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bagged91 · 03-07-2005, 04:45 PM

I just got this heater control today. It was supposed to be an A/C controler but it isn't. The one on top is an a/c control, the one on the bottom is the one in question...

Thanks in advance....
L8R - Joe

**CPNE** · 03-07-2005, 04:46 PM

Non A/c from a GM car is my guess

Bob Moore · 03-07-2005, 05:09 PM

Non AC (regular heater) from a 65/66 full size Chevrolet. They are much better looking than the normal PU heater control. One of the levers (the temp) operates backwards from the truck. I had to install a bellcrank to make it work properly. You also need the AC adapter bracket to mount it in the dash.

They just look soooooooooo much better.

**uncle** · 03-07-2005, 05:09 PM

If it looks just like the truck control, but without the fan switch on the left, it's out of a 65/66 Impala. I can't see your pics because of my virus control.

sdkid · 03-07-2005, 10:04 PM

Great...One more project to find parts for now. I'm adding that to the list.

Bob Moore · 03-08-2005, 12:58 AM

SDkid

Believe me it is worth it in looks.

Bob

sdkid · 03-08-2005, 01:09 AM

Soooooo...explain the bellcrank in more detail.

68C15 · 03-08-2005, 08:08 AM

Bob Moore · 03-08-2005, 07:01 PM

Here are some pictures of the instalation

The temp lever moves opposite of what the truck needs. The bellcrank came from mid to late seventies Chev PU heater or AC set-up. Don't remember which one in particular. The other thing I had to do was modify the air flow cable on the bottom of the housing. If I figured this out then most of you that want to also can do it. I am not a great thinker by any means.

One other nice touch with this is that it uses 2 lights for nighttime just like the AC controls.

I'll try to answer other questions if needed - Bob

Bob Moore · 03-08-2005, 07:06 PM

I am learning this as I go. Next time pictures will be done properly. Just scroll off to the side to view them.

Once again - Sorry - Bob

woodyjeff · 03-08-2005, 07:23 PM

The air flow cable is real easy the dowel that the cable goes onto goes both ways and sticks out the top for running the fan switch. So what I did was got a longer cable and moved it to come from the other side of that controller and mounted on top. To do this I had to drill a hole on the top to mount it to but it works great. If you mount the cable on top like I did make sure you get a long enough cable so that it doesn't make any hard bends, I think I used the one for the temp control because it is so long. I hadn't figured how to set up the temp control yet so I will have to go get a bellcrank cause that looks great.

Brainchild · 03-08-2005, 07:41 PM

I like the looks of that little mod.Thanks for teh pics Bob,now just to fond a controllor,and a bellcrank.

724wdcopper · 03-08-2005, 08:11 PM

here's one on ebay, but it's a little rough.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...sPageName=WDVW

Bob Moore · 03-08-2005, 08:18 PM

The controller needs to have the adapter like the AC control. Will post pic on Wednesday. The e-bay item does not show that part.

Good luck - Bob

724wdcopper · 03-08-2005, 08:41 PM

hmmmm. yes, please post pics. man, there are just too many things to buy!

sdkid · 03-08-2005, 11:06 PM

Thank you Bob. The pics seal the deal. My '70 will have that control.

**pjmoreland** · 03-09-2005, 12:32 AM

That's the first time I've seen a 67 cigarette lighter (on Bob Moore's truck)! I had a 67 truck and searched and searched for one of those for 12 years. The AM/FM radio with the small knobs as well looks great!

Bob Moore · 03-09-2005, 07:48 PM

As promised more pics. One picture shows the reversal on the air flow flapper. On the left side you can see the original factory tab for the normal set-up. I added the same type of set-up on the reverse side due to the reversed action of the car controller cable movement. Someone talked about mounting it from the top. This just seemed easier to me. This picture is taken from the floor looking up at the bottom of the heater ductwork.

The other picture shows the adaptor bracket need to install the car heater in the truck. This same piece is used to install an AC controller in the truck. Notice the empty holes at the edges are the same distance apart as the normal truck heater control. I think the adaptor comes from the car as well as from the truck.

