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rsavage · 12-31-2011, 06:25 PM

I am going to need to replace the AC dash control on my Blazer. Anyone have any experience with the counterpart brand repop? Any others out there? Recommendations?

**leddzepp** · 12-31-2011, 06:34 PM

I would look for an OEM one here on the parts board, or put a want-to-buy ad on the parts board. Teeitup or Tkorinek would probably have one.

ChevLoRay · 12-31-2011, 11:11 PM

What is a used one worth? I say "used" because I have an extra one. Can't swear that all is well. My truck had an auxillary switch on it to engage the clutch on the compressor. It could have been a problem elsewhere, but it's the original '69 AC/Heat controller from my truck. I won't be running factory air since I had to replace my air cab with a non-air cab. Yep, sux to be me, huh?

Lee H · 12-31-2011, 11:48 PM

Do not buy counter part! You will hate it. I bought one from the the Truck Shop and was highly disappointed. I could not spend $250 fast enough for an NOS one. I went back and looked at receipt, was $160 plus S&H and included a new switch on fleabay.
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rsavage · 01-01-2012, 12:22 AM

I have two oem. They both need rebuilding and both of the face plates have been off before, which means most of the tabs are gone. Can't decide whether to just order the new arms and rebuild or buy a repop. I am not real interested in paying $250-300 for an NOS as I am not sure that the arms will hold up any better than the originals I have had break. I was hoping the Counterpart repop was viable. What was the problem with it Lee H?

sameyrasmea72 · 01-01-2012, 12:51 AM

The last GM one I bought from the local chevy house was $127 with a discount.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-01-2012, 01:48 AM

Rebuild the one you have, it's not too hard, I did it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=245558

rsavage · 01-01-2012, 09:04 AM

Sameyrasmea- Never thought that they would still be available. I'll do some checking tomorrow.
67ChevyRedneck- I have replaced arms before myself. The face plate retention tabs were made to be bent about once, that's why most break off. I was interested in starting out with a fresh new unit if it was any good, that's why I was wondering about other's experiences with it (counterpart).

sameyrasmea72 · 01-01-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rsavage

Sameyrasmea- Never thought that they would still be available. I'll do some checking tomorrow.
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These were used on other applications besides trucks so they should still be available. Part# 01222890.....Jason

67ChevyRedneck · 01-01-2012, 01:54 PM

I found that part # on GMpartsdirect.com for $118 + S&H. You have to drop the zero for it to come up in their search engine. 1222890 There's no pic and all it says is "CONTROL."

That's pretty cool they're still available.

Lee H · 01-01-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I found that part # on GMpartsdirect.com for $118 + S&H. You have to drop the zero for it to come up in their search engine. 1222890 There's no pic and all it says is "CONTROL."

That's pretty cool they're still available.

That's cool! They also list the switch #3857992 for $10.32 each, in a 2 pack. Looks like I'll be placing an order for future use.

rsavage · 01-01-2012, 04:36 PM

I found the same thing, put one in "my cart" and tried to check out to no avail as it disappeared from the cart each time. I'll try during business hours, but I have a sneaking suspicion it isn't available. I know it will work for 65 and 66 Impalas, but didn't know of any others.

12-31-2011, 06:25 PM	#1
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	AC Control Quality? I am going to need to replace the AC dash control on my Blazer. Anyone have any experience with the counterpart brand repop? Any others out there? Recommendations? __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

12-31-2011, 06:34 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,005	Re: AC Control Quality? I would look for an OEM one here on the parts board, or put a want-to-buy ad on the parts board. Teeitup or Tkorinek would probably have one. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

12-31-2011, 11:48 PM	#4
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,143	Re: AC Control Quality? Do not buy counter part! You will hate it. I bought one from the the Truck Shop and was highly disappointed. I could not spend $250 fast enough for an NOS one. I went back and looked at receipt, was $160 plus S&H and included a new switch on fleabay. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703 Last edited by Lee H; 01-01-2012 at 05:29 PM. Reason: update

01-01-2012, 12:22 AM	#5
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: AC Control Quality? I have two oem. They both need rebuilding and both of the face plates have been off before, which means most of the tabs are gone. Can't decide whether to just order the new arms and rebuild or buy a repop. I am not real interested in paying $250-300 for an NOS as I am not sure that the arms will hold up any better than the originals I have had break. I was hoping the Counterpart repop was viable. What was the problem with it Lee H? __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-01-2012, 12:51 AM	#6
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: AC Control Quality? The last GM one I bought from the local chevy house was $127 with a discount. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

12-31-2011, 11:11 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: AC Control Quality? What is a used one worth? I say "used" because I have an extra one. Can't swear that all is well. My truck had an auxillary switch on it to engage the clutch on the compressor. It could have been a problem elsewhere, but it's the original '69 AC/Heat controller from my truck. I won't be running factory air since I had to replace my air cab with a non-air cab. Yep, sux to be me, huh? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-01-2012, 01:48 AM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: AC Control Quality? Rebuild the one you have, it's not too hard, I did it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=245558 __________________ 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!

01-01-2012, 09:04 AM	#8
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: AC Control Quality? Sameyrasmea- Never thought that they would still be available. I'll do some checking tomorrow. 67ChevyRedneck- I have replaced arms before myself. The face plate retention tabs were made to be bent about once, that's why most break off. I was interested in starting out with a fresh new unit if it was any good, that's why I was wondering about other's experiences with it (counterpart). __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-01-2012, 01:54 PM	#10
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: AC Control Quality? I found that part # on GMpartsdirect.com for $118 + S&H. You have to drop the zero for it to come up in their search engine. 1222890 There's no pic and all it says is "CONTROL." That's pretty cool they're still available. __________________ 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!

01-01-2012, 04:36 PM	#12
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: AC Control Quality? I found the same thing, put one in "my cart" and tried to check out to no avail as it disappeared from the cart each time. I'll try during business hours, but I have a sneaking suspicion it isn't available. I know it will work for 65 and 66 Impalas, but didn't know of any others. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7



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