Kick Panel Vents - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JonFrankMc · 03-10-2010, 09:32 PM

I have been trying to figure out what to do with my kick panels for the longest time and thought that yall would know!

I don't have pictures but I have a 71 GMC Stepside with was factory AC (not working) and the kick panel vents are completely open. There is not a panel to close it nor do I see holes as to where something was removed. So in the past winters I have had to stuff them with foam to keep from freezing to death!! My brother used to have a 72 Cheyenne Super that had the vents and levers that you pulled to open/close them.

What would I need to fix this? More foam?

Thanks
Jonathan

oldblue1968chevy · 03-10-2010, 09:39 PM

Picutures?

You should have a door on them lol

may buy a doors and new seal (i htink there is a seal)

JonFrankMc · 03-10-2010, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Picutures?

You should have a door on them lol

may buy a doors and new seal (i htink there is a seal)

yeah I would have assumed so! Do you know exactly what they are called? I looked at Brothers and couldn't find them. Heck I need to ask for used ones in the forum but I would like to look at a magazine first to see what I needed?

Dark Knight · 03-10-2010, 11:06 PM

I think the vent doors aren't produced anymore. At least, I haven't seen them. The seals are though. You'll have to find a set in a junkyard or on this site.

dfwright · 03-10-2010, 11:46 PM

Classic parts has the vent doors:

Left Side

Right Side

JonFrankMc · 03-10-2010, 11:59 PM

Thanks guys!

Here are the pictures.

Should it be bolt and go? (nothing ever goes like that though!)

dfwright · 03-11-2010, 12:31 AM

It looks like you may have to drill a couple holes where the pull rod screws to the kick panel, likely where the two small spots are there. I can't tell from the pictures if you have holes for the hinge pins (There are two hinge pins on the door, one at the top and one at the bottom) -- you can't see the hinge pins on the picture I posted, they are on the back side, but these fit into holes in the vent at top and bottom, and the pull shaft screws to the kick panel

dfwright · 03-11-2010, 12:33 AM

Here's a better picture where you can see the hinge pins on the backside

JonFrankMc · 03-11-2010, 12:36 AM

Thanks dwfright, That sounds like it is doable at any rate. I'm going to be looking for a pair on here. I do see what you mean about the dimples and an angle drill should make hinge pin holes fairly easily

My the question of the day is...What did the PO need to weld those square patch panels to cover up?! (seen right behind my e-brake in the last pic)

Longhorn Man · 03-11-2010, 12:52 AM

rust probably.

mbgmike · 03-11-2010, 07:39 PM

We sell the same part $40.00 each kind of pricey. You can buy the rubber and rebuild a used set if you can pick them up somewhere for a lot less money

JonFrankMc · 03-11-2010, 07:41 PM

Yeah that is a bit high. I am talking to a guy about some rusty old ones that still work for like $15 + shipping. A little cleaning and black paint and it should be fine. Thanks for your help and honesty.

03-10-2010, 09:32 PM	#1
JonFrankMc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 193	Kick Panel Vents I have been trying to figure out what to do with my kick panels for the longest time and thought that yall would know! I don't have pictures but I have a 71 GMC Stepside with was factory AC (not working) and the kick panel vents are completely open. There is not a panel to close it nor do I see holes as to where something was removed. So in the past winters I have had to stuff them with foam to keep from freezing to death!! My brother used to have a 72 Cheyenne Super that had the vents and levers that you pulled to open/close them. What would I need to fix this? More foam? Thanks Jonathan

03-10-2010, 09:39 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Kick Panel Vents Picutures? You should have a door on them lol may buy a doors and new seal (i htink there is a seal) __________________ 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

03-10-2010, 11:06 PM	#4
Dark Knight Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pleak, Texas Posts: 420	Re: Kick Panel Vents I think the vent doors aren't produced anymore. At least, I haven't seen them. The seals are though. You'll have to find a set in a junkyard or on this site. __________________ -1967 Chevrolet Fleetside LWB- 350 V8 w/thumpr cam, NV3500, 3.08 gears, A/C, PS -1983 Chevy Silverado C1500- 383 stroker, TH400 -1989 Chevy Silverado K1500 SWB- 5.3L swap, 700R4, 3.42 gears -And a '66 Ford Mustang- 200 I6, C4 trans, rust bucket "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." -FDR (and maybe rust too) You've gotta be able to stop and steer before you can go fast!

03-10-2010, 11:46 PM	#5
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Kick Panel Vents Classic parts has the vent doors: Left Side Right Side __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

03-10-2010, 11:59 PM	#6
JonFrankMc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 193	Re: Kick Panel Vents Thanks guys! Here are the pictures. Should it be bolt and go? (nothing ever goes like that though!)

03-11-2010, 12:31 AM	#7
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Kick Panel Vents It looks like you may have to drill a couple holes where the pull rod screws to the kick panel, likely where the two small spots are there. I can't tell from the pictures if you have holes for the hinge pins (There are two hinge pins on the door, one at the top and one at the bottom) -- you can't see the hinge pins on the picture I posted, they are on the back side, but these fit into holes in the vent at top and bottom, and the pull shaft screws to the kick panel __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

03-11-2010, 12:33 AM	#8
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Kick Panel Vents Here's a better picture where you can see the hinge pins on the backside __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

03-11-2010, 12:36 AM	#9
JonFrankMc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 193	Re: Kick Panel Vents Thanks dwfright, That sounds like it is doable at any rate. I'm going to be looking for a pair on here. I do see what you mean about the dimples and an angle drill should make hinge pin holes fairly easily My the question of the day is...What did the PO need to weld those square patch panels to cover up?! (seen right behind my e-brake in the last pic)

03-11-2010, 12:52 AM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Kick Panel Vents rust probably.

03-11-2010, 07:39 PM	#11
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Kick Panel Vents We sell the same part $40.00 each kind of pricey. You can buy the rubber and rebuild a used set if you can pick them up somewhere for a lot less money Last edited by mbgmike; 03-11-2010 at 07:40 PM.

03-11-2010, 07:41 PM	#12
JonFrankMc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 193	Re: Kick Panel Vents Yeah that is a bit high. I am talking to a guy about some rusty old ones that still work for like $15 + shipping. A little cleaning and black paint and it should be fine. Thanks for your help and honesty.



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