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Old 01-02-19, 03:52 PM
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What is this part from my 1979 SA?

Hi All,

The pictured part below was in a small box of other little misc parts that came with my recently purchased 1979 RX-7 Limited.

It's apx. 3.5" long x 3/8" wide.

Anyone know what it's for?

Thanks,
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It's not an RX-7 part that I know of.
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it attaches under the center console lid. stops it at 90 degrees when open.
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Originally Posted by rxtasy3
it attaches under the center console lid. stops it at 90 degrees when open.

I think the one in the picture is for the glove box lid. Same design as the center console lid, the glove box one is longer with a bigger radius. A rubber bumper slips on the forked end to dampen it at full open.
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Originally Posted by banzai
i think the one in the picture is for the glove box lid. Same design as the center console lid, the glove box one is longer with a bigger radius. A rubber bumper slips on the forked end to dampen it at full open.
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Originally Posted by Banzai
I think the one in the picture is for the glove box lid. Same design as the center console lid, the glove box one is longer with a bigger radius. A rubber bumper slips on the forked end to dampen it at full open.
THANKS FOR THE INFO! I'll check out the glove box. I know it's working okay, so it must be a spare part.





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