Heater cable cover? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

webfoot · 10-21-2011, 01:17 AM

I have seen this mentioned a couple times and apparently mine is missing. I can feel a groove in the bottom of the dash though. Apparently this is some metal cover that hides the cables. Does anybody have pics of one installed? Also what is this called so I can put up a WTB ad without sounding like a dolt?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-21-2011, 08:08 AM

I have never seen one and none of the 11 trucks that we own nor the six trucks that we parted out had one. If there is such a part I would like to see a picture of it.

Jim

cdowns · 10-21-2011, 10:01 AM

i'd think if there is a groove in your dash from the cables it is because they are installed improperly

never seen or heard the piece you talk about

Lee H · 10-21-2011, 12:14 PM

Here's a picture from the assembly manual, It's item 6. I've been looking for this cover for a while. Seems this is one of those things that got taken off for some reason and never replaced.

webfoot · 10-21-2011, 12:17 PM

Cool, thanks for posting that!

71 super · 10-21-2011, 03:59 PM

They did not go on our trucks you can find them on 40-60 series trucks. Best I can tell purpose was to keep feet out of the cables in the big trucks due to the difference in floor pan shape etc.

Lee H · 10-21-2011, 04:14 PM

Interesting, always thought they did as there are holes in the vent for the screws.

71 super · 10-22-2011, 02:09 AM

The heat duct assembly is the same hence the holes. The covers are a neat piece and clean up the cable area. I have one stuck away that I pulled from a 40 series grain truck

**special-K** · 10-22-2011, 10:22 AM

I have one of those for my '67 project. Yes,they are from medium duties. I know of someone who made a bunch up a few years ago. Not sure if he has any left or not.

Longhorn Man · 10-22-2011, 11:44 PM

my assembly manual said that piece was discontinued in the 10 - 30 series.

**special-K** · 10-23-2011, 08:37 AM

Yeah,I should have said they were also installed in "some 10-30s" at first. I have seen maybe three in many years of looking.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-23-2011, 09:15 AM

If you had access to a brake that should be a pretty easy piece to make..

DWX 9929 · 08-22-2018, 02:20 PM

Looking for the measurements of this cover if anyone has one. I’d like to make one. Thanks!
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irl104 · 08-22-2018, 02:30 PM

They are for sale here on the board and on ebay as well.

68 P.O.S. · 08-22-2018, 02:51 PM

I bought one from someone on the board awhile back and for the life of me I cant remember who. He reproduced some and it didn't seem like there was much interest in them at the time. He may have some left if I could only remember who it is.

**michael bustamante** · 08-22-2018, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 P.O.S.

I bought one from someone on the board awhile back and for the life of me I cant remember who. He reproduced some and it didn't seem like there was much interest in them at the time. He may have some left if I could only remember who it is.

yeah I remember that. It was about 3 year ago I believe.

bill3rail · 08-22-2018, 08:39 PM

Another interesting part brought to my attention.

Thank you,

Bill

68 P.O.S. · 08-23-2018, 11:14 AM

Haha, found it! Took awhile to find because he spelled cable wrong. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...er+cabel+cover

bill3rail · 08-23-2018, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 P.O.S.

Haha, found it! Took awhile to find because he spelled cable wrong. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...er+cabel+cover

None left!

DWX 9929 · 08-23-2018, 06:35 PM

Thanks for the info however I will be fabricating my own since I do own a welding shop. lol Was hoping for the factory measurements but I can guess at them close enough.
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100%Chevy · 08-23-2018, 07:31 PM

LMC did have it on their parts list for sale.
Mike.

68 P.O.S. · 08-23-2018, 08:35 PM

I measured my repro cover with a tape measure. All I have at the moment. It's 9 1/8" wide and looks to be 5 3/4" tall. The metal thickness looks 1/16" and the screw holes are 1/4".

