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BHB · 03-18-2012, 11:22 PM

Hi all....Just posted up a quick intro in the welcome area:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515089

Now for my question:
I just pulled the heater box to replace the heater core and found that it needed some TLC (specifically the vent doors are corroded and the foam is all flaking off). I've got the box disassembled except I can't get the pins out to release the vent doors from the plastic unit. These are the pins that have the arms on them that the cabling hooks to in order to open and close the vents. Any tricks to getting these pins out? I started trying to knock them out with a hammer and am making minimal progress. Any tips greatly appreciated. Thanks!

**Corts60** · 03-19-2012, 12:40 AM

Hello! I can't help with your question but just wanted to say WELCOME! Sweet truck. Pretty close in color to mine.

Eyegore · 03-19-2012, 12:49 AM

Nice truck, need more pics though.
All I can say without seeing it is to perhaps cut the pin out if you can and fabricate another. I tried looking up what you were talking about on the LMC catalog but cannot locate the see a picture of the vent door.

Sorry.

Flatlandsurfer · 03-19-2012, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BHB

Hi all....Just posted up a quick intro in the welcome area:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515089

Now for my question:
I just pulled the heater box to replace the heater core and found that it needed some TLC (specifically the vent doors are corroded and the foam is all flaking off). I've got the box disassembled except I can't get the pins out to release the vent doors from the plastic unit. These are the pins that have the arms on them that the cabling hooks to in order to open and close the vents. Any tricks to getting these pins out? I started trying to knock them out with a hammer and am making minimal progress. Any tips greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Is there any way they can be removed.. if so try soaking them in water for a time.. might loosen them up... and by the way.. Beauty of a truck! Very nice find, good for you... have fun with it

BHB · 03-19-2012, 10:53 PM

Thanks guys....I plan to try some PB Blaster and a BFH...will let you know how it goes.
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03-18-2012, 11:22 PM	#1
BHB Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 5	New Here...quick question and intro. Hi all....Just posted up a quick intro in the welcome area: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515089 Now for my question: I just pulled the heater box to replace the heater core and found that it needed some TLC (specifically the vent doors are corroded and the foam is all flaking off). I've got the box disassembled except I can't get the pins out to release the vent doors from the plastic unit. These are the pins that have the arms on them that the cabling hooks to in order to open and close the vents. Any tricks to getting these pins out? I started trying to knock them out with a hammer and am making minimal progress. Any tips greatly appreciated. Thanks!

03-19-2012, 12:40 AM	#2
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: New Here...quick question and intro. Hello! I can't help with your question but just wanted to say WELCOME! Sweet truck. Pretty close in color to mine. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

03-19-2012, 12:49 AM	#3
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: New Here...quick question and intro. Nice truck, need more pics though. All I can say without seeing it is to perhaps cut the pin out if you can and fabricate another. I tried looking up what you were talking about on the LMC catalog but cannot locate the see a picture of the vent door. Sorry. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

03-19-2012, 10:53 PM	#5
BHB Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 5	Re: New Here...quick question and intro. Thanks guys....I plan to try some PB Blaster and a BFH...will let you know how it goes. Posted via Mobile Device



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