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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 09:26 PM
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Okay...again a newbie question...under the steering column on my 65' Vette there are two round pulls that look like they are attached to a cable...like a sort of choke but not a choke...what are these for?
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They open and close the fresh air vents in the kick panels
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Originally Posted by bondguy
Okay...again a newbie question...under the steering column on my 65' Vette there are two round pulls that look like they are attached to a cable...like a sort of choke but not a choke...what are these for?
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If you have a coupe, the one on the right goes to the fresh air vent in the roof. It controls a 3 speed fan behind the driver and blows out the vent. If you have a convertible, see previous posts. Fill out your profile so if you don't put info in the question, we can find out what you're driving.
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Behind the seat Trap door or passenger seat ejector release *****...


JK....Vents..
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Originally Posted by bondguy
Okay...again a newbie question...under the steering column on my 65' Vette there are two round pulls that look like they are attached to a cable...like a sort of choke but not a choke...what are these for?
Congrats on getting your new mid year. 65 is the best!
If your car came with an Owners Manual, I suggest you review it. If not, Paragon and Long Island Corvette Supply (and Corvette Central and ZIP etc) all sell them. This kind of question is answered there.
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