Kick Panel Vents - an idea whose time has passed? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

timcos · 03-21-2007, 06:35 PM

OK...why do we have kick vents?

I am thinking of welding the top of mine shut (below cowl), covering the place where they are penetrating the cab (opening with door by your feet) and then putting speakers in that boxy type of area.

It would be sealed form the elements (leaves rain etc)

I rarely open mine. I use the vents in the winter and summer and run the A/C in the winter...

I have stock A/C....and I know that the passenger vent is supposed to open when the A/C is on to bring fresh air in.

Am I way off on this one?

What think ye?

Tx Firefighter · 03-21-2007, 06:39 PM

I use mine about 9 months a year here. They work great to direct a cool breeze up the legs of my shorts.

71chevylowrider · 03-21-2007, 06:55 PM

I agree! I use mine alot, (I don't have air conditioning) I like that the vents bring in freah air up high, & the kick panel vents let in fresh air without having the window down & blowing on your face or the noise assoiciated with it.

darcane · 03-21-2007, 07:04 PM

I think the primary use for them is to collect leaves and other debris to promote rust in your cab.

*sigh* I need to do something about that before too long.

Actually, it does get a good breeze going through the cab, especially with the sliding rear window.

70gmcjimmy · 03-21-2007, 07:14 PM

I use mine alot. My trucks are non a/c, hopefully someday tho---, and they never spent any long periods of time sitting under trees, so no rust so far in that area.
Any way if that will work best for your purposes, do it man! Nobody is gonna
throw you out of the forums(I think?).

Later---DAC

chevyboy55 · 03-21-2007, 07:16 PM

I love kick vents!

herb101 · 03-21-2007, 07:24 PM

Mine are open 24/7 - If your's don't do it for you, do what does.

I would pressure cook with them sealed up, now that I have a nice heat absorptive black top on.

Herb

Dave67 · 03-21-2007, 07:33 PM

I read an article years ago, (CCT, I think) where the owner used the space to install a power antenna.
God, I wish I had AC

Wootdog · 03-21-2007, 07:54 PM

No AC in either truck. I enjoy opening them myself. Alot of good clean air. Kerry

**LEEVON** · 03-21-2007, 09:12 PM

Been there, done that. Major pain. Always wished I would have just put them in the door with a sealed backbox.

*Shane* · 03-21-2007, 09:23 PM

the leaves aren't getting in there from the kick vents ... they are getting there from the cowl ... once you weld them up how are you gonna clean them out?

Joe67 · 03-22-2007, 03:00 PM

I used to use mine when mine was road-worthy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

the leaves aren't getting in there from the kick vents ... they are getting there from the cowl ... once you weld them up how are you gonna clean them out?

I was going to ask the same question. Unless you seal off your cowl area, you are asking for trouble down the road.

Longhorn Man · 03-21-2007, 10:14 PM

I love them... but I wish they'd bring back wing vents too.

dirtball · 03-21-2007, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I love them... but I wish they'd bring back wing vents too.

What he said.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 03-21-2007, 10:53 PM

i love having the kick vents and the wing window vents

glock35ipsc · 03-21-2007, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtball

What he said.

DANG Bret, just caught your avatar........got a new love in your life?

Pyrotechnic · 03-22-2007, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtball

What he said.

That avatar just scared the hell out of me.

blue 71 · 03-22-2007, 01:05 AM

Hey miamigrant nice looking avatar

timcos · 03-22-2007, 12:09 AM

So it seems that if I eliminated my vents...I may regret it.

I think I will stick with them.

spdrcr29 · 03-22-2007, 12:27 AM

I have an A/C truck, but I love my driver side vent and I've always used kick vents and wing windows over A/C (Unless its REALLY hot or the woman is with me). Then again, I prolly use them more because I'm a smoker (I'm a joker, I'm a midnight toker.... I play my music in the sun......) PLuz I fart alot and fresh air is a welcome addition.

poff · 03-22-2007, 11:22 AM

I use mine all the time. I wish someone made good replacement gaskets. The ones I got barely lasted a few months. I agree that if you seal them up that the leaves will probably get stuck in the cowl and really make some rust.

**72afr** · 03-22-2007, 02:52 PM

i have to leave mine, otherwise my door wont close all the way without from brute force cuz the cab is pretty sealed

glock35ipsc · 03-22-2007, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72afr

i have to leave mine, otherwise my door wont close all the way without from brute force cuz the cab is pretty sealed

Doesn't the 72's have a vent in the door jams just for that reason?

jimmydean · 03-22-2007, 03:27 PM

I use my driver side a lot. My wife opened the passenger side once and the cab filled with pine needles. I don't know if the vent had ever been opened. It took an hour to vacuum out the cab after that.

Joe67 · 03-22-2007, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmydean

I use my driver side a lot. My wife opened the passenger side once and the cab filled with pine needles. I don't know if the vent had ever been opened. It took an hour to vacuum out the cab after that.

That can be a rude awakening

03-21-2007, 06:35 PM	#1
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Kick Panel Vents - an idea whose time has passed? OK...why do we have kick vents? I am thinking of welding the top of mine shut (below cowl), covering the place where they are penetrating the cab (opening with door by your feet) and then putting speakers in that boxy type of area. It would be sealed form the elements (leaves rain etc) I rarely open mine. I use the vents in the winter and summer and run the A/C in the winter... I have stock A/C....and I know that the passenger vent is supposed to open when the A/C is on to bring fresh air in. Am I way off on this one? What think ye? __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004) Last edited by timcos; 03-21-2007 at 06:46 PM.

