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Oct 24, 2017 | 10:39 PM

Fert

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floor vent

I honestly dont know the real name for it, but the vent that you manually operated close to the emergency brake release. it let outside air in the cab.

what year was the last year this was available?
does the plate just need to be knocked out and find some trim pieces to install and make it work?

thanks for the info?

Fert

Oct 25, 2017 | 09:00 AM

TexasGuy001

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I am a fan of the under dash fresh air vents on vintage vehicles, and really wish our trucks had it. I believe the last year was some time around 1982. I know the 1985 we had didn't have them. The problem with adding them would be the hood release, since the kick panels are different. Otherwise, I would have already done this to both my truck.

Oct 25, 2017 | 11:42 AM

mrollings53

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They're probably not necessary because the heater has a floor vent position.

Oct 27, 2017 | 12:49 PM

Diesel_Brad

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1986 was the last year for the kick panel vents. If you truck had A/C they did Not have them

Oct 30, 2017 | 08:07 PM

Workingstiff

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mrollings53

They're probably not necessary because the heater has a floor vent position.

I miss the old school vents. Not to offend anyone, we always called them "crotch coolers"

Oct 31, 2017 | 07:12 PM

Fert

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Workingstiff

I miss the old school vents. Not to offend anyone, we always called them "crotch coolers"

the best part was from spring to fall the floor never ever had dust or dirt on it. 60 mph with those open and the vent windows open, and the rear window slid open..... pure A/C....

Fert

Oct 31, 2017 | 07:44 PM

Workingstiff

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Originally Posted by Fert

the best part was from spring to fall the floor never ever had dust or dirt on it. 60 mph with those open and the vent windows open, and the rear window slid open..... pure A/C....

Fert

Remember, opening the vent for the first time on the hottest day of spring, WHOOSH dust storm for a 1/4mile,lol