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Mike Culpepper · 09-05-2003, 09:44 AM

GMC67swb,
I'm guessin you aren't quite at this stage in the install yet, but something to think about. My V.A. system calls for you to remove the pass. side kick panel vent door and silicone in a block off "plate" they supply, in order to prevent hot air comming into the cab. I did this, but got to thinking later on that by doing this, it's going to be alot harder to get access to the area behind the kick panel in order to clean out the leaves and other gradoo that tends to accumulate there. I'm not quite sure what the "solution" to this would be, but maybey you could brainstorm a bit. Maybey some way of using a gasket or foam weatherstrip ans an extra sheet metal screw(s)???????? I guess installing a trash guard in the cowl area would minimize the need to clean the kick panel recess out. Anyway, I never thought about this when I was installing my system.
Also I would recommend you bench test the unit like the instructions call for.....I almost skipped this step thinking it unnecessary, but my dealer said he's had 2-3 units in the last 4-5 years that have had problems, and the time to find that out is BEFORE you install it. Like my grandpa said....a million to one odds don't mean anything if you're the one.
Mike

09-05-2003, 09:44 AM	#18
Mike Culpepper Red Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Llano... Texas Hill Country Posts: 448	GMC67swb, I'm guessin you aren't quite at this stage in the install yet, but something to think about. My V.A. system calls for you to remove the pass. side kick panel vent door and silicone in a block off "plate" they supply, in order to prevent hot air comming into the cab. I did this, but got to thinking later on that by doing this, it's going to be alot harder to get access to the area behind the kick panel in order to clean out the leaves and other gradoo that tends to accumulate there. I'm not quite sure what the "solution" to this would be, but maybey you could brainstorm a bit. Maybey some way of using a gasket or foam weatherstrip ans an extra sheet metal screw(s)???????? I guess installing a trash guard in the cowl area would minimize the need to clean the kick panel recess out. Anyway, I never thought about this when I was installing my system. Also I would recommend you bench test the unit like the instructions call for.....I almost skipped this step thinking it unnecessary, but my dealer said he's had 2-3 units in the last 4-5 years that have had problems, and the time to find that out is BEFORE you install it. Like my grandpa said....a million to one odds don't mean anything if you're the one. Mike __________________ '72 Cheyenne LWB 350/350 "The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time." - Catfish Hunter (commenting on why he was not able to pitch another perfect game).