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tinlid · 01-22-2009, 06:28 PM

I had the typical problem a lot of us run into. The back seperated from the face of the heater control panel. I fixed it by drilling thru the face, conter sinking some screws and bolting together form the back. Normal repair. I put in new control arms and a switch while at it. (Anybody know how to get the knobs off the stock control arms without breaking the arm?) Nothing special about what I did except that I did not replace the stock cover on the face plate. I had some aluminum tape lying around that has an engine turned patern so I used that. Gives a bit of a different look. I prefer engine turning that overlaps in the circle areas but this is what I had handy until I can hand turn some aluminum and replace it. I intend to do the gauge cluster also. Time to put the knobs on and get it back in the truck. Tired of operating the cables by using a phillips screwdriver to pull/push the cables.

oldblue1968chevy · 01-22-2009, 07:19 PM

haha mine did the same thing, separted from the backing..controls didnt work...put a nice nut and bolt on it workin good now..but cant help your other ? good luck

JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-22-2009, 08:09 PM

I use a needle nose pliers resting against the knob and tap against the needle nose pliers with a small hammer.

Jim

russellmarling · 01-22-2009, 08:40 PM

That looks really good. Where did you find the engine turned tape?

01-22-2009, 06:28 PM	#1
tinlid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 95	Heater control panel I had the typical problem a lot of us run into. The back seperated from the face of the heater control panel. I fixed it by drilling thru the face, conter sinking some screws and bolting together form the back. Normal repair. I put in new control arms and a switch while at it. (Anybody know how to get the knobs off the stock control arms without breaking the arm?) Nothing special about what I did except that I did not replace the stock cover on the face plate. I had some aluminum tape lying around that has an engine turned patern so I used that. Gives a bit of a different look. I prefer engine turning that overlaps in the circle areas but this is what I had handy until I can hand turn some aluminum and replace it. I intend to do the gauge cluster also. Time to put the knobs on and get it back in the truck. Tired of operating the cables by using a phillips screwdriver to pull/push the cables. Attached Images

01-22-2009, 07:19 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Heater control panel haha mine did the same thing, separted from the backing..controls didnt work...put a nice nut and bolt on it workin good now..but cant help your other ? good luck __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-22-2009, 08:09 PM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Heater control panel I use a needle nose pliers resting against the knob and tap against the needle nose pliers with a small hammer. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

01-22-2009, 08:40 PM	#4
russellmarling Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Highlands, NC Posts: 138	Re: Heater control panel That looks really good. Where did you find the engine turned tape? __________________ '70 GMC SWB step-side- 454, 4 speed, air bags (in progress) '09 CTS-V M6 '03 Sierra SWB Z71 '82 Yamaha Seca XJ650R Turbo! '04 Yamaha FZ6



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