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jorgensensc · 01-18-2004, 07:02 PM

Sorry to do this, but I don't have time to search through all of the previous posts, nor do I have time to look at all the vendors catalogs..

So, who sells the good metal (not potmetal) levers? Mine broke and I'm getting sick of fumbling around under the dash to turn my heat on and off.
Prices for the levers, and all three cables would be good too.
I don't know if I can get the cables right now, but I will get the levers immediately.
This thread is open to vendors as well as any member suggestions!!
Thanks!!
Shawn

BTW this is for a heater only truck, non A.C..

WRMZ71 · 01-18-2004, 07:19 PM

Just ordered mine from GMC pauls. around 30 bucks for the steel ones and they come with a new face plate

Tx Firefighter · 01-18-2004, 07:48 PM

Old Air Products over in Fort Worth makes them. Last set I bought was from Kenny's Truck Parts for 20 bucks.

On edit : It's the kit that comes with all three levers and knobs and the new face plates. They call them the "never pop" levers because they aren't pot metal and are guaranteed not to break.

**jamie72** · 01-18-2004, 08:25 PM

e-mail tim christian tell him what you need he`ll fix you right up..

Blue Beard · 01-18-2004, 09:21 PM

make sure you ask for the ones that won't brake...........

the old ones were pot metal type and broke fairly easy....

jorgensensc · 01-18-2004, 11:44 PM

Thanks for all of the info!!
Tx Firefighter, 20 bucks sounds like a good deal!! Are they a vendor on the board? (I kinda like to throw my money that way

).
Does any one have any suggestions for how to lube the cables up? Mine work, they are just really hard. Should I just buy new ones, or will they lube up fine?
Thanks again for the replies!!

Tx Firefighter · 01-18-2004, 11:56 PM

Kenny's Chevy trucks is listed on the main page. Their website is down, but I called him last week and he said his host went out of business, but business was still as usual. I always buy from Kenny, he's been selling me parts for 9 years now. I've restored 4 trucks using his stuff.

**Tim Christian** · 01-19-2004, 02:35 AM

$20.00 bucks is a good buy!

I have them in stock but mine are $28.00 Sorry

But let me know if I can help you. Thanks Tim

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 01-19-2004, 03:09 AM

If you have the time to do this, this is the way I lubricated my cables and it worked very well. They were very stiff and one would barely move when I took them out. After I removed them I took some Liquid Wrench and sprayed the ends and started working the cables, sprayed more, worked, sprayed, worked, until they loosened up, I then took 3 in 1 oil and placed several drops on one end working the cable in and out several times and applying more oil after it soaked in, I then hung the cables overnight, the next day I did the same with the other end using the oil and working the cable, I then hung it up using this end overnight, then I repeated this process one more time with the other end. Now the cables work VERY smoothly just like a new one would!!! Good luck with it!!

Tx Firefighter · 01-19-2004, 08:34 AM

Tim, the price from Kennys was at a swap meet when I bought over a thousand dollars from him all at one time. He cuts deep discounts when I do that. I just looked in his catalog and they're like 26 bucks usually. This is for the Old Air repair kit.

Lippyp · 01-19-2004, 08:39 AM

Bought mine from Chevy Duty (www.chevyduty.com) was before I discovered all the great vendors on this board. Good quality though.

01-18-2004, 07:02 PM	#1
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Heater levers? Sorry to do this, but I don't have time to search through all of the previous posts, nor do I have time to look at all the vendors catalogs.. So, who sells the good metal (not potmetal) levers? Mine broke and I'm getting sick of fumbling around under the dash to turn my heat on and off. Prices for the levers, and all three cables would be good too. I don't know if I can get the cables right now, but I will get the levers immediately. This thread is open to vendors as well as any member suggestions!! Thanks!! Shawn BTW this is for a heater only truck, non A.C.. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Last edited by jorgensensc; 01-18-2004 at 07:35 PM.

01-18-2004, 07:48 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Old Air Products over in Fort Worth makes them. Last set I bought was from Kenny's Truck Parts for 20 bucks. On edit : It's the kit that comes with all three levers and knobs and the new face plates. They call them the "never pop" levers because they aren't pot metal and are guaranteed not to break. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-18-2004, 08:25 PM	#4
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,836	e-mail tim christian tell him what you need he`ll fix you right up.. __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

01-18-2004, 09:21 PM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	make sure you ask for the ones that won't brake........... the old ones were pot metal type and broke fairly easy.... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-18-2004, 11:44 PM	#6
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Thanks for all of the info!! Tx Firefighter, 20 bucks sounds like a good deal!! Are they a vendor on the board? (I kinda like to throw my money that way ). Does any one have any suggestions for how to lube the cables up? Mine work, they are just really hard. Should I just buy new ones, or will they lube up fine? Thanks again for the replies!! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

01-18-2004, 07:19 PM	#2
WRMZ71 Cause the Chicks DIG IT!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 509	Just ordered mine from GMC pauls. around 30 bucks for the steel ones and they come with a new face plate

01-18-2004, 11:56 PM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Kenny's Chevy trucks is listed on the main page. Their website is down, but I called him last week and he said his host went out of business, but business was still as usual. I always buy from Kenny, he's been selling me parts for 9 years now. I've restored 4 trucks using his stuff. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-19-2004, 02:35 AM	#8
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	$20.00 bucks is a good buy! I have them in stock but mine are $28.00 Sorry But let me know if I can help you. Thanks Tim

01-19-2004, 03:09 AM	#9
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	If you have the time to do this, this is the way I lubricated my cables and it worked very well. They were very stiff and one would barely move when I took them out. After I removed them I took some Liquid Wrench and sprayed the ends and started working the cables, sprayed more, worked, sprayed, worked, until they loosened up, I then took 3 in 1 oil and placed several drops on one end working the cable in and out several times and applying more oil after it soaked in, I then hung the cables overnight, the next day I did the same with the other end using the oil and working the cable, I then hung it up using this end overnight, then I repeated this process one more time with the other end. Now the cables work VERY smoothly just like a new one would!!! Good luck with it!! __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

01-19-2004, 08:34 AM	#10
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Tim, the price from Kennys was at a swap meet when I bought over a thousand dollars from him all at one time. He cuts deep discounts when I do that. I just looked in his catalog and they're like 26 bucks usually. This is for the Old Air repair kit. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-19-2004, 08:39 AM	#11
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Bought mine from Chevy Duty (www.chevyduty.com) was before I discovered all the great vendors on this board. Good quality though. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

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