03-21-2007, 06:39 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Kick Panel Vents - an idea whose time has passed? I use mine about 9 months a year here. They work great to direct a cool breeze up the legs of my shorts. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-21-2007, 06:55 PM	#3
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: Kick Panel Vents - an idea whose time has passed? I agree! I use mine alot, (I don't have air conditioning) I like that the vents bring in freah air up high, & the kick panel vents let in fresh air without having the window down & blowing on your face or the noise assoiciated with it.

03-21-2007, 07:04 PM	#4
darcane Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 414	Re: Kick Panel Vents - an idea whose time has passed? I think the primary use for them is to collect leaves and other debris to promote rust in your cab. sigh I need to do something about that before too long. Actually, it does get a good breeze going through the cab, especially with the sliding rear window. __________________ *Mike Lackey* '68 C10

03-21-2007, 07:14 PM	#5
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: Kick Panel Vents - an idea whose time has passed? I use mine alot. My trucks are non a/c, hopefully someday tho---, and they never spent any long periods of time sitting under trees, so no rust so far in that area. Any way if that will work best for your purposes, do it man! Nobody is gonna throw you out of the forums(I think?). Later---DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!

03-21-2007, 07:16 PM	#6
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Re: Kick Panel Vents - an idea whose time has passed? I love kick vents! __________________ Great minds think alike,So do ours

03-21-2007, 07:24 PM	#7
herb101 Used Register Join Date: May 2005 Location: Live Oak, TX Posts: 379	Re: Kick Panel Vents - an idea whose time has passed? Mine are open 24/7 - If your's don't do it for you, do what does. I would pressure cook with them sealed up, now that I have a nice heat absorptive black top on. Herb

03-21-2007, 07:33 PM	#8
Dave67 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bethel Park, PA USA Posts: 127	Re: Kick Panel Vents - an idea whose time has passed? I read an article years ago, (CCT, I think) where the owner used the space to install a power antenna. God, I wish I had AC __________________ 67 C-20 LWB 56 Nomad--- nope, sold it 75 Stingray 13 Silverado crew cab 08 Trailblazer (wife's) Pittsburgh, PA

03-21-2007, 07:54 PM	#9
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,677	Re: Kick Panel Vents - an idea whose time has passed? No AC in either truck. I enjoy opening them myself. Alot of good clean air. Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

03-21-2007, 09:12 PM	#10
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Kick Panel Vents - an idea whose time has passed? Been there, done that. Major pain. Always wished I would have just put them in the door with a sealed backbox. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

03-21-2007, 09:23 PM	#11
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Kick Panel Vents - an idea whose time has passed? the leaves aren't getting in there from the kick vents ... they are getting there from the cowl ... once you weld them up how are you gonna clean them out?

03-21-2007, 10:14 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Kick Panel Vents - an idea whose time has passed? I love them... but I wish they'd bring back wing vents too.

03-21-2007, 10:53 PM	#15
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Kick Panel Vents - an idea whose time has passed? i love having the kick vents and the wing window vents __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

03-22-2007, 01:05 AM	#18
blue 71 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bryant, Arkansas Posts: 56	Re: Kick Panel Vents - an idea whose time has passed? Hey miamigrant nice looking avatar

03-22-2007, 12:09 AM	#19
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Kick Panel Vents - an idea whose time has passed? So it seems that if I eliminated my vents...I may regret it. I think I will stick with them. __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)



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03-22-2007, 12:27 AM	#20
spdrcr29 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jackson, MI Posts: 78	Re: Kick Panel Vents - an idea whose time has passed? I have an A/C truck, but I love my driver side vent and I've always used kick vents and wing windows over A/C (Unless its REALLY hot or the woman is with me). Then again, I prolly use them more because I'm a smoker (I'm a joker, I'm a midnight toker.... I play my music in the sun......) PLuz I fart alot and fresh air is a welcome addition.

03-22-2007, 11:22 AM	#21
poff Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 546	Re: Kick Panel Vents - an idea whose time has passed? I use mine all the time. I wish someone made good replacement gaskets. The ones I got barely lasted a few months. I agree that if you seal them up that the leaves will probably get stuck in the cowl and really make some rust. __________________ '70 K-20 San Diego, CA

03-22-2007, 02:52 PM	#22
72afr Beep! Beep! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rural, MO Posts: 280	Re: Kick Panel Vents - an idea whose time has passed? i have to leave mine, otherwise my door wont close all the way without from brute force cuz the cab is pretty sealed __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/10 shortbed, stepside, 350, HEI, Fire Engine Red, Black Interior, Former Army cargo transport 2003 Chevrolet 2500HD CC 6.0 4wd 2004 Jeep Rubicon some aftermarket stuff... 2019 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon (the wife's baby hauler)

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jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Kick Panel Vents - an idea whose time has passed? I use my driver side a lot. My wife opened the passenger side once and the cab filled with pine needles. I don't know if the vent had ever been opened. It took an hour to vacuum out the cab after that. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

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