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questions on dash reassembly

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Subject: questions on dash reassembly
From: Tom Lofgren <tom.lofgren@stanfordalumni.org>
Date: Wed, 06 Mar 2002 16:09:24 -0800
Hi,

I am putting my dash back together on my '69 TR6 and I had two questions for
the list:

1.  I managed to misplace the rod that opens/closes the vent in front of the
windshield.  I bought a new one from one of the big 3, but I can't seem to
figure out how to get it to fit right so it works.  It is a straight rod with
a right angle bend in the last 3/4 inch or so.  The bend obviously goes into
the vent panel hinge, but the geometry of the firewall doesn't seem to be
compatible with a straight rod.  Questions:
   - is the rod supposed to be straight (other than the bend at the end)?
   - does the bent end of the rod at the vent panel point towards the driver
side or the passenger side?
   - is it supposed to be hard to open and close the vent?

2.  I took the dash "eyeball" air vents apart to paint the outer rings.  When
I put them back together, it is really hard to adjust the eyeball direction. 
I was thinking I should somehow lubricate the felt strips that hold the
eyeballs in place.  What should I use?

Thanks in advance,
Tom
'69 TR6 CC25230


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