Air vent cables
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Safety Car
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From: Algonac Michigan
Air vent cables
I have a '69 W/O Air.
I'm installing the cables that go from the console to the fresh air doors.
Does someone have a pic showing where and how the cables are mounted at the heater control?
I believe they are mounted to the front console support but I don't know which hole is used or how they are positioned. I looked in my AIM, but the pic is fuzzy and vague.
Thank you in advance.
I'm installing the cables that go from the console to the fresh air doors.
Does someone have a pic showing where and how the cables are mounted at the heater control?
I believe they are mounted to the front console support but I don't know which hole is used or how they are positioned. I looked in my AIM, but the pic is fuzzy and vague.
Thank you in advance.
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi sv,
I'm not sure just what you're asking.... the 2 cables from the fresh air doors connect to the 2 levers on the front corners of the shifter console.
The heater control wheel cables connect to: one, the heat/ cold door in the heater box; and two, the floor/defroster door in the heater box.
Hope this helps!
Regards,
Alan
I'm not sure just what you're asking.... the 2 cables from the fresh air doors connect to the 2 levers on the front corners of the shifter console.
The heater control wheel cables connect to: one, the heat/ cold door in the heater box; and two, the floor/defroster door in the heater box.
Hope this helps!
Regards,
Alan
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From: Algonac Michigan
I'm sorry I was not more clear.
Where the cable mounts at the air door, the black sheath(cable housing) has a plastic tab that accepts a single screw to secure it behind the kick panel. Now at the other end, where the wire cable,in the sheath, attach's to the lever, there is another tab with a single hole for a screw and I am trying to find out where this second tab attach's to.
I believe these tabs attach to the consoles front support but they are quite stiff(the cables) and I want to orient them properly so there is no binding.
Thank you for your time!
Mark
Where the cable mounts at the air door, the black sheath(cable housing) has a plastic tab that accepts a single screw to secure it behind the kick panel. Now at the other end, where the wire cable,in the sheath, attach's to the lever, there is another tab with a single hole for a screw and I am trying to find out where this second tab attach's to.
I believe these tabs attach to the consoles front support but they are quite stiff(the cables) and I want to orient them properly so there is no binding.
Thank you for your time!
Mark
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi Mark,
You're right... those cables are VERY stiff.
The clearest drawing I can find is the one in the Corvette Central catalogue. It's in the heater section. It shows the vent cables and the heater control cables. If you don't have their catalogue their site could well have the same drawing.
Regards,
Alan
You're right... those cables are VERY stiff.
The clearest drawing I can find is the one in the Corvette Central catalogue. It's in the heater section. It shows the vent cables and the heater control cables. If you don't have their catalogue their site could well have the same drawing.
Regards,
Alan
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From: Monroe Washington
I have a '69 W/O Air.
I'm installing the cables that go from the console to the fresh air doors.
Does someone have a pic showing where and how the cables are mounted at the heater control?
I believe they are mounted to the front console support but I don't know which hole is used or how they are positioned. I looked in my AIM, but the pic is fuzzy and vague.
Thank you in advance.
I'm installing the cables that go from the console to the fresh air doors.
Does someone have a pic showing where and how the cables are mounted at the heater control?
I believe they are mounted to the front console support but I don't know which hole is used or how they are positioned. I looked in my AIM, but the pic is fuzzy and vague.
Thank you in advance.
I am putting my vette back together slowly. I believe they are mounted to the console with a sheet metal screw. In the AIM sec 1
E10. Here is a photo showing how I am going to mount the cables.
Ron
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From: Algonac Michigan
Thanks for your replys, guys.
These are really tough to manipulate!
I guess I'll have to put my "Monkey Fingers" to work.
I really don't like this kind of dash work, but ya' gotta' do what ya' gotta' do!
These are really tough to manipulate!
I guess I'll have to put my "Monkey Fingers" to work.
I really don't like this kind of dash work, but ya' gotta' do what ya' gotta' do!
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Safety Car
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From: Algonac Michigan
I agree. I didn't think anyone would have that pic. This place is a great for things like that.
I assume that the connections at the console are made first and then at the air doors?
I assume that the connections at the console are made first and then at the air doors?
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From: Monroe Washington
sly vette,
That's correct, you might even have to raise the console and take the cover plate off the top. One of the screws is under the air valve. If you still have the orginal console I believe they are machine screws.
good luck
Ron
That's correct, you might even have to raise the console and take the cover plate off the top. One of the screws is under the air valve. If you still have the orginal console I believe they are machine screws.
good luck
Ron
Racer
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From: Virginia Beach VA
Thread resurrection - Cable Length
As I'm getting everything back together my vents aren't worki quite right. Are these cables different lengths? Or are they the same length for each side. Thank you.
Racer
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From: Virginia Beach VA
Well that turned into an easy fix.. these things are adjustable... who knew. If any one else comes across this thread the plastic sleeve in the middle of the cable serves a purpose (I suppose it's obvious)... you rotate it to shorten and lengthen the cable as appropriate... first thing on this car that has been easy...
