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Technical Tips => Pre 84 => Topic started by: 76Vett on July 09, 2014, 04:02:02 PM

Title: 76 LHS Lower Dash pad AC vent
Post by: 76Vett on July 09, 2014, 04:02:02 PM

Hi everyone, some knowledge assistance is required. On the LHS lower dash panel on my 76 under the Tacho housing (lower RHS) there is an AC vent outlet. I am a bit baffeled as I have not been able to find any reference to one being there in any of the tech sheets or manuals that I have seen. I have also not been able to find the vent grill in any of the parts suppliers catalouges. As I am refurbishing the dash I would like to replace the grill/vent with a new one.

Any info on this would be appreciated.  :huh:

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Title: Re: 76 LHS Lower Dash pad AC vent
Post by: sirfixalot on July 09, 2014, 07:50:29 PM

I think dash pad is from an earlier model like 69 with AC?

Title: Re: 76 LHS Lower Dash pad AC vent
Post by: 69VETTE on July 10, 2014, 07:04:58 AM

Nope, definitely not from a 69 Vette... ive seen heaps, and never like this.. it looks custom to me.

Title: Re: 76 LHS Lower Dash pad AC vent
Post by: 76Vett on July 10, 2014, 07:46:01 AM

Thanks for the replies guys. Just a bit more info, it's not a custom as the moulding of the whole dash pad looks to be all original and the air ductiing suppling this vent is original and has the extra outlet moulded into it to supply this lower vent. Still a mystery ??????

Title: Re: 76 LHS Lower Dash pad AC vent
Post by: Lefty on July 10, 2014, 07:57:17 AM

It may be the dash pad dirk digger had made up to provide respite after a hard day at work?

Title: Re: 76 LHS Lower Dash pad AC vent
Post by: 69VETTE on July 10, 2014, 09:00:41 AM

Quote from: Lefty on July 10, 2014, 07:57:17 AM

It may be the dash pad dirk digger had made up to provide respite after a hard day at work?

 :omg: so funny . .  :kickass:

Title: Re: 76 LHS Lower Dash pad AC vent
Post by: 69VETTE on July 10, 2014, 09:09:18 AM

Hello 76 Vette,

I found these pictures in Dr Google Images under 1976 & 1977 Vettes..... it must be an optional extra, cause its not typical.

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h301/69vette_1969/Corvette_Speedometer_Tachometer_Repair_05.jpg) (http://s67.photobucket.com/user/69vette_1969/media/Corvette_Speedometer_Tachometer_Repair_05.jpg.html)

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h301/69vette_1969/MS-Corvette6876Dash2L.jpg) (http://s67.photobucket.com/user/69vette_1969/media/MS-Corvette6876Dash2L.jpg.html)

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h301/69vette_1969/DSC08718.jpg) (http://s67.photobucket.com/user/69vette_1969/media/DSC08718.jpg.html)

Tho the middle one looks more like a early C3 chrome number like a 1972. .weird

Title: Re: 76 LHS Lower Dash pad AC vent
Post by: MR 502 on July 10, 2014, 02:44:27 PM

This is the correct dash pad for factory air conditioned cars from 1974 to 1977, however after a quick search on 7 suppliers  it dose not look like anyone reproduced that vent. You may have to refurbish your existing or give Corvette Alterations & Conversions a call, they just may have a good second hand one.
Good luck

Title: Re: 76 LHS Lower Dash pad AC vent
Post by: MR 502 on July 10, 2014, 03:02:13 PM

Try : Big City Corvettes : they have some, also on ebay.
cheers

Title: Re: 76 LHS Lower Dash pad AC vent
Post by: 76Vett on July 11, 2014, 07:39:15 AM

Thank you everyone for your reply's, info and suggestions. My pad is in pretty good condition so I am going to just refurbish it however I would like to replace the the air directional grill so I will just keep looking, maybe some supplier has them. Not a big deal really, just cosmetic.
Slainte,  :thumb:

Title: Re: 76 LHS Lower Dash pad AC vent
Post by: 72vet on July 11, 2014, 11:29:18 AM

Try some wreaking yards in the States http://nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,6668.0.html (http://nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,6668.0.html)

Title: Re: 76 LHS Lower Dash pad AC vent
Post by: 69VETTE on July 18, 2014, 08:17:26 PM

Hey Buddy, i found this on Ebay Australia.. might be worth a look.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CORVETTE-LOWER-DASH-PADS-Left-Driver-Side-/291188588439?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43cc313f97 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CORVETTE-LOWER-DASH-PADS-Left-Driver-Side-/291188588439?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43cc313f97)