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62 short step · 08-27-2009, 07:50 PM

I'm putting new carpet in my truck and a few other things. I bought these kick panels from LMC, why do they have this bump on each side? As you can see the vent is not flush. What the h*ll is this all about? Has anyone put any in before?

sandfreek · 08-27-2009, 08:21 PM

Looks like the ones you have are for a 64-66, they have a handle to open them and look diffrerent than yours...I havent seen a 62 so not forsure...

terd ferguson · 08-27-2009, 08:23 PM

My truck didn't have the vent covers and I didn't know they existed til you posted. I don't know what the lump is for. But here's a way to fix it. You can cut the lump out and then weld some plastic from a donor piece of trim in it's place (like a patch panel). You can use a piece of trim from almost any auto. To weld plastic, you basically just melt it slightly and flatten it out with a screwdriver. Since it looks like you already painted the plastic, do it again after the repair. The cover up should be seamless.

I got the idea for plastic welding from an import car mag at the grocery store. I think it's got "project" in the title. The whole issue of the mag was about fixing up a CRX from the junkyard to the car show. The plastic "welding" trim repair part was pretty sweet.

Tx Firefighter · 08-27-2009, 08:30 PM

How awesome is that ? You pay good money for parts then we get to figure out how to make them work. It could make a fellow bitter if he let it.

protrash64 · 08-27-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sandfreek

Looks like the ones you have are for a 64-66, they have a handle to open them and look diffrerent than yours...I havent seen a 62 so not forsure...

....64-66 have an arch across the opening for a handle that opens the door in the vent assembly. Those bumps would clear the hardware.

62 short step · 08-27-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by sandfreek

Looks like the ones you have are for a 64-66, they have a handle to open them and look diffrerent than yours...I havent seen a 62 so not forsure...

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Originally Posted by protrash64

....64-66 have an arch across the opening for a handle that opens the door in the vent assembly. Those bumps would clear the hardware.

Thats what I was thinking. I called them and there listed for 60-66. I should be recieving a call from LMC Friday to let me know what the deal is. I'll have to check my 66 to see if the vent covers are in it, i dought it though!

Yes it could make a fellow bitter to modify new parts!!

Can some one post a pic of a 64-66 vent cover?

65StreetCruiser · 08-27-2009, 10:24 PM

Jeremy, I have a spare set of 64-66 vent assemblies, (don't know if they will interchange or not) but there is no vent cover. When you open the vents they pivot around and direct air into the cab and seal on the edges. Do you open the vents with a dash lever?

sandfreek · 08-27-2009, 10:34 PM

The ones that you have look alot like the ones I had on a 59 I had way back...Maybe check to see if 55-59 kick panels would work with no mods...

terd ferguson · 08-27-2009, 10:59 PM

My '63 has the handles. I'm not sure if that's factory or not though.

Northern lights · 08-27-2009, 11:24 PM

My '64. Sorry for the poor shot but you can see that the "bumps" accomodate the vend lever.

**Captainfab** · 08-28-2009, 01:14 AM

Those kick panels are for the '63-'66's. They are as in the pic above. The '60-'62's that are cable operated are what you have 62 short step. You could probably trim those to fit, but might be a PITA to make look right. Then again you shouldn't have to. If they advertise parts to fit a certain year(s) they should fit without modification.....unless they tell you they might need modified.

62 short step · 08-28-2009, 08:18 AM

Kevin, i need to check my 66 to see if they are still there. Yes it operates from the dash.

Thanks for the info and the pics, very helpfull. And yes they should change the catalog. I'm expecting a call from them today i'll tell them what they need to do. Hopefully the 63-66 vents will work, i'll let you all know when i get it figured out. Thanks guys!

jonzcustomshop · 08-28-2009, 08:32 AM

I think the 63 to 66 vents will just bolt in, however I sure like the look of the 60-62 better...
the 63 -66 are designed so you can just kick it open with your foot.

