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teeitup · 01-28-2005, 02:39 PM

OK, I'm tearing apart some AC controls, is there any easy way to get the chrome knob off without breaking it or scarring it up? Thanks for the help, Randy

67ChevyRedneck · 01-28-2005, 02:52 PM

I used a rag and a pair of pliers. It will come off with a little tug. Grab it on the flat sides.

Bob Moore · 01-28-2005, 03:02 PM

I have used a pair of needle nose and levered them off. Doesn't seem to damage the knob that way but if you have new knobs use the previous method - just don't twist or bend them at all.

Good luck - Bob

junkyardjohn · 01-28-2005, 03:31 PM

I USE A CLAW HAMMER (THE NAIL PULLING END) WITH A RAG UNDERNEATH, TO PREVENT SCRATCHES. WORKS GREAT.

JOHN

**jamie72** · 01-28-2005, 08:10 PM

i take i popaine tourch heat up the lever arm then i slid a pair of needle nose under the knob and pry it off.
jamie

Hutch · 01-29-2005, 04:24 AM

Randy

You might try to use something made out of wood or plastic.

Who knows you might even be able to market it. :- )

*Gee_Emm* · 01-29-2005, 09:54 AM

Try letting some penetrating oil sit in the knob over night. I just had to do this a couple days ago. I used needle nose pliers and a rag. I didn't grab the knob but instead used the pliers to pry the knobs off from the backside. If you take your time everything will work out without damage.

purple gas · 01-29-2005, 12:22 PM

A little electrical tape wound around the needle nose plyers, or some heat shrink might prevent scratches too.

**southern parts** · 01-29-2005, 12:52 PM

I`ve been using the knobs from mid 70`s vans. They look the same as the trucks and come off the levers alot easier. I use a pair of side cutters to cut the originals off.That way I dont damage the levers. Woody

01-28-2005, 02:39 PM	#1
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	a ??? for you guys OK, I'm tearing apart some AC controls, is there any easy way to get the chrome knob off without breaking it or scarring it up? Thanks for the help, Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

01-28-2005, 02:52 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	I used a rag and a pair of pliers. It will come off with a little tug. Grab it on the flat sides. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-28-2005, 03:02 PM	#3
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Knobs I have used a pair of needle nose and levered them off. Doesn't seem to damage the knob that way but if you have new knobs use the previous method - just don't twist or bend them at all. Good luck - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

01-28-2005, 03:31 PM	#4
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	I USE A CLAW HAMMER (THE NAIL PULLING END) WITH A RAG UNDERNEATH, TO PREVENT SCRATCHES. WORKS GREAT. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST Last edited by junkyardjohn; 01-29-2005 at 03:04 PM.

01-28-2005, 08:10 PM	#5
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	i take i popaine tourch heat up the lever arm then i slid a pair of needle nose under the knob and pry it off. jamie __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

01-29-2005, 04:24 AM	#6
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Randy You might try to use something made out of wood or plastic. Who knows you might even be able to market it. :- ) __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

01-29-2005, 09:54 AM	#7
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Try letting some penetrating oil sit in the knob over night. I just had to do this a couple days ago. I used needle nose pliers and a rag. I didn't grab the knob but instead used the pliers to pry the knobs off from the backside. If you take your time everything will work out without damage.

01-29-2005, 12:22 PM	#8
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 691	A little electrical tape wound around the needle nose plyers, or some heat shrink might prevent scratches too. __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

01-29-2005, 12:52 PM	#9
southern parts Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Elberton Ga. Posts: 3,470	I`ve been using the knobs from mid 70`s vans. They look the same as the trucks and come off the levers alot easier. I use a pair of side cutters to cut the originals off.That way I dont damage the levers. Woody



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