air vent on hood
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Racer
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From: West Point MS
air vent on hood
What is the little air vent on the hood with the selonoid hooked to it? I took my hood off for paint prep and the wire was still attached but the selonoid was broken from the mounting. What is this for and are there any parts for repair?
Le Mans Master
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'75s had cowl induction that drew air from the back of the hood. Do you have an air cleaner with a rubber seal around the top?
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Racer
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From: West Point MS
Le Mans Master
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It's been awhile since I've seen a '75 set-up, but I would think you could take 'em out or leave them in. It would be a little louder with them out..........
Melting Slicks
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From: Piedmont Va
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13,'19-'20
If your keeping the car inside and not driving in a lot of bad weather, I would just take it all off. Thats what i did. You get the cold air intake all the time not just at WOT and it's one less thing to break! 
Drifting
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From: Circleville Ohio
Vader Vette
I wanted as much air as I could get all the time so I took my door all the way out (it still works)I then hooked a red tail light to the wires so when I really get into it the red light comes on it looks cool (if your in the car).Take it out but keep the parts and put the screen back on.
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From: Newnan Ga.
where are the wires for the air induction? mine was disconnected when I got the car.The wires are in place at the pedal but at the hood there are no wires.should they be in wire harness down by headlights or what? I want mine working properly.
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