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Mondo · 08-04-2008, 07:25 PM

I'm taking apart my dash to paint it.... since I have to replace the wiper motor too.

I've taken the gauge cluster, dashpad, radio etc.. out but I can't get the passenger vent to unscrew (no room to reach back in there). It's very tight right there and I'm not sure what to unbolt etc..

If someone has installed their's maybe they can remember the assembly order and can advise if I can just take the fiberglass box out (it looks like it was put in before mounting the unit..? It's pretty tight up under the dash and I don't know what's what.

I'd hate to have to try and mask that vent for painting...

I found this in the search
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=61810

I didn't try too hard to take the fiberglass glovebox out... thought it went in before mounting the unit but there's a picture here with it out.
Anyone know if I can wiggle that box out.... it would definately give me room to remove the vent?

Arad68 · 08-04-2008, 10:17 PM

I put my glove box in last. You have to kinda twist it to get it out. I also trimmed it a little on the drivers side to facilitate an easy installation. Once you get the glove box out you will be able to get to the vent really easy.

Andy4639 · 08-04-2008, 10:43 PM

What passenger vent are you refering too? The ball unit on the far right side of dash? It should be in with just sheet metal screws. The glove box has to be fanagled out through the opening to get to all the other stuff.

Arad68 · 08-04-2008, 10:56 PM

He's got the vintage air vents, not the stockers.
They screw together from the front and back

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

What passenger vent are you refering too? The ball unit on the far right side of dash? It should be in with just sheet metal screws. The glove box has to be fanagled out through the opening to get to all the other stuff.

Andy4639 · 08-04-2008, 11:04 PM

OK then he has to get the glove box out of there then to get them out. I haven't ever worked on them personally but I know there ant no room on the passenger side with in in place.

Mondo · 08-05-2008, 03:32 PM

Thanks guys,
I'll mess with getting the glove box out... wasn't hard taking out the wiper motor when you have the gauge cluster, radio etc.. already out

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08-04-2008, 07:25 PM	#1
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Help with Vintage Air Vent I'm taking apart my dash to paint it.... since I have to replace the wiper motor too. I've taken the gauge cluster, dashpad, radio etc.. out but I can't get the passenger vent to unscrew (no room to reach back in there). It's very tight right there and I'm not sure what to unbolt etc.. If someone has installed their's maybe they can remember the assembly order and can advise if I can just take the fiberglass box out (it looks like it was put in before mounting the unit..? It's pretty tight up under the dash and I don't know what's what. I'd hate to have to try and mask that vent for painting... I found this in the search http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=61810 I didn't try too hard to take the fiberglass glovebox out... thought it went in before mounting the unit but there's a picture here with it out. Anyone know if I can wiggle that box out.... it would definately give me room to remove the vent? Last edited by Mondo; 08-04-2008 at 07:57 PM.

08-04-2008, 10:17 PM	#2
Arad68 Trucks N Tranzams Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 816	Re: Help with Vintage Air Vent I put my glove box in last. You have to kinda twist it to get it out. I also trimmed it a little on the drivers side to facilitate an easy installation. Once you get the glove box out you will be able to get to the vent really easy. __________________ Don '68 Chevy LB 383 TH400/GV/373 posi '56 Chevy 4WD SWB '64 Chevy short stepside '79 Trans Am 455/TH2004R/12blt/4whldisc 95 Kia (Wifes car) 2002 S-10 extended cab pickup "God punishes small sins immediately"

08-04-2008, 10:43 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Help with Vintage Air Vent What passenger vent are you refering too? The ball unit on the far right side of dash? It should be in with just sheet metal screws. The glove box has to be fanagled out through the opening to get to all the other stuff. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-04-2008, 11:04 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Help with Vintage Air Vent OK then he has to get the glove box out of there then to get them out. I haven't ever worked on them personally but I know there ant no room on the passenger side with in in place. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-05-2008, 03:32 PM	#6
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: Help with Vintage Air Vent Thanks guys, I'll mess with getting the glove box out... wasn't hard taking out the wiper motor when you have the gauge cluster, radio etc.. already out.



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