2 does)If so, are you making some type of mounting brackets to hold the spare tire in the upright condition? (if it fits)
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Old 08-12-2005, 02:58 AM
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Please explain how that would be related to the HVAC??

I currently have no plans to relocate the vent. Just going fully shaved.

And no spare tire. Living in the city and having road side assistance doesn't warrant having a spare. In fact I can't remember ever having a flat or needing a spare for anyone in my family including myself within the past 10 years, so the frequency of needing a spare just doesn't warrant carrying it around. IF I was to head out of town on a road trip, then yes I would throw it in the back seat.

But damn.......that back door flys open without the added weight now!!
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Old 08-12-2005, 03:08 AM
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Oh, and the spare tire doesn't fit in the back without laying on of the seats down, so the bracket mounting like the H2 can't happen.
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> Originally posted by TAZ:
I have not double checked in a while but, the black rear vent already has a one way valve to let pressure out of the cabin. Turn Your AC on high and You should be able to walk around back and feel the air moving out. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>This was a discussion about something else entirely, but still answers your question.
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Hmmmmm yeah, when I was driving around today I noticed that. I was thinking that was probably what it was there for, but my question is once I get rid of it what happens? Do I get a pressurized cabin?
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ShaunH3:
Hmmmmm yeah, when I was driving around today I noticed that. I was thinking that was probably what it was there for, but my question is once I get rid of it what happens? Do I get a pressurized cabin? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Yep, and it's good to 30k feet!
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Cool vent, blow the dealers mind and tell him you have a hole in your hummer.
Removing the spare makes me wonder if GOBI is going to put a ladder there for the roof rack??



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Another Hummer that will never see a trail...
By the way, Ken has the best anumation I have EVER seen in any forum EVER!! Now that's a shaved rear!
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Another Hummer that will never see a trail... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

YOU GOT IT........This is gonna be all show!
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I took mine off to do the same thing. I taped up the hole and turned the air on. You will notice a huge difference. All of the doors will de harder to close, and you'll have a constant "noise" with the air blowing without a window being cracked open. I am still trying to figure out a way to have a small vent molded in, but have a clean look. Good luck with the project.
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Old 08-12-2005, 09:49 AM
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All vehicles have this, usually hidden under the rear bumper.

I allows you to close the doors and release the inside air pressure. without it the door will not close because it is to air tight in the cabin.
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Okay, I am going to go and test this theory about the vent being there for cabin pressure.

I am pulling out my roll of duct tape, covering up that hole.......and taking it for a spin.

Will post the results for wind-noise\cabin pressure\closing doors\sunroof.....

If it really is that big of a deal, I will just be relocating the vent.....the tailgate will be shaved!!
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Just leave the windows cracked to close the doors
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What body shop is doing the work?
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I have a good contact up in the NW. A small little body shop off of McKnight in the industrial area there. The shop is called K&J Autobody and the guy to talk to there is keith. I actually picked up his name from a different car forum. He does alot of work with import sport compact cars and their fiberglass body kits. Of course he does everything else too, but it is definately a good price. I got quoted from SHAW nearly $300 more for the same job.
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Don't let anyone tape a picture of the duct taped tail gate or it will end up on the Jeep forum
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