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Ginger 69 Camaro

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69 Camaro dash vents
« on: August 01, 2022, 10:55:21 PM »
I have a 69 Camaro.  She was born a 6 cylinder.  She only has 1 side vent on the dash(drivers side).  I have never seen any other Camaro with just 1 side dash vent.  Does anyone know why this is?

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Re: 69 Camaro dash vents
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2022, 11:13:23 PM »
Only if someone removed it. Post a picture of the passenger side of the dash.

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Re: 69 Camaro dash vents
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2022, 11:34:51 PM »
Not the best pics

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Re: 69 Camaro dash vents
« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2022, 11:44:35 PM »
I'm going to guess that a prior owner filled it in. Look up under the dash and see if the duct work is still there.

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Re: 69 Camaro dash vents
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2022, 12:43:46 AM »
This is a long shot - but maybe the dash was replaced with a later Nova / Omega / Ventura / Buick variant - model dash panel.   ????

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Re: 69 Camaro dash vents
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2022, 12:49:50 AM »
Can you post some pictures of the entire dash? 

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Re: 69 Camaro dash vents
« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2022, 01:02:52 AM »
Bill and I have been discussing this and his first thought is that a partial "dashectomy" (my words, not his) may have been performed. Yes, can you post a picture of the entire dash and especially the grille?

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Re: 69 Camaro dash vents
« Reply #7 on: August 02, 2022, 10:42:36 PM »
…can you post a picture of the entire dash and especially the grille?

When Ed says grille, he means radio opening on top center of dash, to clarify. Thought an FYI was warranted.
Ed- someday, I would like the whole book of “Ed-isms”. You, undoubtably, will contribute to Merriam-Webster’s list of new words. Lol.
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1967 302 4 spd 5.13

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Re: 69 Camaro dash vents
« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2022, 01:43:05 AM »
Clarification: radio SPEAKER grille. Thanks D. Cook
Bentley to friends :1969 SS/RS 396 owned 79
1969 SS 350 (sold)
1969 D.H.COPO replica 4spd. owned since 85
1967 302 4 spd 5.13