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**Richard** · 03-28-2024, 02:58 AM

Attached a couple of pictures of my floor heat outlet. Do the square/rectangular openings require a door that can close or open? Took this out a long time ago and am converting to factory type A/C-heat boxes. There are some doors that can be opened in the heater core enclosure. Wondering if those should be in lower heat outlet. Maybe someone cut the holes before I bought the truck? Any input would be appreciated.
Richard

purple gas · 03-28-2024, 11:58 AM

That looks like the whole Kit & Kabootle to me.
They weren't very fancy back in the day.

**Richard** · 03-29-2024, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by purple gas

That looks like the whole Kit & Kabootle to me.
They weren't very fancy back in the day.

Thank you for taking the effort to reply. If it looks like the factory stock piece I will run it as is. Need to get it installed on the truck now.

**Steeveedee** · 03-29-2024, 09:31 AM

I'll go take a look at mine when the sun comes up, but that looks right, from here.

**Steeveedee** · 03-29-2024, 11:31 AM

Yup, looks like mine- w/ factory AC.

Casper42 · 03-29-2024, 12:55 PM

that looks spot on correct. the nearest open/closing door is the part to the right (passenger side) that connects to the part in your pic, which controls the flow from dash to floor to vents-if A/C model

**Richard** · 03-30-2024, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

Yup, looks like mine- w/ factory AC.

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Originally Posted by Casper42

that looks spot on correct. the nearest open/closing door is the part to the right (passenger side) that connects to the part in your pic, which controls the flow from dash to floor to vents-if A/C model

Thanks to Steven and Casper for further confirming my part is unmolested. This part is only used from my heat only system. All the other A/C parts I have were obtained from other trucks years back.
@Steeveedee would like to take another peek at your truck. Forgot you have factory A/C. Will help me a lot.
@Casper42 There are some small square openings on the bottom of the heater core enclosure that can manually be opened up. That is what I was referring to.

**Steeveedee** · 03-30-2024, 12:09 PM

The truck could use some exercise. I'll give you a call.

**Richard** · 03-31-2024, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

The truck could use some exercise. I'll give you a call.

Thank you for coming by today. It was good to see you again and I enjoyed the conversation. The opportunity to see your factory A/C was a big help for me as the books do not always make it clear for me. Maybe we can get together when the weather is a bit warmer

**Steeveedee** · 03-31-2024, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard

Thank you for coming by today. It was good to see you again and I enjoyed the conversation. The opportunity to see your factory A/C was a big help for me as the books do not always make it clear for me. Maybe we can get together when the weather is a bit warmer

You are welcome. It was fun watching hail come down, too!

03-28-2024, 02:58 AM	#1
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,896	Floor heat diffuser Attached a couple of pictures of my floor heat outlet. Do the square/rectangular openings require a door that can close or open? Took this out a long time ago and am converting to factory type A/C-heat boxes. There are some doors that can be opened in the heater core enclosure. Wondering if those should be in lower heat outlet. Maybe someone cut the holes before I bought the truck? Any input would be appreciated. Richard Attached Images __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746 Last edited by Richard; 03-28-2024 at 03:05 AM.

03-28-2024, 11:58 AM	#2
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	Re: Floor heat diffuser That looks like the whole Kit & Kabootle to me. They weren't very fancy back in the day. __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

03-29-2024, 09:31 AM	#4
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,724	Re: Floor heat diffuser I'll go take a look at mine when the sun comes up, but that looks right, from here. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

03-29-2024, 11:31 AM	#5
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,724	Re: Floor heat diffuser Yup, looks like mine- w/ factory AC. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

03-29-2024, 12:55 PM	#6
Casper42 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 332	Re: Floor heat diffuser that looks spot on correct. the nearest open/closing door is the part to the right (passenger side) that connects to the part in your pic, which controls the flow from dash to floor to vents-if A/C model __________________ '72 C10 Cheyenne SWB North Carolina truck for 50 years, 72k original miles, Medium/Hawaiian Blue, 3 owners - one for 40 years, garaged kept, original: sheetmetal, undercarriage, moldings, glass * * * New - engine rebuild at 65k in 2015, one repaint in 2010, new front bumper, houndstooth seat, carpet, 8 inch rally wheels on 275-60R-15, LED lighting. - Semper Paratus!

03-30-2024, 12:09 PM	#8
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,724	Re: Floor heat diffuser The truck could use some exercise. I'll give you a call. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

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