Red71gmc · 08-23-2018, 08:51 PM

Another part I can't live without now. Thanks for the measurements

10-21-2011, 01:17 AM	#1
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Heater cable cover? I have seen this mentioned a couple times and apparently mine is missing. I can feel a groove in the bottom of the dash though. Apparently this is some metal cover that hides the cables. Does anybody have pics of one installed? Also what is this called so I can put up a WTB ad without sounding like a dolt? __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

10-21-2011, 08:08 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Heater cable cover? I have never seen one and none of the 11 trucks that we own nor the six trucks that we parted out had one. If there is such a part I would like to see a picture of it. 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

10-21-2011, 10:01 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Heater cable cover? i'd think if there is a groove in your dash from the cables it is because they are installed improperly never seen or heard the piece you talk about __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-21-2011, 12:14 PM	#4
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: Heater cable cover? Here's a picture from the assembly manual, It's item 6. I've been looking for this cover for a while. Seems this is one of those things that got taken off for some reason and never replaced. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

10-21-2011, 12:17 PM	#5
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Re: Heater cable cover? Cool, thanks for posting that! __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

10-21-2011, 03:59 PM	#6
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Heater cable cover? They did not go on our trucks you can find them on 40-60 series trucks. Best I can tell purpose was to keep feet out of the cables in the big trucks due to the difference in floor pan shape etc. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

10-21-2011, 04:14 PM	#7
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: Heater cable cover? Interesting, always thought they did as there are holes in the vent for the screws. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

10-22-2011, 02:09 AM	#8
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Heater cable cover? The heat duct assembly is the same hence the holes. The covers are a neat piece and clean up the cable area. I have one stuck away that I pulled from a 40 series grain truck __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

10-22-2011, 10:22 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Heater cable cover? I have one of those for my '67 project. Yes,they are from medium duties. I know of someone who made a bunch up a few years ago. Not sure if he has any left or not. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-22-2011, 11:44 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Heater cable cover? my assembly manual said that piece was discontinued in the 10 - 30 series.

10-23-2011, 08:37 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Heater cable cover? Yeah,I should have said they were also installed in "some 10-30s" at first. I have seen maybe three in many years of looking. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-23-2011, 09:15 AM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Heater cable cover? If you had access to a brake that should be a pretty easy piece to make.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-22-2018, 02:20 PM	#13
DWX 9929 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 27	Re: Heater cable cover? Looking for the measurements of this cover if anyone has one. I’d like to make one. Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device

08-22-2018, 02:30 PM	#14
irl104 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Martinsville, IN. Posts: 251	Re: Heater cable cover? They are for sale here on the board and on ebay as well.

08-22-2018, 02:51 PM	#15
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: Heater cable cover? I bought one from someone on the board awhile back and for the life of me I cant remember who. He reproduced some and it didn't seem like there was much interest in them at the time. He may have some left if I could only remember who it is. __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo



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08-22-2018, 08:39 PM	#17
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Heater cable cover? Another interesting part brought to my attention. Thank you, Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

08-23-2018, 11:14 AM	#18
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: Heater cable cover? Haha, found it! Took awhile to find because he spelled cable wrong. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...er+cabel+cover __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

08-23-2018, 06:35 PM	#20
DWX 9929 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 27	Re: Heater cable cover? Thanks for the info however I will be fabricating my own since I do own a welding shop. lol Was hoping for the factory measurements but I can guess at them close enough. Posted via Mobile Device

08-23-2018, 07:31 PM	#21
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: Heater cable cover? LMC did have it on their parts list for sale. Mike.

08-23-2018, 08:35 PM	#22
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: Heater cable cover? I measured my repro cover with a tape measure. All I have at the moment. It's 9 1/8" wide and looks to be 5 3/4" tall. The metal thickness looks 1/16" and the screw holes are 1/4". __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

08-23-2018, 08:51 PM	#23
Red71gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Brookston, In Posts: 482	Re: Heater cable cover? Another part I can't live without now. Thanks for the measurements

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