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Old May 31, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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Hey guys, its been way too long since i ripped apart this car....Couple quick questions



I know the top box is the ac/heat controls... where can i get a whole new unit?

The other boxes i dont even remember what was there. I need whatever it was though.

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On my 73 these lenses are, the larger one on the left side is the fasten seat belts. The small square one on the top right side is the door ajar and the square one on the bottom right side is the head lamps. The large hole on top is for the AC vents and the windshield wiper and washer controls.

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Old May 31, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Jc3vette
On my 73 these lenses are, the larger one on the left side is the fasten seat belts. The small square one on the top right side is the door ajar and the square one on the bottom right side is the head lamps. The large hole on top is for the AC vents and the windshield wiper and washer controls.
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Old May 31, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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It might depend on the year Vette as to what lenses were there.
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Old May 31, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by PolishMike
Hey guys, its been way too long since i ripped apart this car....Couple quick questions



I know the top box is the ac/heat controls... where can i get a whole new unit?

The other boxes i dont even remember what was there. I need whatever it was though.

Thanks guys
I think the top box is the wiper switch and the A/C controls are in the center console just ahead of the PB lever. At least that's how it is on my 71'
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Old May 31, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Jc3vette
On my 73 these lenses are, the larger one on the left side is the fasten seat belts. The small square one on the top right side is the door ajar and the square one on the bottom right side is the head lamps. The large hole on top is for the AC vents and the windshield wiper and washer controls.
thanks, thats what i meant...

Where can i get them all?
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Old May 31, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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the top box, is where the wiper switch goes, and it has two heater vents
If its like mine.

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Try checking Ebay or maybe post this on parts for sale / wanted form. Or contact Gary at.

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I have done Business with Gary and recommend him. Great prices, quick service.
I don’t know if he has what you are looking but give him a call. If he has it, it will be used but OEM.

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Old May 31, 2007 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mal2000
the top box, is where the wiper switch goes, and it has two heater vents
If its like mine.

!976
the one i have out of my car looks a lot like that one, im looking for a new one.

Originally Posted by Jc3vette
Try checking Ebay or maybe post this on parts for sale / wanted form. Or contact Gary at.

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I don’t know if he has what you are looking but give him a call. If he has it, it will be used but OEM.
ive purchased a few things from him as well. Perfect service, unfortunately im looking for something that looks new
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Originally Posted by mal2000
the top box, is where the wiper switch goes, and it has two heater vents
If its like mine.

!976
Vents are only there on cars with factory air conditioning. Non-AC cars get a blockoff plate that says "Corvette' and small air outlet at the bottom of the plate.
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by SteveG75
Vents are only there on cars with factory air conditioning. Non-AC cars get a blockoff plate that says "Corvette' and small air outlet at the bottom of the plate.
yah mine had AC, im lookin for a new one of these
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Originally Posted by PolishMike
yah mine had AC, im lookin for a new one of these
There's one that appears on fleabay from time to time for $189 buy it now and $179 starting bid. I've never seen anyone bid on it.

Here is the item # 260123397520

Not new but looks it.

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AC


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Smaller holes on the left holds the seat belt warning button and tell tale. Right side has door ajar and wiper override.

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EasyMike, my '72 is different from what you have. Mine matches Jc3Vette's.
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by CCrane72
EasyMike, my '72 is different from what you have. Mine matches Jc3Vette's.
My 71 has the control without the lighted letters, my 75 has the lighted letters, its going to depend on the year of the car. I wanted a nice one in my 71 as well, I just ended up re-chroming and painting mine. It was a hell of a lot less than $180, and it looks great!
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Check the parts for sale section here and post a WTB "want to buy". I gave my lenses to someone last year who did that.

Also do a Search for Corvette junkyard. You can sometimes get a really good price from them.

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