Kick panel vents, needs rubber replaced - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nds1968 · 07-16-2017, 04:26 PM

Has anyone taken there's apart and replaced the rubber? What did you use as far as rubber and rivets. Could the rivets be replaced with small screws and lock nuts? Thanks, Nate

**GR8-68** · 07-16-2017, 06:23 PM

Classic industries and the other suppliers have the rivets and the replacement rubber, classic also has a bolt in replacement unit. or yes you can use machine screws and nuts if you don't care about looking original

notsolo · 07-16-2017, 07:15 PM

Long pop rivets will also work, I used 3/32 silicone sheet, cut pattern from old crinkled original.

bill3rail · 07-16-2017, 07:41 PM

I am almost positive there is a thread on how to do this, I just cannot find it. It had details with pictures IIRC. Will keep looking...

Bill

nds1968 · 07-16-2017, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GR8-68

Classic industries and the other suppliers have the rivets and the replacement rubber, classic also has a bolt in replacement unit. or yes you can use machine screws and nuts if you don't care about looking original

I'll check them out, I couldn't locate anything at a few places.

Quote:

Originally Posted by notsolo

Long pop rivets will also work, I used 3/32 silicone sheet, cut pattern from old crinkled original.

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by bill3rail

I am almost positive there is a thread on how to do this, I just cannot find it. It had details with pictures IIRC. Will keep looking...

Bill

Thanks I'll try and look for it also.

bill3rail · 07-16-2017, 08:14 PM

LMC has seal kit for about $5.00 or a complete vent for $50.00.

Bill

**HO455** · 07-16-2017, 08:49 PM

I have done the replacement and it is straight forward. My WMB thread has a write up on it on page 10 post 232. There also is a thread that was posted a couple of months ago about how to make your own seals instead of buying the repop kit. I had already spent my $4 on the kit and it wasn't worth the trouble to return them for a $2.50 or so savings.
Good luck and enjoy the project.

nds1968 · 07-16-2017, 09:55 PM

That works for me, thanks.

**GR8-68** · 07-17-2017, 05:16 AM

For 6.00 I don't see it being worth the aggravation to make your own unless you just have material laying around that will work, but that is just my .02

Here is the link to classic for gaskets

https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...rts/iv672.html

Link for complete LH unit

https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...rts/14838.html

Link for complete R unit

https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...rts/14839.html

07-16-2017, 04:26 PM	#1
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Kick panel vents, needs rubber replaced Has anyone taken there's apart and replaced the rubber? What did you use as far as rubber and rivets. Could the rivets be replaced with small screws and lock nuts? Thanks, Nate Attached Images __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

07-16-2017, 06:23 PM	#2
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Kick panel vents, needs rubber replaced Classic industries and the other suppliers have the rivets and the replacement rubber, classic also has a bolt in replacement unit. or yes you can use machine screws and nuts if you don't care about looking original __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

07-16-2017, 07:15 PM	#3
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: Kick panel vents, needs rubber replaced Long pop rivets will also work, I used 3/32 silicone sheet, cut pattern from old crinkled original. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

07-16-2017, 07:41 PM	#4
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Kick panel vents, needs rubber replaced I am almost positive there is a thread on how to do this, I just cannot find it. It had details with pictures IIRC. Will keep looking... Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

07-16-2017, 08:14 PM	#6
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Kick panel vents, needs rubber replaced LMC has seal kit for about $5.00 or a complete vent for $50.00. Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

07-16-2017, 08:49 PM	#7
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,393	Re: Kick panel vents, needs rubber replaced I have done the replacement and it is straight forward. My WMB thread has a write up on it on page 10 post 232. There also is a thread that was posted a couple of months ago about how to make your own seals instead of buying the repop kit. I had already spent my $4 on the kit and it wasn't worth the trouble to return them for a $2.50 or so savings. Good luck and enjoy the project. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

07-16-2017, 09:55 PM	#8
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Kick panel vents, needs rubber replaced That works for me, thanks. __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

07-17-2017, 05:16 AM	#9
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Kick panel vents, needs rubber replaced For 6.00 I don't see it being worth the aggravation to make your own unless you just have material laying around that will work, but that is just my .02 Here is the link to classic for gaskets https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...rts/iv672.html Link for complete LH unit https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...rts/14838.html Link for complete R unit https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...rts/14839.html __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant



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