Kick panel air vents?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

smoked68 · 11-07-2007, 03:03 PM

Hi guys,
My inside air vents @ the kick panels are lettin air by with them shut. I have the new gaskets for them but can not see how to get them out to put the new gaskets on. Its a 68 and any help would be appreciated. I need to fix this soonest, winter is coming soon. Thanks Mike..........

67ChevyRedneck · 11-07-2007, 03:06 PM

You can't get them out of the kick panels or you can't get the gasket out of the vent itself?

To get them out of the kickpanels pull down on the upper pin that goes into the kick panel. It's on a sping. Once you slide it down enough it will come out of the hole and you can then pull it back and the bottom end just pulls out.

smoked68 · 11-07-2007, 03:15 PM

Thanks 67chevy, yeah I did not know how to remove the whole thing, I am assuming after removal the gasket scapes off? or with mine just falls to dust. Any ideas on this? thanks for the help, Mike......

68SHORTBOX · 11-07-2007, 04:09 PM

Smoked68, the vent panels are in 2 parts rivited together you need to drill the rivits out and remove the rubber seals. Installation is just the reverse. I used small pop rivits to secure the two panels together with the gasket sandwiched in between.

smoked68 · 11-07-2007, 04:48 PM

Thank you so much 68 shortbox and 67 chevy, I will do this now that I know how. Thanks again guys......Mike

67ChevyRedneck · 11-07-2007, 04:55 PM

You're welcome

Forgot I had a pic of this (in case anyone else was wondering too or my wording is confusing

)

Just pull down on the top pin.

And obviously, also remove the two screws that hold the open/close arm thingy to the kick panel, or you can undo the clip thingy on the vent itself. Yeah, I know a lot of technical terms

smoked68 · 11-08-2007, 08:59 AM

Again thanks 67 chevy, a picture is worth a thousand words. I am in your debt, I had already looked at it, standing on my head though everything looked upside down. Thanks for the help. Mike.....

cdowns · 11-08-2007, 09:47 AM

when you have the vents out is the time to clean out the debris and slop some anti rust paint inse there

red71cheyenne · 11-08-2007, 06:03 PM

If you wanted to replace the rivets with correct size and shape, anybody know the sizes? Jeff.

smoked68 · 11-09-2007, 11:22 AM

Yeah did a lot of that last weekend when I changed the heater core, looked like a squirrels the size of a basketball in the core housing. No wonder I wasn't getting very good air flow. I will do as you say though I did notice some more trash in the vents I couldnt get to. thanks, Mike...

Old Chevy Mech · 11-09-2007, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoked68

Yeah did a lot of that last weekend when I changed the heater core, looked like a squirrels the size of a basketball in the core housing. No wonder I wasn't getting very good air flow. I will do as you say though I did notice some more trash in the vents I couldnt get to. thanks, Mike...

150 psi air (and goggles) dirt & debris goes

Frank

67ChevyRedneck · 11-09-2007, 04:04 PM

Open both vents, roll down your windows, hit 75 mph on the highway, instantly clean vents. I recommend wearing eye protection and keep your mouth closed

smoked68 · 11-09-2007, 05:54 PM

I have accidentally done the aforementioned opened vents and 75 thing, looked like a scene from the wizard of oz in there............and I lost my little dog too.........poor ToTo.

11-07-2007, 03:03 PM	#1
smoked68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 421	Kick panel air vents?? Hi guys, My inside air vents @ the kick panels are lettin air by with them shut. I have the new gaskets for them but can not see how to get them out to put the new gaskets on. Its a 68 and any help would be appreciated. I need to fix this soonest, winter is coming soon. Thanks Mike.......... __________________ 1968 chevy shortbed, Dark Shadow Gray 4 bolt 383 Stroker,Weiand Super Charger, disc brakes, 9 inch, 391 gear, 20" Eagle wheels, muncie 4 speed/ Hurst shifter, 4/7 drop, Hedman midlengths, 3 inch exhaust w/ 2 chamber flows. 1966 Mustang with 306 roller, c-4, 9 inch Detroit locker rear. 1965 Fastback Mustang w/347 stroker, top loader 4spd, 9 inch detroit locker. 1966 Mustang coup, 306 roller, c4, 9 inch. 65 Cobra, 427, T6oo, 9inch, of course. First gen Hayabusa, airbox mod and running 2 exhaust cams.. Zoom Zoom Zoom

11-07-2007, 03:06 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Kick panel air vents?? You can't get them out of the kick panels or you can't get the gasket out of the vent itself? To get them out of the kickpanels pull down on the upper pin that goes into the kick panel. It's on a sping. Once you slide it down enough it will come out of the hole and you can then pull it back and the bottom end just pulls out. __________________ 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!

11-07-2007, 03:15 PM	#3
smoked68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 421	Re: Kick panel air vents?? Thanks 67chevy, yeah I did not know how to remove the whole thing, I am assuming after removal the gasket scapes off? or with mine just falls to dust. Any ideas on this? thanks for the help, Mike...... __________________ 1968 chevy shortbed, Dark Shadow Gray 4 bolt 383 Stroker,Weiand Super Charger, disc brakes, 9 inch, 391 gear, 20" Eagle wheels, muncie 4 speed/ Hurst shifter, 4/7 drop, Hedman midlengths, 3 inch exhaust w/ 2 chamber flows. 1966 Mustang with 306 roller, c-4, 9 inch Detroit locker rear. 1965 Fastback Mustang w/347 stroker, top loader 4spd, 9 inch detroit locker. 1966 Mustang coup, 306 roller, c4, 9 inch. 65 Cobra, 427, T6oo, 9inch, of course. First gen Hayabusa, airbox mod and running 2 exhaust cams.. Zoom Zoom Zoom

11-07-2007, 04:09 PM	#4
68SHORTBOX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: El Cajon Ca Posts: 84	Re: Kick panel air vents?? Smoked68, the vent panels are in 2 parts rivited together you need to drill the rivits out and remove the rubber seals. Installation is just the reverse. I used small pop rivits to secure the two panels together with the gasket sandwiched in between. Last edited by 68SHORTBOX; 11-07-2007 at 04:11 PM.

