Centre Vents
#1
Posted 25 March 2006 - 07:27 AM
I've got these ones.....
Just curious.....
#2
Posted 25 March 2006 - 08:21 AM
#3 _Leakey_
Posted 25 March 2006 - 09:15 AM
how many different escutcheon panels there are out there!!!'
That's about the 3rd different type I've seen!!! (where switches go)
really wierd considering the model's life.
The bottom one in the SLR looks like an aftermarket
centre vent/aircon unit. You can see it sticks out a fair
bit more past the steering wheel (in the photo) so there
is actually about an inch or so of 'flat' area sticking
out from the dash where the normal vents are.
Is it possibly UC or VB vent? I have seen the same thing
on quite a few Torries. I tried to rotate mine like a normal vent
but it stopped at about 30 degrees either way.
I reckon aftermarket.
Hopefully Kas will see this. She is interested in aircon atm.
#4
Posted 25 March 2006 - 09:43 AM
#5
Posted 25 March 2006 - 09:54 AM
Thanks fellas
#6
Posted 25 March 2006 - 09:57 AM
#7 _Leakey_
Posted 25 March 2006 - 10:51 AM
except mine will have black hatch console.
I reckon I have seen a third type escutcheon panel too.
It was an sl type, you know with the printed -=<{ }>=- thingy,
but was not the close together squares (with demister in centre one)
it was really spaced out rectangles, with about 10-15mm in between
each rectangle. [goes off an looks for a pic]
1/. As in pic with moulded recesses
2/. Just plain squares, not cut for switches
3/. Wierd one as described above
and the SL/Sunbird and SS variants I suppose colour wise, but
I was talking about physical plastic differences.
I'll shut up now.
PS - no wait! How does he turn his air con on?
Edited by Leakey, 25 March 2006 - 10:53 AM.
#8 _Leakey_
Posted 25 March 2006 - 10:54 AM
#9
Posted 25 March 2006 - 04:18 PM
The top picture is the Genuine GM P & A 'Accessory' A/Cond system. These are a custom fit underdash unit with a 'Holden' label on the control panel (hidden by the steering wheel).
These units are often mistakenenly called 'Factory Air' when they are actually 'Factory-Approved' dealer-fitted A/Cond, not to be confused with the Delco/Harrison fully-integratred unit which is fitted at the factory.
Dr Terry.
#10
Posted 25 March 2006 - 06:20 PM
As for the switch panels, I thought i had an early version here somewhere, but all could find was the later version in both SS and SL forms, but there were only 2 types made (4 if you count the colours)
#11
Posted 25 March 2006 - 06:42 PM
#12 _Leakey_
Posted 25 March 2006 - 07:41 PM
The 'one' you have shown is same type, just different screen print.
The secondtype had the area for the switches moulded in, looked like
it was easy to snap them out to put in a switch. I think that is pictured above.
The silver area is also one piece, no rectangles.
The third type had smaller rectangles, with big gaps between them.
As I said, a monaro part maybe?
Gonna find dem pics.
- Leakey
PS - dont suppose you would part with that radio panel?
#13
Posted 25 March 2006 - 07:50 PM
Edited by REDA9X, 25 March 2006 - 07:52 PM.
#14 _lx5008_
Posted 25 March 2006 - 09:31 PM
#15 _Leakey_
Posted 26 March 2006 - 07:53 AM
You mentioned a new air con unit? Can you give me a little more detail?
Probably interest a few people. (Kaz is looking at present)
I realise you said it was for an HQ.
Might be time to start a new thread!
I'm keen to investigate prices etc for re-conning my aircon.
Do you guys do that? ie. upgrade to newer gas type?
Could you call, pm or email me? 0404 109 943
I think you're NSW based? NO?
- Leakey
#16 _lx5008_
Posted 26 March 2006 - 08:36 AM
#17 _devilsadvocate_
Posted 26 March 2006 - 12:22 PM
#18
Posted 30 March 2006 - 03:18 PM
I have seen three types - all actual Torana parts (not from other models).
The original punch out type, the large area (no punch out type) and one with a raised rim like the punch out but no depression. I think that is how to describe them.
Might have to PM V6Hatch so he and hatchblack can line em all up and take a pic. Or you could call Simon and Al yourself. I'm sure they'd be happy to have you down to discuss Torana.
Grant..
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