Rear vents 69 conv.

[Tom S.]

I am getting ready to put new carpet in my 69 Conv. there are 2 vents in the back under the convertible deck.How do they operate? What color should they be painted? I have looked in my judging maual in the interior section and I don't see any referance to these vents or color. Mine are black now and don't seem to have been painted. There seems to be a cable or a lever that should fasten on the right hand side one, but I have nothing there. I would like to correct what ever needs to be done while I am working back in that area anyway.Thanks in advance for the help.

Tom

[Joe L.]

Re: Rear vents 69 conv.

Tom-----

The vents that you are referring to are the "Astro-Ventillation" rear vents. The "doors" were originally painted semi-gloss black and there was a foam rubber seal. The "doors" were actuated by a vacuum actuator located on the passenger side and controlled by vacuum signal from the console heater control unit.

All of the parts for this system, including the actuator, are long-since GM-discontinued. Dr. Rebuild has available some of the "soft" parts in reproduction. I don't think that he has any of the actuators, although he MAY be able to fix you up with one that will be functional, if not exactly "correct".

[Pat K.]

Re: Rear vents 69 conv.

Joe,

Coincidentally, I'm replacing the carpet in my '69 conv. too. I didn't give this a second thought until now. I see the foam rubber seal that you refer to, and each "door" is held in place by three screws. How do they operate if they're screwed in?

Pat

[Joe L.]

Re: Rear vents 69 conv.

Pat-----

I believe that the vents were non-functional on C-60-equipped cars, although I didn't realize that this was accomplished with screws. It makes sense, though.

[Pat K.]

Re: Rear vents 69 conv.

Mine is C-60 equipped so I'm not going to worry about it, thanks!

[Tom S.]

Re: Rear vents 69 conv.

Joe
Thanks for the help. I will try Dr. Rebuild and see what he has available. If no luck I will leave both open, you can't get tooo much air through one of these cars in Florida in the summer time. Thanks again.

Tom

[Klaus Friedrich #33362]

Re: Rear vents 69 conv.

Hi Tom,

I own a 69 convertible with C60 option. The rear vents under the carpet are closed with sheet metal plates which are painted semi-gloss black. No actuator or other parts are there.

Hope it helps

Klaus #33362
Germany