AC Hose swap? Opinions welcome - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

phlegm · 11-04-2019, 10:27 AM

I have been posting a lot more as I am finally getting my C10 back in shape. Its an AC Cab. Since I am swapping the gas tank (see other thread) I thought while it was stuck in the garage I would clear coat some rusty spots and freshen up the Dash Gauges. I did them last night with orange paint and wipe down. I am short an LED or two and have a couple of sockets that arent working right so waiting on those to come in tomorrow.

My question is, while I have the Dash out should I go ahead and replace the vent hoses? and if so Plastic or cloth covered?

I hear some rattling in them when the fan is on but looking at them they look to be in decent shape, and I hear it can be a little trying. My other thought was to run the fan and get a shop vac or two out and put them up to the vents while the trash is being pushed around.

Any ideas? I know someone has been in this spot.

thanks!

Andy4639 · 11-04-2019, 10:31 AM

Most times it's inside the box on the passenger side in the fan area also on the outside behind the passenger side hood hinge. It's a little time consuming job but it can be done.
If the truck has sat for a long time best suggestion is pull the boxes a part and clean them out good.

phlegm · 11-04-2019, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Most times it's inside the box on the passenger side in the fan area also on the outside behind the passenger side hood hinge. It's a little time consuming job but it can be done.
If the truck has sat for a long time best suggestion is pull the boxes a part and clean them out good.

Great advice, thanks!

11-04-2019, 10:27 AM	#1
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	AC Hose swap? Opinions welcome I have been posting a lot more as I am finally getting my C10 back in shape. Its an AC Cab. Since I am swapping the gas tank (see other thread) I thought while it was stuck in the garage I would clear coat some rusty spots and freshen up the Dash Gauges. I did them last night with orange paint and wipe down. I am short an LED or two and have a couple of sockets that arent working right so waiting on those to come in tomorrow. My question is, while I have the Dash out should I go ahead and replace the vent hoses? and if so Plastic or cloth covered? I hear some rattling in them when the fan is on but looking at them they look to be in decent shape, and I hear it can be a little trying. My other thought was to run the fan and get a shop vac or two out and put them up to the vents while the trash is being pushed around. Any ideas? I know someone has been in this spot. thanks! __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

11-04-2019, 10:31 AM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: AC Hose swap? Opinions welcome Most times it's inside the box on the passenger side in the fan area also on the outside behind the passenger side hood hinge. It's a little time consuming job but it can be done. If the truck has sat for a long time best suggestion is pull the boxes a part and clean them out good. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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