Is this a Late '73-77 LH Lower A/C Duct? Pics

[Mark H.]

I noticed my '71 had no foot diverter vent on the L/H side A/C duct under the steering column. I removed it and took these pictures.

I think it's a late '73-77 part that I believe were identical but without the diverter vent. Anyone know for sure?

Mark

[Reba W.]

Re: Is this a Late '73-77 LH Lower A/C Duct? Pics

It looks like the one I put in my 1972, Mark. It was missing also when I bought the car. When you add it, you will see why so many are missing.

[Mark H.]

Re: Is this a Late '73-77 LH Lower A/C Duct? Pics

Reba,
This one was in the '71 when I bought the car in 2007. Fits perfectly but doesn't even have the hole for the diverter.
I've had it out before for my Kenwood/Polk install, so I know it's a PITA to do.
I just want to know if it's off a late '73-77 car so I know what to do with it after I install the correct duct with the foot well diverter.
I just spent the last 2 hrs under the dash while it's out - putting all the harnesses in their proper clips and what not.
Mark

[Reba W.]

Re: Is this a Late '73-77 LH Lower A/C Duct? Pics

Working under the dash in those cars is lots of fun, isn't it? My hands are small and I still have trouble.

[Mark H.]

Re: Is this a Late '73-77 LH Lower A/C Duct? Pics

Okay. I've confirmed by looking at a '74 AC car and photos of sale ducts that this duct is original and for late '73-77. Don't know why they deleted the footwell diverter on later cars.

[Robert R.]

Re: Is this a Late '73-77 LH Lower A/C Duct? Pics

Starting in 1974 there is a rectangular vent in the dash pad just below the Tach.
That could be the reason for eliminating the round diverter vent in the duct.