When the original owner purchased my 73 he had the dealership install AC and then decided it took too much power and removed the compressor. When they installed the unit under the dash it required relocating the cowl vent knob, which they did by simply moving the bracket 6" to the left and brazing a dog leg on the shaft. This didn't work and was disconnected long ago.
I decided since I wasn't going to use the AC I'd remove the under-dash unit, which would allow me to fix the cowl vent rod and regain a functioning vent. However now that the AC is out and I'm looking at the rod I realize just how butchered this thing is. I have also learned that the cowl vent control rod is one of those 73 only parts.
Does anyone have a 73 rod that they could take measurements off of? I would like to replicate it as close as possible. Also what attaches the rod to the lever under the dash? A push nut and washer? I have the factory end just not sure what held it in the hole.
I decided since I wasn't going to use the AC I'd remove the under-dash unit, which would allow me to fix the cowl vent rod and regain a functioning vent. However now that the AC is out and I'm looking at the rod I realize just how butchered this thing is. I have also learned that the cowl vent control rod is one of those 73 only parts.
Does anyone have a 73 rod that they could take measurements off of? I would like to replicate it as close as possible. Also what attaches the rod to the lever under the dash? A push nut and washer? I have the factory end just not sure what held it in the hole.