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TomJohnston · 09-30-2009, 05:35 PM

I need to replace all of the ventilation hose in the cab of my '70 c10. It sat in my dad's shed for two years while not being used and the mice decided it would make a pretty good hotel. As you can imagine the stench was pretty bad. Now everything is cleaned out except all the hoses fell apart when I took them out. I'm looking at the LMC set - they seem pretty reasonable. Anyone done this and can you give me any tips on what to do or not do?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 09-30-2009, 07:54 PM

If you don't have AC it is pretty straight forward. I always tape the ends on the dash fittings with electrical tape.

Jim

TomJohnston · 10-01-2009, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimKshortstep4x4

If you don't have AC it is pretty straight forward.

Jim

Well it does have AC. The big problem is the hose from the plenum that goes all the way across the steering whell to the driver side vent. I'd really like to get this done before it gets too cold up here. I'll be storing it for the real winter but I have a few uses for it before then.

PanelDeland · 10-01-2009, 06:41 PM

Any of the BB vendors can supply the hoses.They are a pain to get to but fairly easy to install otherwise.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-01-2009, 07:26 PM

AC is a different story!

It will help to pull the dash and the glove box. Not sure how anyone else does it but I blocked the driver's side hose fitting and only installed the passenger side hose to the remaining fitting. It gives the driver more air and it frees up some space. It does cause the passenger side to lose airflow, though.

Jim

TomJohnston · 10-02-2009, 08:46 AM

Do you have a good resource for pulling the dash? I was hoping that I wouldn't have to do major reconstruction.

**lks dcvn** · 10-02-2009, 11:11 AM

The dash is pretty simple - seems like I do it once a month...It now takes me 5-10 mins to pull the dash.

Instructions here:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post1332032

TomJohnston · 10-02-2009, 11:13 AM

Oh, you mean like the instrument cluster. I thought you were maybe talking about a big chunk of metal or something.

09-30-2009, 05:35 PM	#1
TomJohnston Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: somewhere, MN Posts: 110	ventilation hoses I need to replace all of the ventilation hose in the cab of my '70 c10. It sat in my dad's shed for two years while not being used and the mice decided it would make a pretty good hotel. As you can imagine the stench was pretty bad. Now everything is cleaned out except all the hoses fell apart when I took them out. I'm looking at the LMC set - they seem pretty reasonable. Anyone done this and can you give me any tips on what to do or not do?

09-30-2009, 07:54 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: ventilation hoses If you don't have AC it is pretty straight forward. I always tape the ends on the dash fittings with electrical tape. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

10-01-2009, 06:41 PM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: ventilation hoses Any of the BB vendors can supply the hoses.They are a pain to get to but fairly easy to install otherwise. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-01-2009, 07:26 PM	#5
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: ventilation hoses AC is a different story! It will help to pull the dash and the glove box. Not sure how anyone else does it but I blocked the driver's side hose fitting and only installed the passenger side hose to the remaining fitting. It gives the driver more air and it frees up some space. It does cause the passenger side to lose airflow, though. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

10-02-2009, 08:46 AM	#6
TomJohnston Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: somewhere, MN Posts: 110	Re: ventilation hoses Do you have a good resource for pulling the dash? I was hoping that I wouldn't have to do major reconstruction.

10-02-2009, 11:11 AM	#7
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: ventilation hoses The dash is pretty simple - seems like I do it once a month...It now takes me 5-10 mins to pull the dash. Instructions here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post1332032

10-02-2009, 11:13 AM	#8
TomJohnston Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: somewhere, MN Posts: 110	Re: ventilation hoses Oh, you mean like the instrument cluster. I thought you were maybe talking about a big chunk of metal or something.



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