Go figure, GM Parts Direct may have NOS A/C diverter boxes - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 12-12-2015, 12:35 AM

First time I've ordered an NOS part from them and the sale went through. Didn't expect that at all. Will see what happens.

**Blue/72** · 12-12-2015, 11:06 AM

I tried the same thing a month back, ordered a part from GM and the sale went through and I paid but the next day I got an email saying they no longer carry the part even though the part was shown as available. I called the number and the lady told me they just haven't bothered to go through their whole site and take out all the parts the no longer carry. Just a heads up

**twouvakind** · 12-12-2015, 11:18 AM

Not to hijack the thread but what is the part number?

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

First time I've ordered an NOS part from them and the sale went through. Didn't expect that at all. Will see what happens.

72c105speed · 12-12-2015, 11:21 AM

Has anyone tried to repair the diverter box?

**twouvakind** · 12-12-2015, 12:10 PM

There are several posts on repairs to the flapper, just search it here.

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Originally Posted by 72c105speed

Has anyone tried to repair the diverter box?

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 12-12-2015, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue/72

I tried the same thing a month back, ordered a part from GM and the sale went through and I paid but the next day I got an email saying they no longer carry the part even though the part was shown as available. I called the number and the lady told me they just haven't bothered to go through their whole site and take out all the parts the no longer carry. Just a heads up

That's what normally happens. Didn't this time. Scheduled delivery is the 18th.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 12-12-2015, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by twouvakind

Not to hijack the thread but what is the part number?

I can't tell you that, because I'm going to buy a lot and sell them on this board. JK, the part is:

A/C Distribution (diverter) Box (Duct Air Selector) 3891276

**twouvakind** · 12-12-2015, 02:06 PM

Thanks and well....um....I personally would not be waiting by the window for the big brown truck to show up. Though stranger things have happened! Good luck and happy holiday.

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

I can't tell you that, because I'm going to buy a lot and sell them on this board. JK, the part is:

A/C Distribution (diverter) Box (Duct Air Selector) 3891276

Bigdav160 · 12-13-2015, 09:19 AM

It seems, through the years, GM has reproduced these on and off. Maybe they made another batch.

davepl · 12-13-2015, 02:12 PM

That's one of the issues with NOS. I define NOS as "made with the batche(s) intended for production" but we get a lot of "ran out of service parts and needed to make more". Door handles are a good example, since they weren't well made in later runs.

Same with dash clusters - they were made NOS for years, but they're painted silver, not plated. Still "NOS" technically though.

**twouvakind** · 12-19-2015, 09:04 PM

Out of curiosity, did the deal happen?

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 12-20-2015, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by twouvakind

Out of curiosity, did the deal happen?

Sure did, just opened the box. The diverter still has the GM sticker on it. One duct is cracked, the metal is rusted, and it appears someone has tried to install it. Refund/exchange requested. If I knew I could get away without damaging it, I'd switch the flap out with mine in "principle"......ha!

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 12-21-2015, 10:15 PM

&$*&$ GM Parts Direct. Phone call, email, still haven't heard back. Their website says "won't refund shipping" and "subject to 35% restocking fee". I say bet me.

Edit on 12-29-2015: Do yourself a favor and don't order one of these through them. No response after 7-8 contacts via email and phone messages. I've opened a "case" through one of two payment methods used.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-01-2016, 08:38 PM

The seller refunded the money and case closed. I still have an NOS diverter with a crack on one end. I'll give it a couple weeks, sell for cheap.

1st pic: The crack is just above the label I'm holding. Runs about 3/8" from the end:

2nd pic: Shows the rust. Poor pic., but the rust is minor. Still not exactly a "new" part.

hdff · 01-02-2016, 10:26 PM

WHY DID THEY REFUND YOUR MONEY and not replace it? With the refund they didn't want it back? Pm me when you get ready to sell it I may be interested! 1st dibs on it

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-03-2016, 12:18 PM

These are still readily available through GM. They have not been discontinued yet. I sell Genuine GM ones instead of the reproductions. WES

AASmedic · 02-09-2016, 02:32 AM

I can attest. I just received mine from GMPartsDirect and low and behold its the right one and in new condition. $99.99 delivered.

tristan · 02-09-2016, 07:07 AM

I don't see them on your website, can you direct me?

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

These are still readily available through GM. They have not been discontinued yet. I sell Genuine GM ones instead of the reproductions. WES

**Already Gone** · 02-09-2016, 07:46 AM

Is this something that usualy wears out/breaks on A/C trucks? Do they just crack wirh age?

Bigdav160 · 02-09-2016, 07:58 AM

The rod/lever detaches itself from the door. I haven't seen any really good fixes other than replacing it.

**Already Gone** · 02-09-2016, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigdav160

The rod/lever detaches itself from the door. I haven't seen any really good fixes other than replacing it.

Thanks for the info, I'll have to check that on my truck.

