Helping the Vintage Air

[AcampoDave]

So my impromptu heat shield did nothing but squeak against the firewall. I took it off. But today I did notice that hot air is blowing out a slot relief on the top side of the column. I can only think it's entering around the gear selector to linkage stub under the hood as there is a huge void there to accommodate its rotation. I don't necessarily want to remove said stub and smooth the column (in case I ever go automatic). But I'm think of sealing it off with some kind of high temp sealant. (Covering it with Kilmat just made a hot mess.) Likewise for the slot reliefs on the interior part too. That should at least put a stop to the chimney effect of the column housing. I think I'll also trim the housing out in pipe insullation up there under the dash. I do think Vintage Air is a good product, but its gonna struggle if you've got the equivalent of a heater rising thru the steering column on triple digit days. This weekend it's only supposed to be mid 90s so maybe I'll get motivated to see what else I can figure out. The Jet Hot will happen this fall and yes, the shiny silver isn't the most attractive on a pitted ramhorn but if it's 20% better at containing heat, then I'll be cool with it. Get it...cool with it...I know (groan)