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    Offline miketyler

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    Rear window defroster - worth adding on?
    « on: September 29, 2004 - 06:20:50 AM »
    I have seen a couple of units on Ebay and was wondering how well those work? Do these units just blow fresh air at the base of the back glass or what? I see the ducting and motor assembly, but I dont see a source of cool air or heat. Is there a small coil system built into the blower assembly? 
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    Re: Rear window defroster - worth adding on?
    « Reply #1 on: October 08, 2004 - 12:36:00 PM »
    Its a self contained unit with the heating element and a small blower.


    Never seen one used. you could add a rear air piece also, but it might not fit in the trunk. there very large from the Full size cars.
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    Re: Rear window defroster - worth adding on?
    « Reply #2 on: October 08, 2004 - 01:00:18 PM »
    I'm pretty sure that I still have a complete rear defrost unit in a box in the basement.  Took it off when I went 'tubbed'.  Mostly black plastic tubing, and a motor unit.  (and dust and cobwebs)

    Are these actually worth anything, nowadays??

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    Re: Rear window defroster - worth adding on?
    « Reply #3 on: October 10, 2004 - 09:42:20 PM »
    Here is one that I missed; included the blower assembly, duct, vent bezel and original 4-switch panel for the LH side dash.

     http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2490804913&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

    Let me know if you decide to sell it 
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    Re: Rear window defroster - worth adding on?
    « Reply #4 on: October 11, 2004 - 02:11:19 AM »
    I wouldn`t use it , it takes up the right rear speaker hole , you need a different switch panel with the extra switch & ho woften are you still going to drive these cars in the snow or cold
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    Re: Rear window defroster - worth adding on?
    « Reply #5 on: October 15, 2004 - 03:33:37 PM »
    I think it would be a nice option to have; I'm guessing that few would use it a lot but you never know. Also, though rare, there was an adapter kit made that allowed that option to coexist with dual 6x9's in the back. Ck it out:

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    Re: Rear window defroster - worth adding on?
    « Reply #6 on: October 16, 2004 - 01:05:58 AM »
    Yep, that's what we have in ours.

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    Re: Rear window defroster - worth adding on?
    « Reply #7 on: October 16, 2004 - 02:34:49 AM »
    see even I learn stuff , I have never seen that set up even in this cold climate
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    Re: Rear window defroster - worth adding on?
    « Reply #8 on: October 16, 2004 - 08:59:21 AM »
    Hmmm...I didn't know it was rare...just thought they all looked like that.  I learned something too.
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    Re: Rear window defroster - worth adding on?
    « Reply #9 on: October 16, 2004 - 02:07:53 PM »
    the ones I have seen sit in the spearker hole & have a vent in the middle of the rear deck panel
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    Re: Rear window defroster - worth adding on?
    « Reply #10 on: December 12, 2004 - 09:57:01 AM »
    yes, if anyone has the blower and 6x9 to a single 6x9 adapter, let me know. I already have the single standard adapter but would like to keep my dual 6x9's in back
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    Re: Rear window defroster - worth adding on?
    « Reply #11 on: December 27, 2004 - 10:01:49 PM »
    There was just one up on E-bay last week with the speaker extension housing.
    Wanted to get it for my '73, but was unsure if it was actually for a 'Cuda......DOH!  :banghead:
    The Ralley dash Im putting in has the defroster switch, so I need the unit I guess?
    There are several units up w/o the extention housing tho.
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    Re: Rear window defroster - worth adding on?
    « Reply #12 on: January 03, 2005 - 03:04:34 PM »
    yes, it looks like the speaker/vent combo adapters are getting quite pricey. The last couple I have seen closed at $200 or more
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