'72 Outside air duct

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   Does anyone have a picture or diagram of the driver side outside air duct.  The cable on mine is frozen and I would like to pull it down and get it working.  I would like to know where all of the mounting screws are so that I am spending minimum time under the dash.  Not easy being old!

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jglover Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 05-June-2024 Location: California Status: Offline Points: 53	Post Options Post Reply Quote jglover Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: '72 Outside air duct Posted: 28-November-2025 at 7:57AM
	Does anyone have a picture or diagram of the driver side outside air duct. The cable on mine is frozen and I would like to pull it down and get it working. I would like to know where all of the mounting screws are so that I am spending minimum time under the dash. Not easy being old!

1973gts Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 05-March-2018 Location: Grand Rapids Mi Status: Offline Points: 720	Post Options Post Reply Quote 1973gts Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28-November-2025 at 2:09PM
	I have a 73 but I believe it's the same as the 72. I have two pics that will hopefully assist you. The vent cable handle is mounted to the underside of the dash with I believe 2 screws. Second photo shows the cable as it runs just to the side and above the fuse box where it attaches to a metal bracket with not sure if one or two bolts. The cable end then attaches to the vent lever but I can't quite remember what secures it. Hope this helps.
	Dave - 1973 GTS N code

1973gts Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 05-March-2018 Location: Grand Rapids Mi Status: Offline Points: 720	Post Options Post Reply Quote 1973gts Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28-November-2025 at 2:19PM
	There is an NOS cable on Ebay with a pic that shows the end of the cable. I believe the cable end just slides onto the vent lever and a cap slides onto the end of the vent lever.
	Dave - 1973 GTS N code

72FordGTS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group GTS.org Admin Joined: 06-September-2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Status: Offline Points: 6780	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72FordGTS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29-November-2025 at 2:36AM
	Let me know if you want me to try and dig up the factory diagrams or not.
	Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin

jglover Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 05-June-2024 Location: California Status: Offline Points: 53	Post Options Post Reply Quote jglover Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30-November-2025 at 5:14AM
	This is exactly what I needed. Thank you.

1973gts Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 05-March-2018 Location: Grand Rapids Mi Status: Offline Points: 720	Post Options Post Reply Quote 1973gts Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30-November-2025 at 6:38AM

	Dave - 1973 GTS N code

jglover Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 05-June-2024 Location: California Status: Offline Points: 53	Post Options Post Reply Quote jglover Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17-December-2025 at 2:41AM
	The square end that hold the handle was bent. A little hammer work and some WD40 and it work fine. Thank you again.

1973gts Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 05-March-2018 Location: Grand Rapids Mi Status: Offline Points: 720	Post Options Post Reply Quote 1973gts Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17-December-2025 at 2:44AM

	Dave - 1973 GTS N code