62 short step · 08-29-2009, 08:23 AM

Well i have a set of 63-66 vents on the way. And of course LMC never called me Friday, and i forgot to call them myself.

62 short step · 08-30-2009, 02:16 PM

Here is some more progress. Getting the seat in, its out of a 99 suburban. Its the 2nd row seat. Had to borrow a seat base from an 88-95 chevy truck and make some brackets. I need to paint the seat base also.

protrash64 · 08-30-2009, 05:01 PM

That interior is looking really nice! Probably wont want to get any mud in there now

.......time for paint? I know what that means!!

62 short step · 08-30-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

That interior is looking really nice! Probably wont want to get any mud in there now

.......time for paint? I know what that means!!

I'll just have to get some big floor mats to catch the mud! Getting close for paint!! It probably will not be hammer tone!

jbgroby · 08-31-2009, 03:26 AM

Jer.

I have aset of the 63-66 vents if you need them. I bough them about a month back on a whim off ebay let me know.

Jake Groby

816allen · 08-31-2009, 03:58 AM

Dam those are my favorite seats, looking good!
Carpet looks cool, man real nice setup makes me wanna do mine up!

Bazooka · 08-31-2009, 04:48 AM

Everybody changes the seat. I'd love to find a stock seat for mine. When I look at classic vehicals for sale I get pissed if somebody changed the seat

I'd trade my seat for a stocker if anyone is interested..Its out of a 80s chevy PU I think. Thats what the previous owner said..

62 short step · 08-31-2009, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jbgroby

Jer.

I have aset of the 63-66 vents if you need them. I bough them about a month back on a whim off ebay let me know.

Jake Groby

Thanks Jake, but Kevin is sending me a set. PM me yout addy Jake, i need to take care of those bezels.

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Originally Posted by 816allen

Dam those are my favorite seats, looking good!
Carpet looks cool, man real nice setup makes me wanna do mine up!

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bazooka

Everybody changes the seat. I'd love to find a stock seat for mine. When I look at classic vehicals for sale I get pissed if somebody changed the seat

I'd trade my seat for a stocker if anyone is interested..Its out of a 80s chevy PU I think. Thats what the previous owner said..

I wanted to keep the stock seat but i did not want to spend 4 or 5 hundred bucks to get it recovered. I found this one at LKQ salvage for $46.13 with tax, so that was the way to go for me!

ol Curt · 08-31-2009, 09:40 PM

62, where did you get your carpet, and how did it fit?

62 short step · 08-31-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ol Curt

62, where did you get your carpet, and how did it fit?

I got it from LMC, and the fit is pretty good. I'm pleased with it.

08-27-2009, 07:50 PM	#1
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Interior I'm putting new carpet in my truck and a few other things. I bought these kick panels from LMC, why do they have this bump on each side? As you can see the vent is not flush. What the h*ll is this all about? Has anyone put any in before? Attached Images __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

08-27-2009, 08:21 PM	#2
sandfreek Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Orange,Ca. Posts: 57	Re: Interior Looks like the ones you have are for a 64-66, they have a handle to open them and look diffrerent than yours...I havent seen a 62 so not forsure...

08-27-2009, 08:23 PM	#3
terd ferguson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 531	Re: Interior My truck didn't have the vent covers and I didn't know they existed til you posted. I don't know what the lump is for. But here's a way to fix it. You can cut the lump out and then weld some plastic from a donor piece of trim in it's place (like a patch panel). You can use a piece of trim from almost any auto. To weld plastic, you basically just melt it slightly and flatten it out with a screwdriver. Since it looks like you already painted the plastic, do it again after the repair. The cover up should be seamless. I got the idea for plastic welding from an import car mag at the grocery store. I think it's got "project" in the title. The whole issue of the mag was about fixing up a CRX from the junkyard to the car show. The plastic "welding" trim repair part was pretty sweet. __________________ "I never apologize. I'm sorry, but that's just the way I am." - Homer J. Simpson 1955 2nd Series Chevy "King Of Trucks"

