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LS1 K-5 Blazer · 09-30-2002, 09:11 PM

Well finally got my k-5 registered and I am starting work on the interior. So here goes
How hard is it to fix the heater controls?
Where did you guys mount speakers?
How about some good front seats. Don't have to be stock I am not going for a stock restore. Just something nice and comfortable to drive around and show off.

useRc10 · 09-30-2002, 09:17 PM

seats from a minivan (mine are out of a dodge) work pretty well...no adjustments needed for height, just bolted in
-Nick

barn9 · 10-01-2002, 12:10 AM

Plenty of options on the seats, I found a cheap used one to use while I had my original rebuilt and re-covered.
As far as heater controls, the parts are easily available to rebuild them, just watch very closely how you take things apart, because if you don't, it can be like a jigsaw puzzle (especially if you have air) going back together. I took mine apart, ordered parts, and then when I went to put it all back together 3 weeks later, memory failure (hold the memory and old age jokes Andy, I can feel you ready to pounce, he-hee!).
As far as speakers, remember your truck is your friend, and it's not nice to butcher your friends!

LS1 K-5 Blazer · 10-01-2002, 12:32 AM

Yeah the Blazer is totally unmolested except for where the radio is. Everything works even the dash pad is all original. I have the LMC catalog and just bought all new weather stripping and it goes to the body shop in a week to get a fresh coat of paint. I guess I can build some sort of kick panels and put the speakers there.

Longhorn Man · 10-01-2002, 12:45 AM

Hey Barn, i suffer from CRS too man, no jokes coming from me! (CRS..Can't Remember Sh!t)
I have 2 words for taking apart somethign when you suffer from CRS...
DIGI-CAM!
A wonderfull tool...yes, I said tool.:p

MStokes · 10-01-2002, 09:41 AM

I just tore my dash apart last night to try to fix (or at least modify) my heater/defrost controls so that I have defrost now that it is starting to get cold. I also had a new set of hoses which I ended up being a real pain to put in. The truck has AC and the fit on most of the hoses is tight, tight, tight.

When I got things apart, I discovered that my flapper valve in the duct work was cracked and broken. I got it set in the correct position so that I at least have defrost now. What kind of fix is possible for this valve. It is available as a replacement part for purchase or am I looking at having to fab something?

I'm definitely not looking forward to tearing the dash apart again sometime in the future to finish the job.

**smitty62** · 10-01-2002, 10:52 AM

Those flapper valves are readily available from the truck aftermarket--LMC, Early Classic, etc---about $40

nate68 · 10-01-2002, 12:36 PM

find some buckets that YOU like and think are comfy, fab up some mounts and there ya go.

i drove a 97 chevy with buckets and i HATED THEM! but a lot of people think they're great.

09-30-2002, 09:11 PM	#1
LS1 K-5 Blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bremerton, Wa Posts: 102	Some interior questions Well finally got my k-5 registered and I am starting work on the interior. So here goes How hard is it to fix the heater controls? Where did you guys mount speakers? How about some good front seats. Don't have to be stock I am not going for a stock restore. Just something nice and comfortable to drive around and show off. __________________ Mike Friend 2004 Chevy Silverado 4x4 1971 K-5 Blazer

09-30-2002, 09:17 PM	#2
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	seats from a minivan (mine are out of a dodge) work pretty well...no adjustments needed for height, just bolted in -Nick __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

10-01-2002, 12:10 AM	#3
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Plenty of options on the seats, I found a cheap used one to use while I had my original rebuilt and re-covered. As far as heater controls, the parts are easily available to rebuild them, just watch very closely how you take things apart, because if you don't, it can be like a jigsaw puzzle (especially if you have air) going back together. I took mine apart, ordered parts, and then when I went to put it all back together 3 weeks later, memory failure (hold the memory and old age jokes Andy, I can feel you ready to pounce, he-hee!). As far as speakers, remember your truck is your friend, and it's not nice to butcher your friends! __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

10-01-2002, 12:32 AM	#4
LS1 K-5 Blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bremerton, Wa Posts: 102	Yeah the Blazer is totally unmolested except for where the radio is. Everything works even the dash pad is all original. I have the LMC catalog and just bought all new weather stripping and it goes to the body shop in a week to get a fresh coat of paint. I guess I can build some sort of kick panels and put the speakers there. __________________ Mike Friend 2004 Chevy Silverado 4x4 1971 K-5 Blazer

10-01-2002, 09:41 AM	#6
MStokes Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 164	I just tore my dash apart last night to try to fix (or at least modify) my heater/defrost controls so that I have defrost now that it is starting to get cold. I also had a new set of hoses which I ended up being a real pain to put in. The truck has AC and the fit on most of the hoses is tight, tight, tight. When I got things apart, I discovered that my flapper valve in the duct work was cracked and broken. I got it set in the correct position so that I at least have defrost now. What kind of fix is possible for this valve. It is available as a replacement part for purchase or am I looking at having to fab something? I'm definitely not looking forward to tearing the dash apart again sometime in the future to finish the job. __________________ 1972 C-10 LWB, 400/350, 2WD 1972 C-20 Custom Camper, 350/350, 4WD (Converted)

10-01-2002, 12:45 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Hey Barn, i suffer from CRS too man, no jokes coming from me! (CRS..Can't Remember Sh!t) I have 2 words for taking apart somethign when you suffer from CRS... DIGI-CAM! A wonderfull tool...yes, I said tool.:p

10-01-2002, 10:52 AM	#7
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	Those flapper valves are readily available from the truck aftermarket--LMC, Early Classic, etc---about $40 __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

10-01-2002, 12:36 PM	#8
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	find some buckets that YOU like and think are comfy, fab up some mounts and there ya go. i drove a 97 chevy with buckets and i HATED THEM! but a lot of people think they're great. __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.



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