Chrome Vent Above Door Window.

[Lipster]

Anyone know purpose of the small hole (with screen) above the window of both doors?

 

[rotus8]

It is just that, a vent. If everything is closed up, it's pretty tight, it can be hard to close the door.

 

[Lipster]

So it is an ear drum rupture safety valve?

 

[skissinger]

yes, ear drum type. It’s not enough for ventilation, just enough so that the door can close. From what I remember, without that, they are built so nice and air tight that it was difficult to actually close the door!

 

[Tour 931]

This thread reminds me of my 1961 VW bug I had in the 70’s. If all the windows were up it was almost impossible to close the door because it was so airtight.