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bergy

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1969 12 Bolt Vent Tube
« on: May 18, 2014, 06:59:24 PM »
This topic might be too far into the weeds, but is this the correct 1969 rear end vent tube?  I see them with green tops, black tops, etc.  This one appears as if it was all ivory or white color.

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Re: 1969 12 Bolt Vent Tube
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2014, 07:20:46 PM »
bergy,

I've never tried to 'read the writing on the top', but all the original vents I've seen are white/ivory in color...
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Re: 1969 12 Bolt Vent Tube
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2014, 09:52:16 PM »
My 67 12 bolts are ivory in color.

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Re: 1969 12 Bolt Vent Tube
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2014, 11:26:57 PM »
Not sure if they turned ivory over time but the corvette houses sell the exact vent tube but its white. Danco with the same lettering! Here is an example!


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Re: 1969 12 Bolt Vent Tube
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2014, 11:49:20 PM »
 I'd say the white sure turned ivory/yellow over time.

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Re: 1969 12 Bolt Vent Tube
« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2014, 01:26:27 AM »
I don't think there's any doubt that the 'new white' plastic turned yellow over time with age, heat, etc...
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Re: 1969 12 Bolt Vent Tube
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2014, 01:45:20 AM »
Thanks Chick!

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Re: 1969 12 Bolt Vent Tube
« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2014, 10:15:03 PM »
Not sure if they turned ivory over time but the corvette houses sell the exact vent tube but its white. Danco with the same lettering! Here is an example!


Chick, which Corvette vendor sells these vents (in all white as shown)?

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Re: 1969 12 Bolt Vent Tube
« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2014, 10:56:55 PM »
Lloyd,

Bair's Corvettes (http://www.bairs.com) sells them. I got mine at Carlisle from them a few weeks ago.....a bank busting $1.00! 😄

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Re: 1969 12 Bolt Vent Tube
« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2014, 12:31:15 AM »
Lloyd,

Bair's Corvettes (http://www.bairs.com) sells them. I got mine at Carlisle from them a few weeks ago.....a bank busting $1.00!

Bob

Bob, I have run across several sources for the vent tube however none that offer an all-white version. The version listed in Bair's Corvette catalogue is multi-color and not correct for our cars.  Did you purchase an all-white one from them?





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Re: 1969 12 Bolt Vent Tube
« Reply #10 on: May 28, 2014, 12:57:49 AM »
Lloyd,

Yes. It was the all white version and looks exactly like the one that Chick posted earlier. Perhaps their on-line catalog isn't up to date. I too, searched high and low for a long time to find the correct all white version and after stumbling across Bair's at Carlisle (and reading Chick's post) it was a no brainer to buy one. My rear still has the faded yellow vent tube but for a dollar I just couldn't pass it up.  ;D

You may want to give them a call. Ask for Brian...he's a real nice guy and I'm sure would be happy to help. Bair's riveted my upper ball joints about a year ago and do top notch quality work.

Let me know how you make out.

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Re: 1969 12 Bolt Vent Tube
« Reply #11 on: May 28, 2014, 01:29:19 AM »
Lloyd,

Yes. It was the all white version and looks exactly like the one that Chick posted earlier. Perhaps their on-line catalog isn't up to date. I too, searched high and low for a long time to find the correct all white version and after stumbling across Bair's at Carlisle (and reading Chick's post) it was a no brainer to buy one. My rear still has the faded yellow vent tube but for a dollar I just couldn't pass it up.  ;D

You may want to give them a call. Ask for Brian...he's a real nice guy and I'm sure would be happy to help. Bair's riveted my upper ball joints about a year ago and do top notch quality work.

Let me know how you make out.

Bob
For sure Bob, Brian is a chip off the ol' block as his Dad is a great guy to talk to as well. Gee, a buck! Paid a few more for mine!

Lloyd, I ordered mine with some other Corvette stuff from Eckler's. What is shown on the website is a white and black version but they for sure have them along with other suppliers in all white but you might want to verify with whoever you choose to order from.
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corvette-differential-housing-air-vent-1965-1982.html
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Re: 1969 12 Bolt Vent Tube
« Reply #12 on: May 28, 2014, 01:47:25 AM »
Concerning the Vent Tube-I thought or probably more correct to state I ASSUMED the vent tube was part of the rear differential assembly when painted. Or was it placed in after paint?
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Re: 1969 12 Bolt Vent Tube
« Reply #13 on: May 28, 2014, 11:50:56 PM »
Concerning the Vent Tube-I thought or probably more correct to state I ASSUMED the vent tube was part of the rear differential assembly when painted. Or was it placed in after paint?
Got my answer as JohnZ said they were installed after paint.
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Re: 1969 12 Bolt Vent Tube
« Reply #14 on: May 29, 2014, 04:28:49 PM »
I just ordered a few of them from Bair's - $2.75 each and shipping is realistic! sue beats NOS pricing
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