11-07-2007, 04:48 PM	#5
smoked68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 421	Re: Kick panel air vents?? Thank you so much 68 shortbox and 67 chevy, I will do this now that I know how. Thanks again guys......Mike __________________ 1968 chevy shortbed, Dark Shadow Gray 4 bolt 383 Stroker,Weiand Super Charger, disc brakes, 9 inch, 391 gear, 20" Eagle wheels, muncie 4 speed/ Hurst shifter, 4/7 drop, Hedman midlengths, 3 inch exhaust w/ 2 chamber flows. 1966 Mustang with 306 roller, c-4, 9 inch Detroit locker rear. 1965 Fastback Mustang w/347 stroker, top loader 4spd, 9 inch detroit locker. 1966 Mustang coup, 306 roller, c4, 9 inch. 65 Cobra, 427, T6oo, 9inch, of course. First gen Hayabusa, airbox mod and running 2 exhaust cams.. Zoom Zoom Zoom

11-07-2007, 04:55 PM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Kick panel air vents?? You're welcome Forgot I had a pic of this (in case anyone else was wondering too or my wording is confusing ) Just pull down on the top pin. And obviously, also remove the two screws that hold the open/close arm thingy to the kick panel, or you can undo the clip thingy on the vent itself. Yeah, I know a lot of technical terms Attached Images __________________ 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! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 11-07-2007 at 04:57 PM.

11-08-2007, 08:59 AM	#7
smoked68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 421	Re: Kick panel air vents?? Again thanks 67 chevy, a picture is worth a thousand words. I am in your debt, I had already looked at it, standing on my head though everything looked upside down. Thanks for the help. Mike..... __________________ 1968 chevy shortbed, Dark Shadow Gray 4 bolt 383 Stroker,Weiand Super Charger, disc brakes, 9 inch, 391 gear, 20" Eagle wheels, muncie 4 speed/ Hurst shifter, 4/7 drop, Hedman midlengths, 3 inch exhaust w/ 2 chamber flows. 1966 Mustang with 306 roller, c-4, 9 inch Detroit locker rear. 1965 Fastback Mustang w/347 stroker, top loader 4spd, 9 inch detroit locker. 1966 Mustang coup, 306 roller, c4, 9 inch. 65 Cobra, 427, T6oo, 9inch, of course. First gen Hayabusa, airbox mod and running 2 exhaust cams.. Zoom Zoom Zoom

11-08-2007, 09:47 AM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Kick panel air vents?? when you have the vents out is the time to clean out the debris and slop some anti rust paint inse there __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-08-2007, 06:03 PM	#9
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Kick panel air vents?? If you wanted to replace the rivets with correct size and shape, anybody know the sizes? Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

11-09-2007, 11:22 AM	#10
smoked68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 421	Re: Kick panel air vents?? Yeah did a lot of that last weekend when I changed the heater core, looked like a squirrels the size of a basketball in the core housing. No wonder I wasn't getting very good air flow. I will do as you say though I did notice some more trash in the vents I couldnt get to. thanks, Mike... __________________ 1968 chevy shortbed, Dark Shadow Gray 4 bolt 383 Stroker,Weiand Super Charger, disc brakes, 9 inch, 391 gear, 20" Eagle wheels, muncie 4 speed/ Hurst shifter, 4/7 drop, Hedman midlengths, 3 inch exhaust w/ 2 chamber flows. 1966 Mustang with 306 roller, c-4, 9 inch Detroit locker rear. 1965 Fastback Mustang w/347 stroker, top loader 4spd, 9 inch detroit locker. 1966 Mustang coup, 306 roller, c4, 9 inch. 65 Cobra, 427, T6oo, 9inch, of course. First gen Hayabusa, airbox mod and running 2 exhaust cams.. Zoom Zoom Zoom

11-09-2007, 04:04 PM	#12
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Kick panel air vents?? Open both vents, roll down your windows, hit 75 mph on the highway, instantly clean vents. I recommend wearing eye protection and keep your mouth closed __________________ 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!

11-09-2007, 05:54 PM	#13
smoked68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 421	Re: Kick panel air vents?? I have accidentally done the aforementioned opened vents and 75 thing, looked like a scene from the wizard of oz in there............and I lost my little dog too.........poor ToTo. __________________ 1968 chevy shortbed, Dark Shadow Gray 4 bolt 383 Stroker,Weiand Super Charger, disc brakes, 9 inch, 391 gear, 20" Eagle wheels, muncie 4 speed/ Hurst shifter, 4/7 drop, Hedman midlengths, 3 inch exhaust w/ 2 chamber flows. 1966 Mustang with 306 roller, c-4, 9 inch Detroit locker rear. 1965 Fastback Mustang w/347 stroker, top loader 4spd, 9 inch detroit locker. 1966 Mustang coup, 306 roller, c4, 9 inch. 65 Cobra, 427, T6oo, 9inch, of course. First gen Hayabusa, airbox mod and running 2 exhaust cams.. Zoom Zoom Zoom

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