Heater Control Overhaul - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jhwkns · 11-13-2005, 09:05 PM

I rebuilt it using the kit from Old Air Products. A little overpriced IMO, but the results are great.

matthufham · 11-13-2005, 09:13 PM

did you just clean the housing? it looks great, but the sticker looks scratchy, maybe dusty?

jhwkns · 11-13-2005, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by matthufham

did you just clean the housing? it looks great, but the sticker looks scratchy, maybe dusty?

Thanks..I repainted the inside which is normally painted from the factory. The chrome on the lip is a little pitted, but it was the best of the two old busted up controls I had laying around. The rest of what you see is just dust. I've got it installed in the truck, and it looks fine...

**68350** · 11-13-2005, 10:58 PM

How much did that run?

jhwkns · 11-13-2005, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 68350

How much did that run?

thirty bucks locally... I guess that's not too bad when you compare it to the price of a new or remanufactured control..

ACES · 11-14-2005, 04:21 AM

Are the levers metal or plastic?

Tx Firefighter · 11-14-2005, 06:03 AM

They're metal and guaranteed to never break, unlike the originals.

Lippyp · 11-14-2005, 06:11 AM

This was one of the first jobs I did when I bought my truck as all the levers were broken and cables snapped, was a great investment of time to have working heating/defroster.

ACES · 11-14-2005, 07:48 AM

I'm trying to find metal levers for my Original AC/Heater. I can't find anywhere that has AC/Heater levers that are metal. If anyone knows of any let me know.

jhwkns · 11-14-2005, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ACES

I'm trying to find metal levers for my Original AC/Heater. I can't find anywhere that has AC/Heater levers that are metal. If anyone knows of any let me know.

I'm pretty sure they're available. Try calling Old Air Products..

71-longbed · 11-14-2005, 01:39 PM

i used the same kit .. got it from gmc paul .. the levers are gaurenteed for life ...the chrome knobs are alittle bit bigger than stock .. but it still looks good

11-13-2005, 09:05 PM	#1
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Heater Control Overhaul I rebuilt it using the kit from Old Air Products. A little overpriced IMO, but the results are great. Attached Images __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

11-13-2005, 09:13 PM	#2
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Heater Control Overhaul did you just clean the housing? it looks great, but the sticker looks scratchy, maybe dusty? Last edited by matthufham; 11-13-2005 at 09:14 PM.

11-13-2005, 10:58 PM	#4
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Heater Control Overhaul How much did that run? __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

11-14-2005, 04:21 AM	#6
ACES Life is a gamble Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 796	Re: Heater Control Overhaul Are the levers metal or plastic? __________________ 1970 Orange CST C-10 w/350, posi, Longbed The torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend or by fiend, by prayer or by wine. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

11-14-2005, 06:03 AM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Heater Control Overhaul They're metal and guaranteed to never break, unlike the originals. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-14-2005, 06:11 AM	#8
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: Heater Control Overhaul This was one of the first jobs I did when I bought my truck as all the levers were broken and cables snapped, was a great investment of time to have working heating/defroster. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

11-14-2005, 07:48 AM	#9
ACES Life is a gamble Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 796	Re: Heater Control Overhaul I'm trying to find metal levers for my Original AC/Heater. I can't find anywhere that has AC/Heater levers that are metal. If anyone knows of any let me know. __________________ 1970 Orange CST C-10 w/350, posi, Longbed The torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend or by fiend, by prayer or by wine. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

11-14-2005, 01:39 PM	#11
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	Re: Heater Control Overhaul i used the same kit .. got it from gmc paul .. the levers are gaurenteed for life ...the chrome knobs are alittle bit bigger than stock .. but it still looks good __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

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