Rear window defogger
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Rear window defogger
I think I found the perfect solution to the problem of adding a rear window defogger for a pop-out window conversion.
Last night at Wal-Mart, I stopped by the automotive clearance section. There, I found an auxilliary window defogger that is made to clip onto a visor and plug into a cigarette lighter. The unit is about 6"x 6"x2", and it looks like it will fit nicely on the center roof panel between the back of the t-tops and the front of the window. It's angled at the outlet side so I don't think there will be any problems getting the window to clear it. While it is made as a temporary, moveable unit, I don't think it will be hard to convert it to a switched, permanent installation. The little beastie cost me $25. I'll see if I can find a picture and more information to post later.
Last night at Wal-Mart, I stopped by the automotive clearance section. There, I found an auxilliary window defogger that is made to clip onto a visor and plug into a cigarette lighter. The unit is about 6"x 6"x2", and it looks like it will fit nicely on the center roof panel between the back of the t-tops and the front of the window. It's angled at the outlet side so I don't think there will be any problems getting the window to clear it. While it is made as a temporary, moveable unit, I don't think it will be hard to convert it to a switched, permanent installation. The little beastie cost me $25. I'll see if I can find a picture and more information to post later.
Melting Slicks
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Woldn't just cracking the driver side window open a hair do the same thing, rather than having a "pod" hanging down from the already low roof height?
I would think your head might hit it or in an accident it could get airborne and do a job on the back of your head.
I have a 68 with the rear window defogger option and I am thinking that you could mount a small blower with the ducting to make a more permanently installed and out of sight unit in the rear storage area like the original unit is.
Just a thought,
Kurt
I would think your head might hit it or in an accident it could get airborne and do a job on the back of your head.
I have a 68 with the rear window defogger option and I am thinking that you could mount a small blower with the ducting to make a more permanently installed and out of sight unit in the rear storage area like the original unit is.
Just a thought,
Kurt
Last edited by ksbunting; Apr 9, 2006 at 02:10 PM.
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Kurt, those are good thoughts. However, this is a very low profile unit that would be completely contained behind the seats, so I don't think it would ever be a problem.
If anyone is interested, here's the link to the manufacturer's store: http://thermtech.sitedx.com/m_17.asp...to+Heat+6000c+
They want $65 for it, which is ridiculous. Wal-Mart had it for $25, marked down from $30.
If anyone is interested, here's the link to the manufacturer's store: http://thermtech.sitedx.com/m_17.asp...to+Heat+6000c+
They want $65 for it, which is ridiculous. Wal-Mart had it for $25, marked down from $30.
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You could probably cut a hole and mount that inside the roof panels.
As far as ducting goes .. I saw the perfect candidate for a homemade
setup.
While cruising to work in my beater Honda CRX, I saw the missing piece.
Right in the top of the door panel, there is a side window defogging bezel.
It is skinny and angled to hit a window. One of these could be mounted easily
in the rear 1/4 panel trim - like originals. Then a small blower and duct to finish off.
Sorry to hijack .. looks like that unit would work - and a good score @ $25.
As far as ducting goes .. I saw the perfect candidate for a homemade
setup.
While cruising to work in my beater Honda CRX, I saw the missing piece.
Right in the top of the door panel, there is a side window defogging bezel.
It is skinny and angled to hit a window. One of these could be mounted easily
in the rear 1/4 panel trim - like originals. Then a small blower and duct to finish off.
Sorry to hijack .. looks like that unit would work - and a good score @ $25.
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After walking through the clearance stuff again today, I rechecked my receipt - it was $5, not $25! They have a couple left - if anyone really wants one, I'd be happy to pick it up for cost+shipping.
