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Old May 10, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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OK....... can someone explain what actually should (and should not) function with this astro ventilation on an a/c car pleeeeeeeease.
1972, SB, A/C

(I guess ultimately I am wondering should I be getting a flow of air out of the vents with the sticks pulled out?............ which then in-theory would exit the rear deck vents...etc).


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Old May 10, 2006 | 02:56 PM
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A/c equipped vettes use block off plates over the rear vents. I think there is an "air" selection on your center console that opens the forward vents via vacuum control?
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roadster........ Possibly just using the "vent" selection just above heater will do it. (and thanks!). I guess I can always see what it takes to unblock it...........(unless its done already). because I dont detect a pressure build up inside with the windows open. (or I can just close the car up, put on the a/c and watch from outside.......put some light streamers on the vents to see if there is flow...etc

Hey............ thanks again!
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Originally Posted by kaamacat
(I guess ultimately I am wondering should I be getting a flow of air out of the vents with the sticks pulled out?............ which then in-theory would exit the rear deck vents...etc).
On A/C cars the AstroVent system was non-functional.

What "sticks" are you refering to????

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Old May 11, 2006 | 02:01 AM
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Tom,
I think kaamacat is referring to the chrome vent ball control ***** at the lower right and left corners of the dash.
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Can you tell me why A/C Cars have "AstroVentilation" on the side windows then?

Was this a bubba option (Part # BUBBA-0167) - or did the factory do this to my car?
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Originally Posted by 71_454_Green_Machine
Can you tell me why A/C Cars have "AstroVentilation" on the side windows then?

Was this a bubba option (Part # BUBBA-0167) - or did the factory do this to my car?
It was just a standard inscription on side window glass....ac, non/ac...it didn't matter.
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