Interior removal question. panel by feet - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kjc292 · 08-12-2013, 05:06 PM

not sure of the name but its the panel next to the feet that allows air flow when open. i took all the screws out but that butterfly valve(?)....has a piece that it swivels on. i cant seem to find a way to remove the hinge...
any help would be great. really want to get them out. going to paint the old panels black, get a dash, and wood bezel. might just repaint it blue... havent decided yet.

dieseldawg142 · 08-12-2013, 07:21 PM

what year is your truck. i painted the kick panels in my '85 crew, & the vent flapper is hinged in the kick panel, will come out with the panel. there is a heavy bead of sealant (butyl?) around the hole which will make it feel like you forgot some bolts

kjc292 · 08-12-2013, 08:03 PM

It's. 1978 c20. I just don't want to break it.
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dieseldawg142 · 08-12-2013, 09:37 PM

some will come easy, some will fight you all the way, what can i say. i slipped a wonderbar under it from the bottom & just kept pressure on the panel while working the bar around the hole, once the initial bond is broke, it gets easier.

05duramaxhd · 08-12-2013, 09:55 PM

They have a sticky gasket be hind it
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**78 Big10 454** · 08-12-2013, 10:53 PM

I used a putty knife when I removed them from my 78. Worked like a charm.

kjc292 · 08-12-2013, 10:54 PM

Alright. I have the door panel tool. I'll try it tomorrow. Now can you buy that gasket at auto parts stores or is it better to get weather striping at a Home Depot or lowes.
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kjc292 · 08-12-2013, 11:06 PM

Alright. I have the door panel tool. I'll try it tomorrow. Now can you buy that gasket at auto parts stores or is it better to get weather striping at a Home Depot or lowes.
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05duramaxhd · 08-13-2013, 11:05 AM

lmc sales the gasket p/n 30-2340

TexasJeff · 08-13-2013, 01:18 PM

The driver side is much harder to get out because of the e-brake pedal, wold recommend pushing the pedal all the way down, then working the panel out, like the other guys said once you the the gasket cut loose it will be alot easier.

08-12-2013, 05:06 PM	#1
kjc292 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 89	Interior removal question. panel by feet not sure of the name but its the panel next to the feet that allows air flow when open. i took all the screws out but that butterfly valve(?)....has a piece that it swivels on. i cant seem to find a way to remove the hinge... any help would be great. really want to get them out. going to paint the old panels black, get a dash, and wood bezel. might just repaint it blue... havent decided yet. Attached Images __________________ 79' c20 std cab 292 3speed granny - daily driver. 77' c30 std cab 454 th400 4.10 - fathers truck then mine. 95' ford bronco 302 4speed overdrive. 2002 mustang auto v6 - girlfriends daily driver. Debt just means that you had more fun than you're suppose to have

08-12-2013, 07:21 PM	#2
dieseldawg142 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: back 40, bc Posts: 3,903	Re: Interior removal question. panel by feet what year is your truck. i painted the kick panels in my '85 crew, & the vent flapper is hinged in the kick panel, will come out with the panel. there is a heavy bead of sealant (butyl?) around the hole which will make it feel like you forgot some bolts

08-12-2013, 08:03 PM	#3
kjc292 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 89	Re: Interior removal question. panel by feet It's. 1978 c20. I just don't want to break it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 79' c20 std cab 292 3speed granny - daily driver. 77' c30 std cab 454 th400 4.10 - fathers truck then mine. 95' ford bronco 302 4speed overdrive. 2002 mustang auto v6 - girlfriends daily driver. Debt just means that you had more fun than you're suppose to have

08-12-2013, 09:37 PM	#4
dieseldawg142 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: back 40, bc Posts: 3,903	Re: Interior removal question. panel by feet some will come easy, some will fight you all the way, what can i say. i slipped a wonderbar under it from the bottom & just kept pressure on the panel while working the bar around the hole, once the initial bond is broke, it gets easier.

08-12-2013, 09:55 PM	#5
05duramaxhd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newalla, OK Posts: 600	Re: Interior removal question. panel by feet They have a sticky gasket be hind it Posted via Mobile Device

08-12-2013, 10:53 PM	#6
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 839	Re: Interior removal question. panel by feet I used a putty knife when I removed them from my 78. Worked like a charm. __________________ 1978 Chevy SWB C-10 2WD 454/400

08-12-2013, 10:54 PM	#7
kjc292 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 89	Re: Interior removal question. panel by feet Alright. I have the door panel tool. I'll try it tomorrow. Now can you buy that gasket at auto parts stores or is it better to get weather striping at a Home Depot or lowes. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 79' c20 std cab 292 3speed granny - daily driver. 77' c30 std cab 454 th400 4.10 - fathers truck then mine. 95' ford bronco 302 4speed overdrive. 2002 mustang auto v6 - girlfriends daily driver. Debt just means that you had more fun than you're suppose to have

08-12-2013, 11:06 PM	#8
kjc292 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 89	Re: Interior removal question. panel by feet Alright. I have the door panel tool. I'll try it tomorrow. Now can you buy that gasket at auto parts stores or is it better to get weather striping at a Home Depot or lowes. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 79' c20 std cab 292 3speed granny - daily driver. 77' c30 std cab 454 th400 4.10 - fathers truck then mine. 95' ford bronco 302 4speed overdrive. 2002 mustang auto v6 - girlfriends daily driver. Debt just means that you had more fun than you're suppose to have

08-13-2013, 11:05 AM	#9
05duramaxhd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newalla, OK Posts: 600	Re: Interior removal question. panel by feet lmc sales the gasket p/n 30-2340

08-13-2013, 01:18 PM	#10
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Interior removal question. panel by feet The driver side is much harder to get out because of the e-brake pedal, wold recommend pushing the pedal all the way down, then working the panel out, like the other guys said once you the the gasket cut loose it will be alot easier. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

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