[Console black circle - 1974 Avanti II]

New to me 1974 still discovering things about her!  I have figured out most of the switches and some minor wiring items to work on, but there is a small plastic circle  on the front of the console below the a/c vents and above the lever controls. Just above the defroster center lever.  Does anyone know the purpose?  Maybe a sensor for the a/c ? 

I have seen it in a couple of other Avantii II pictures but not on the earlier Stude versions with round a/c vents. 

Just wondering?

 

[New to me 1974 Avanti II in Ellijay GA]

Interesting, maybe I should go by Charles, my first name!  Ha!  

Or better yet, StingrayHawaii my usual handle on my Corvette forums! 

Glad to be part of the community!!

 

[New to me 1974 Avanti II in Ellijay GA]

Recently picked up a nice 74 Avanti II with very nice restore/ update done by Dion Sanders in Florence Al.  RQB 2092

Nice paint, replacement engine and transmission with a TBI 350 and 700r4 transmission.  New tires, radiator upgrade, ac restore, new/ recent paint, good chrome.  May need to replace windshield eventually. Replaced a door latch to solve a stubborn door closure.

Have already started the removal of the cow catcher and tweaking a few things.  Runs good, drives good, ac and gauges all work, new tires and overall excellent original interior. Tweaking lights and going over everything, but so far it is a very nice restoration and mechanical upgrade job by Dion.

Always wanted an Avanti and this one fits the bill for my needs.  Plan to keep it mostly stock with stock with some mild retro mods to make it more efficient and comfortable.

Very proud to be an Avanti owner and member of the Avanti community’s!

 

Gary Johnson

770 630-7375

[Door panel]

This is similar or the same as the gm clips that they use on Corvettes and other gm cars.  If the tool doesn’t seem to work, you can locate the top of the clip and use a paint can opener or a “J” bent strong wire to snag the top of the clip and pull it off!  Be careful to not jerk or pull out hard or it will fly and you may never find it!  This works as well as the tool because the clip often is installed 180 degrees and the tool is working on the wrong side of the clip.  

Used this approach for years on Corvettes, and recently on my 1974 Avanti door handle.