08-27-2009, 08:30 PM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Interior How awesome is that ? You pay good money for parts then we get to figure out how to make them work. It could make a fellow bitter if he let it. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

08-27-2009, 10:24 PM	#7
65StreetCruiser It Is What It Is Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Natchitoches, La. Posts: 155	Re: Interior Jeremy, I have a spare set of 64-66 vent assemblies, (don't know if they will interchange or not) but there is no vent cover. When you open the vents they pivot around and direct air into the cab and seal on the edges. Do you open the vents with a dash lever? __________________ Kevin 65 Chevy SWB Fleetside Custom Cab (sold, so long old friend it was a fun ride) 68 Chevy SWB Fleetside Custom Cab 68 Camaro convertible www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

08-27-2009, 10:34 PM	#8
sandfreek Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Orange,Ca. Posts: 57	Re: Interior The ones that you have look alot like the ones I had on a 59 I had way back...Maybe check to see if 55-59 kick panels would work with no mods...

08-27-2009, 10:59 PM	#9
terd ferguson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 531	Re: Interior My '63 has the handles. I'm not sure if that's factory or not though. __________________ "I never apologize. I'm sorry, but that's just the way I am." - Homer J. Simpson 1955 2nd Series Chevy "King Of Trucks"

08-27-2009, 11:24 PM	#10
Northern lights Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Whitemud Alberta Posts: 328	Re: Interior My '64. Sorry for the poor shot but you can see that the "bumps" accomodate the vend lever.

08-28-2009, 01:14 AM	#11
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Interior Those kick panels are for the '63-'66's. They are as in the pic above. The '60-'62's that are cable operated are what you have 62 short step. You could probably trim those to fit, but might be a PITA to make look right. Then again you shouldn't have to. If they advertise parts to fit a certain year(s) they should fit without modification.....unless they tell you they might need modified. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

08-28-2009, 08:18 AM	#12
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Interior Kevin, i need to check my 66 to see if they are still there. Yes it operates from the dash. Thanks for the info and the pics, very helpfull. And yes they should change the catalog. I'm expecting a call from them today i'll tell them what they need to do. Hopefully the 63-66 vents will work, i'll let you all know when i get it figured out. Thanks guys! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20 Last edited by 62 short step; 08-28-2009 at 08:22 AM.

08-28-2009, 08:32 AM	#13
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Interior I think the 63 to 66 vents will just bolt in, however I sure like the look of the 60-62 better... the 63 -66 are designed so you can just kick it open with your foot.

08-29-2009, 08:23 AM	#14
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Interior Well i have a set of 63-66 vents on the way. And of course LMC never called me Friday, and i forgot to call them myself. __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

08-30-2009, 02:16 PM	#15
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Interior Here is some more progress. Getting the seat in, its out of a 99 suburban. Its the 2nd row seat. Had to borrow a seat base from an 88-95 chevy truck and make some brackets. I need to paint the seat base also. Attached Images __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20 Last edited by 62 short step; 08-30-2009 at 02:17 PM.

08-30-2009, 05:01 PM	#16
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: Interior That interior is looking really nice! Probably wont want to get any mud in there now.......time for paint? I know what that means!! __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

08-31-2009, 03:26 AM	#18
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: Interior Jer. I have aset of the 63-66 vents if you need them. I bough them about a month back on a whim off ebay let me know. Jake Groby __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 Last edited by jbgroby; 08-31-2009 at 03:27 AM.



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08-31-2009, 04:48 AM	#20
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: Interior Everybody changes the seat. I'd love to find a stock seat for mine. When I look at classic vehicals for sale I get pissed if somebody changed the seat I'd trade my seat for a stocker if anyone is interested..Its out of a 80s chevy PU I think. Thats what the previous owner said.. Last edited by Bazooka; 08-31-2009 at 04:51 AM.

08-31-2009, 09:40 PM	#22
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: Interior 62, where did you get your carpet, and how did it fit? __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

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