Hot Legs

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Jul 29, 2003 | 11:45 AM

Blackened 79

Thread Starter

Instructor

Joined: May 2002

Posts: 192

Likes: 0

Hot Legs

What's the deal with the vents BEHIND the kick panels ? Not the regular heater/ac vents, but the things that open and close interemittentlyand let in hot air. How can these be made to not open and roast the interior ?
:mad :confused:

Jul 29, 2003 | 11:48 AM

77Dream

Drifting

Joined: Dec 2002

Posts: 1,426

Likes: 1

From: San Diego, CA Website: ChrisMitchell.us

Re: Hot Legs (Troublemaker 71)

hmmm, mine dont do that. Must be a rare 71 option. :D

Jul 29, 2003 | 11:53 AM

SAC

Instructor

Joined: May 2003

Posts: 134

Likes: 0

From: Edwards CA

Re: Hot Legs (Troublemaker 71)

There are two levers in your center counsel that open and close these vents via cables. The vents recieve air from the cowl and really blow air when you are hauling azz. If the levers don't open and close either the cable is broke or you need to adjust the cable. They should not get hot air at all or somethings wrong.

Jul 29, 2003 | 12:01 PM

Blackened 79

Thread Starter

Instructor

Joined: May 2002

Posts: 192

Likes: 0

Re: Hot Legs (SAC)

I don't have those levers. It's an a/c car...my 'other' C3, the '79 is too...that one is much worse than the 71.

Jul 29, 2003 | 12:04 PM

mayberg

Burning Brakes

Joined: Nov 2001

Posts: 1,191

Likes: 1

Re: Hot Legs (Troublemaker 71)

I was hoping to see some pictures. Darn!

You might check out vettefixr's posts on solving the cabin heat problem by going through this opening. I fixed mine and it's like night and day. I'm even thinking about hooking up my heater core again.

Jul 29, 2003 | 12:14 PM

1971Ultra

Racer

Joined: Jan 2003

Posts: 339

Likes: 0

From: Ann Arbor MI

Re: Hot Legs (mayberg)

Here are vettfixr's posts for cabin heat.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=362830
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=568648

You can even contact vettfixr. He is very helpful Here's his webpage
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/vettfixr/

Jul 29, 2003 | 12:28 PM

NHvette

Le Mans Master

Joined: Jun 2002

Posts: 8,339

Likes: 24

From: I can walk to MA

Re: Hot Legs (Troublemaker 71)

Here is my take on the 'fresh air' vents:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=575723

:seeya

Jul 29, 2003 | 04:25 PM

SAC

Instructor

Joined: May 2003

Posts: 134

Likes: 0

From: Edwards CA

Re: Hot Legs (NHvette)

Wow, I must be really lucky with my vents. I love them. I get great airflow at my feet at speed and its no hotter than the outside air. My seals inside must still be good.