AASmedic · 02-09-2016, 12:31 PM

There is no pic on their website. It's part number 3891276. Google "GM Duct 3891276" to see photos.

tristan · 02-09-2016, 12:43 PM

Score! And they are having a sale to boot - $96.59 shipped. Thanks AASmedic!

AASmedic · 02-09-2016, 12:45 PM

Sweet!!! You bet.

12-12-2015, 12:35 AM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,292	Go figure, GM Parts Direct may have NOS A/C diverter boxes First time I've ordered an NOS part from them and the sale went through. Didn't expect that at all. Will see what happens. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

12-12-2015, 11:06 AM	#2
Blue/72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 2,376	Re: Go figure, GM Parts Direct may have NOS A/C diverter boxes I tried the same thing a month back, ordered a part from GM and the sale went through and I paid but the next day I got an email saying they no longer carry the part even though the part was shown as available. I called the number and the lady told me they just haven't bothered to go through their whole site and take out all the parts the no longer carry. Just a heads up __________________ My dad always says that HEI distributers are pointless... •1972 Custom/10 Deluxe. My first truck and I've had it since I was 7. Tilt, tach, AM/FM, 350, deep dish rally's, original paint and an increasing amount of NOS jewelry. It's always taking my money.. •1967 c10 with tach, dropped 3/5 on deep dish rally's •1972 Cheyenne Super. Sold

12-12-2015, 11:21 AM	#4
72c105speed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kentucky Posts: 172	Re: Go figure, GM Parts Direct may have NOS A/C diverter boxes Has anyone tried to repair the diverter box?

12-13-2015, 09:19 AM	#9
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Go figure, GM Parts Direct may have NOS A/C diverter boxes It seems, through the years, GM has reproduced these on and off. Maybe they made another batch. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

12-13-2015, 02:12 PM	#10
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Go figure, GM Parts Direct may have NOS A/C diverter boxes That's one of the issues with NOS. I define NOS as "made with the batche(s) intended for production" but we get a lot of "ran out of service parts and needed to make more". Door handles are a good example, since they weren't well made in later runs. Same with dash clusters - they were made NOS for years, but they're painted silver, not plated. Still "NOS" technically though. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

12-19-2015, 09:04 PM	#11
twouvakind Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,662	Re: Go figure, GM Parts Direct may have NOS A/C diverter boxes Out of curiosity, did the deal happen?

12-21-2015, 10:15 PM	#13
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,292	Re: Go figure, GM Parts Direct may have NOS A/C diverter boxes &$&$ GM Parts Direct. Phone call, email, still haven't heard back. Their website says "won't refund shipping" and "subject to 35% restocking fee". I say bet me. Edit on 12-29-2015:* Do yourself a favor and don't order one of these through them. No response after 7-8 contacts via email and phone messages. I've opened a "case" through one of two payment methods used. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 12-29-2015 at 11:27 PM.

01-01-2016, 08:38 PM	#14
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,292	Re: Go figure, GM Parts Direct may have NOS A/C diverter boxes The seller refunded the money and case closed. I still have an NOS diverter with a crack on one end. I'll give it a couple weeks, sell for cheap. 1st pic: The crack is just above the label I'm holding. Runs about 3/8" from the end: 2nd pic: Shows the rust. Poor pic., but the rust is minor. Still not exactly a "new" part. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 01-01-2016 at 08:59 PM.

01-02-2016, 10:26 PM	#15
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: Go figure, GM Parts Direct may have NOS A/C diverter boxes WHY DID THEY REFUND YOUR MONEY and not replace it? With the refund they didn't want it back? Pm me when you get ready to sell it I may be interested! 1st dibs on it __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

01-03-2016, 12:18 PM	#16
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02-09-2016, 02:32 AM	#17
AASmedic Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 773	Re: Go figure, GM Parts Direct may have NOS A/C diverter boxes I can attest. I just received mine from GMPartsDirect and low and behold its the right one and in new condition. $99.99 delivered.

02-09-2016, 07:46 AM	#19
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02-09-2016, 07:58 AM	#20
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Go figure, GM Parts Direct may have NOS A/C diverter boxes The rod/lever detaches itself from the door. I haven't seen any really good fixes other than replacing it. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

02-09-2016, 12:31 PM	#22
AASmedic Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 773	Re: Go figure, GM Parts Direct may have NOS A/C diverter boxes There is no pic on their website. It's part number 3891276. Google "GM Duct 3891276" to see photos.

02-09-2016, 12:43 PM	#23
tristan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Western PA Posts: 1,295	Re: Go figure, GM Parts Direct may have NOS A/C diverter boxes Score! And they are having a sale to boot - $96.59 shipped. Thanks AASmedic!



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02-09-2016, 12:45 PM	#24
AASmedic Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 773	Re: Go figure, GM Parts Direct may have NOS A/C diverter boxes Sweet!!! You bet.

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