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    72 smuggler's box - what is this tab for?

    I'm preparing to install an A/C unit in my 72 hot rod and removing this tab would help in that process...curious to know what its original purpose was, factory A/C or gas heater? Thank you.
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    Does he mean the tab with the hole?
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    Quote Originally Posted by steve shea View Post
    Does he mean the tab with the hole?
    guess so....if so it`s for the webasto vac-pump assembly i`d say...maybe it also has a A/C function

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    This is my 72’ T with AC
    Just as I suspected!
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    Quote Originally Posted by moito View Post
    guess so....if so it`s for the webasto vac-pump assembly i`d say...maybe it also has a A/C function
    Thank you, and yes, the tab with hole was my question...thank you all.

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    here is a picture of my 72 with AC. It does not have the tab.
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    Isn’t that it left of the smugglers box latch. It’s holding the under cowl barrier wall!
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    I think he is asking about this one. Which my '72 with factory A/C does not have either.

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    Mine doesn’t either! Sorry, I just realize what was what! Thanks Arne......
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