Heater controller question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Pugster70 · 06-18-2007, 04:06 PM

Has anyone taken the heater contol off of a 67-72 Chevy and repainted it? And if so is it worth redoing or just purchasing a repo.

Bob Moore · 06-18-2007, 05:10 PM

The real question is "can you do the work" and how much do you value your time. To me it is a hobby and I enjoy my hobby. The Spring 2006 LMC catalog shows a list price of $120. If you remove yours to paint it how much time can you spend painting it. Same amount of work involved to remove and replace as to remove, paint, and replace. I vote for repainting.

PanelDeland · 06-18-2007, 06:43 PM

Pugster, if you really want a better heater control use the original.I haven't used a repo but they don't seem as solid to me as the factory one.If it's a heater only the kit costs about $25.00-30.00. I cleaned and lubed the cables and replaced the levers(originals are "pot" metal).I dragged it out over about 3 days but actually only had a couple of hours in the work.Kit for rebuilding the contorl should be available from any vendor.I repainted mine while it was apart and it probably took as much time to do it that way as to mask it.

**john** · 06-18-2007, 08:24 PM

There was a thread on here last week with a step by step on rebuilding and painting, but I cannot find it by search. Maybe someone saved it and will post.

Pugster70 · 06-18-2007, 11:35 PM

Thanks For All The Info.

**phase_one** · 06-19-2007, 01:16 PM

any pics of the rebuild or painting?

67ChevyRedneck · 06-19-2007, 01:21 PM

^Not that I know of, but I did do a thread last week on how to restore an A/C Controller, but they're completely different.

JameslovesJammie · 06-20-2007, 09:01 PM

Check last month's Classic Trucks Magazine...they rebuilt one in there.

Fastfun · 06-20-2007, 09:35 PM

Here is the link how to rebuilding the A/C control

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=245558

06-18-2007, 04:06 PM	#1
Pugster70 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Morganton, North Carolina Posts: 59	Heater controller question Has anyone taken the heater contol off of a 67-72 Chevy and repainted it? And if so is it worth redoing or just purchasing a repo.

06-18-2007, 05:10 PM	#2
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Heater controller question The real question is "can you do the work" and how much do you value your time. To me it is a hobby and I enjoy my hobby. The Spring 2006 LMC catalog shows a list price of $120. If you remove yours to paint it how much time can you spend painting it. Same amount of work involved to remove and replace as to remove, paint, and replace. I vote for repainting. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

06-18-2007, 06:43 PM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Heater controller question Pugster, if you really want a better heater control use the original.I haven't used a repo but they don't seem as solid to me as the factory one.If it's a heater only the kit costs about $25.00-30.00. I cleaned and lubed the cables and replaced the levers(originals are "pot" metal).I dragged it out over about 3 days but actually only had a couple of hours in the work.Kit for rebuilding the contorl should be available from any vendor.I repainted mine while it was apart and it probably took as much time to do it that way as to mask it. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 06-18-2007 at 06:45 PM.

06-18-2007, 08:24 PM	#4
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Heater controller question There was a thread on here last week with a step by step on rebuilding and painting, but I cannot find it by search. Maybe someone saved it and will post. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

06-18-2007, 11:35 PM	#5
Pugster70 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Morganton, North Carolina Posts: 59	Re: Heater controller question Thanks For All The Info.

06-19-2007, 01:16 PM	#6
phase_one Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Praireville. LA 70769 Posts: 390	Re: Heater controller question any pics of the rebuild or painting? __________________ 11 Surbaban 70 C 10 still in progress

06-19-2007, 01:21 PM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Heater controller question ^Not that I know of, but I did do a thread last week on how to restore an A/C Controller, but they're completely different. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

06-20-2007, 09:01 PM	#8
JameslovesJammie God Bless Mr. T Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 348	Re: Heater controller question Check last month's Classic Trucks Magazine...they rebuilt one in there. __________________ Like a midget at a urinal...sometimes you must stay on your toes.

06-20-2007, 09:35 PM	#9
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: Heater controller question Here is the link how to rebuilding the A/C control http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=245558

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