Also thanks for the comments on my 67 cig. lighter and radio knobs. Nobody noticed the Hand Throttle w/67 knob

sdkid · 03-10-2005, 11:57 PM

Step one complete. I'm on my way.

03-07-2005, 04:45 PM	#1
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03-07-2005, 04:46 PM	#2
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03-07-2005, 05:09 PM	#3
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Non AC (regular heater) from a 65/66 full size Chevrolet. They are much better looking than the normal PU heater control. One of the levers (the temp) operates backwards from the truck. I had to install a bellcrank to make it work properly. You also need the AC adapter bracket to mount it in the dash. They just look soooooooooo much better. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-07-2005, 05:09 PM	#4
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	A/C Control If it looks just like the truck control, but without the fan switch on the left, it's out of a 65/66 Impala. I can't see your pics because of my virus control.

03-07-2005, 10:04 PM	#5
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Great...One more project to find parts for now. I'm adding that to the list. __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

03-08-2005, 12:58 AM	#6
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	SDkid Believe me it is worth it in looks. Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-08-2005, 01:09 AM	#7
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Soooooo...explain the bellcrank in more detail. __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

03-08-2005, 08:08 AM	#8
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03-08-2005, 07:01 PM	#9
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Pictures installed Here are some pictures of the instalation The temp lever moves opposite of what the truck needs. The bellcrank came from mid to late seventies Chev PU heater or AC set-up. Don't remember which one in particular. The other thing I had to do was modify the air flow cable on the bottom of the housing. If I figured this out then most of you that want to also can do it. I am not a great thinker by any means. One other nice touch with this is that it uses 2 lights for nighttime just like the AC controls. I'll try to answer other questions if needed - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-08-2005, 07:06 PM	#10
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Sorry guys/gals I am learning this as I go. Next time pictures will be done properly. Just scroll off to the side to view them. Once again - Sorry - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-08-2005, 07:23 PM	#11
woodyjeff Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 32	The air flow cable is real easy the dowel that the cable goes onto goes both ways and sticks out the top for running the fan switch. So what I did was got a longer cable and moved it to come from the other side of that controller and mounted on top. To do this I had to drill a hole on the top to mount it to but it works great. If you mount the cable on top like I did make sure you get a long enough cable so that it doesn't make any hard bends, I think I used the one for the temp control because it is so long. I hadn't figured how to set up the temp control yet so I will have to go get a bellcrank cause that looks great. __________________ 70 Custom-10 LWB

03-08-2005, 07:41 PM	#12
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I like the looks of that little mod.Thanks for teh pics Bob,now just to fond a controllor,and a bellcrank. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

03-08-2005, 08:11 PM	#13
724wdcopper graphic designer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 841	here's one on ebay, but it's a little rough. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...sPageName=WDVW

03-08-2005, 08:18 PM	#14
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	The controller needs to have the adapter like the AC control. Will post pic on Wednesday. The e-bay item does not show that part. Good luck - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-08-2005, 08:41 PM	#15
724wdcopper graphic designer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 841	hmmmm. yes, please post pics. man, there are just too many things to buy!



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03-08-2005, 11:06 PM	#16
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Thank you Bob. The pics seal the deal. My '70 will have that control. __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

03-09-2005, 12:32 AM	#17
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,791	That's the first time I've seen a 67 cigarette lighter (on Bob Moore's truck)! I had a 67 truck and searched and searched for one of those for 12 years. The AM/FM radio with the small knobs as well looks great!

03-09-2005, 07:48 PM	#18
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	As promised more pics. One picture shows the reversal on the air flow flapper. On the left side you can see the original factory tab for the normal set-up. I added the same type of set-up on the reverse side due to the reversed action of the car controller cable movement. Someone talked about mounting it from the top. This just seemed easier to me. This picture is taken from the floor looking up at the bottom of the heater ductwork. The other picture shows the adaptor bracket need to install the car heater in the truck. This same piece is used to install an AC controller in the truck. Notice the empty holes at the edges are the same distance apart as the normal truck heater control. I think the adaptor comes from the car as well as from the truck. Also thanks for the comments on my 67 cig. lighter and radio knobs. Nobody noticed the Hand Throttle w/67 knob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-10-2005, 11:57 PM	#19
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Step one complete. I'm on my way. __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

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