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  1. vintage42

    vintage42 New Member

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    I have come into a 1979 Pontiac Catalina Safari wagon with the 403 cu. in. engine and 4-bbl carburetor. It has about 180,000 miles. I plan to clean the engine, detail the interior and buff out the paint. It has a minor rear fender dent to be repaired. Rust is beginning around the lower edges of the doors and fenders which is not worth repairing.

    I would like to know where to go in the forum for advice on the only serious problem -- the HVAC fan does not work. The car has automatic climate control with a vertical temperature dial and a single horizontal lever. The previous owner said he put a jumper wire on the unit, which worked for awhile and then shorted out.
     
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    HotRodRacer Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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  3. vintage42

    vintage42 New Member

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    Here's a photo.
    1979 Pontiac Catalina Safari.jpg
     
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    60Mercman Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to the forum Vintage42. Good luck with your findings. Lots of Pontiac folks on here. I’m sure they will be a great assist.
     
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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    Welcome aboard vintage42. Looks like a great wagon you have there. Good luck sorting out the fan problem.
     
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    fannie Well-Known Member

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    Looks great from here. I can't help with your problem but one of the clever people will be along. Thanks for sharing the picture.
    Welcome aboard.
     
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    Welcome to the forum from the pacific northwest! i believe theres someone on here that can help you once he sees your post..
     

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