Rectangular opening on radio panel

[gwrba]

Hi,

I'm in the middle of a 79 Camaro restoration project and already have all the dash parts apart. When it came the moment to re-install i realized there's a rectangular section on the bottom of the lower radio panel which paid my attention.

This car came without A/C, so only heating /ventilation. What is supposed to go there ? Is there the ventilation outlet that goes to the center console, is there a map light ?

I looked at the exploded views, but it didn't give me any clue about what goes there yet.

I just attached a photo for clarity

Thanks!

 

[aviator2007]

I can look in a bit at mine and let you know if no one answers sooner. I think it’s too high up for the heater tube that comes off the control box.

 

[Twisted_Metal]

There is a flexible duct and plastic vent which mounts in that location.
This is what the plastic "vent" looks like.

 

[aviator2007]

That’s what I thought may go there

 

[Twisted_Metal]

Part # 64 in this diagram:

 

[Francesco]

GWRBA,Is that the original trim piece your working on?

 

[Francesco]

There is a flexible duct and plastic vent which mounts in that location.
This is what the plastic "vent" looks like.

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This duct goes in the inside of the panel I assume?

 

[Twisted_Metal]

Yes.
There's a screw under that part of the dash which mates with a clip on the vent.
If the console is in place, you will need a stubby screwdriver to install the screw.