Heater Delete Plate For Dashboard ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

54blackhornet · 02-13-2024, 03:42 PM

A fellow member that once produced the delete pieces for under the hood was also going to make one for the dashboard, did he ever offer them ? I emailed him but didn’t hear back ?

weq92f · 02-13-2024, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 54blackhornet

A fellow member that once produced the delete pieces for under the hood was also going to make one for the dashboard, did he ever offer them ? I emailed him but didn’t hear back ?

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Went down the rabbit hole on this...there were factory delete plates..but rare indeed. Here's one that appears to be rather crude:

https://www.a2metalfab.com/products/...l-delete-panel

Ebay has heater control rebuild kits that you could maybe use to build your own:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/15407149443...Bk9SR9yhx8a0Yw

There's one factory radio delete panel on eBay, but it's gonna be smaller than the heater control panel.

Hth,

-klb

54blackhornet · 02-13-2024, 06:11 PM

Thanks so much for the link !

**Palf70Step** · 02-14-2024, 07:59 AM

On an early truck, I used the opening from the heater controls and mounted a DIN style radio/stereo unit. I then used a radio delete and mounted my 3 round knobs for the Vintage air controls. I can't find the pictures on this computer. I do remember that I welded two metal tabs on each side of the opening as the heater is slightly wider than a DIN hole.
Found a couple pictures.

**landarts** · 02-14-2024, 08:21 AM

I am using a standard radio delete plate in that location. Moving controls for custom AC/Heater install into the panel below I made from an extra glove box. Panel will have ac/heater controls, two air vents, and LED rocker switches for 4x4 lighting.

**raggedjim** · 02-14-2024, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by landarts

I am using a standard radio delete plate in that location. Moving controls for custom AC/Heater install into the panel below I made from an extra glove box. Panel will have ac/heater controls, two air vents, and LED rocker switches for 4x4 lighting.

Nice work on the new gauge panel. The radio delete fits surprisingly well. Rg

**70STOVEBOLT** · 02-14-2024, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by landarts

I am using a standard radio delete plate in that location. Moving controls for custom AC/Heater install into the panel below I made from an extra glove box. Panel will have ac/heater controls, two air vents, and LED rocker switches for 4x4 lighting.

WOW!!!! I love that idea! Nice work!

**landarts** · 02-14-2024, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by raggedjim

Nice work on the new gauge panel. The radio delete fits surprisingly well. Rg

Thanks! It is a good fit for sure.

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

WOW!!!! I love that idea! Nice work!

I did not want to cut up the dash so this was a way to make it look almost factory using the bottom of a glove box lid. This allows someone to put it back to the stock if they wish. The vents are from an Old Air Products Ac install I am doing.

Here is a picture of the start of the panel.

**raggedjim** · 02-14-2024, 09:59 AM

So, what does the bigfoot button do???

Extended Power · 02-14-2024, 10:59 AM

I used a 1/2” piece of aluminum to make a filler panel.
I then used it inside of the stock heater control panel, and then decided to put the Dakota Digital control panel in it, along with my electric fuel, and fan bypass switches.

**sfont66** · 02-14-2024, 11:23 AM

X2 on the radio delete plate as a heater delete plate

Check out the factory run/sag in the paint on the ashtray

54blackhornet · 02-14-2024, 12:39 PM

You guys sure have the touch when it comes to fabrication ! Congratulations to you all !

**68 C10 Driver** · 02-14-2024, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Extended Power

I used a 1/2” piece of aluminum to make a filler panel.
I then used it inside of the stock heater control panel, and then decided to put the Dakota Digital control panel in it, along with my electric fuel, and fan bypass switches.

Where did you get the illuminated on/off switches? I like those!

custom10nut · 02-14-2024, 07:50 PM

You’re looking for the proverbial “Unicorn, with a Golden Horn,, and Mermaid on its back”.
They exist, but I’d venture to say that the Heater Control delete Plate is the rarest of rare options/parts.
To my knowledge, they only went in a few fleet trucks, destined for tropical markets.

Extended Power · 02-16-2024, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 C10 Driver

Where did you get the illuminated on/off switches? I like those!

Local auto parts store.
I’m sure they can be found on Amazon as well.

custom10nut · 02-17-2024, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by landarts

I am using a standard radio delete plate in that location. Moving controls for custom AC/Heater install into the panel below I made from an extra glove box. Panel will have ac/heater controls, two air vents, and LED rocker switches for 4x4 lighting.

That is absolutely amazing work.

**landarts** · 02-17-2024, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 C10 Driver

Where did you get the illuminated on/off switches? I like those!

They have several different switches here on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07HG...b_b_asin_title

02-13-2024, 03:42 PM	#1
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,377	Heater Delete Plate For Dashboard ? A fellow member that once produced the delete pieces for under the hood was also going to make one for the dashboard, did he ever offer them ? I emailed him but didn’t hear back ? __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

02-13-2024, 06:11 PM	#3
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,377	Re: Heater Delete Plate For Dashboard ? Thanks so much for the link ! __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

02-14-2024, 07:59 AM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,061	Re: Heater Delete Plate For Dashboard ? On an early truck, I used the opening from the heater controls and mounted a DIN style radio/stereo unit. I then used a radio delete and mounted my 3 round knobs for the Vintage air controls. I can't find the pictures on this computer. I do remember that I welded two metal tabs on each side of the opening as the heater is slightly wider than a DIN hole. Found a couple pictures. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 02-14-2024 at 08:09 AM.

02-14-2024, 08:21 AM	#5
landarts landarts Join Date: May 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 1,375	Re: Heater Delete Plate For Dashboard ? I am using a standard radio delete plate in that location. Moving controls for custom AC/Heater install into the panel below I made from an extra glove box. Panel will have ac/heater controls, two air vents, and LED rocker switches for 4x4 lighting. Attached Images __________________ Super Cheyenne aka the "Devil Cowboy" 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 72 K10 Custom 71 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer

02-14-2024, 09:59 AM	#9
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,568	Re: Heater Delete Plate For Dashboard ? So, what does the bigfoot button do??? __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

02-14-2024, 10:59 AM	#10
Extended Power Registered User Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Redcliff, Alberta Posts: 209	Re: Heater Delete Plate For Dashboard ? I used a 1/2” piece of aluminum to make a filler panel. I then used it inside of the stock heater control panel, and then decided to put the Dakota Digital control panel in it, along with my electric fuel, and fan bypass switches. Attached Images __________________ "If it ain't broken, fix it 'till it is!"

02-14-2024, 11:23 AM	#11
sfont66 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Pine City MN Posts: 357	Re: Heater Delete Plate For Dashboard ? X2 on the radio delete plate as a heater delete plate Check out the factory run/sag in the paint on the ashtray Attached Images __________________ 72 C10, Was a 350,M20, Brodix heads,Comp cam, Edelbrock intake&carb, Hedman hedders LWB. Project is now a 5.3(L33) w/PRC stage 2.5 CNC ported 243heads, BTR RedHot cam,Holley Terminator X, T56 magnum. SWB, Boyd tank. 4.5/4 Drop http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...My72c10project

02-14-2024, 12:39 PM	#12
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,377	Re: Heater Delete Plate For Dashboard ? You guys sure have the touch when it comes to fabrication ! Congratulations to you all ! __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

02-14-2024, 07:50 PM	#14
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,882	Re: Heater Delete Plate For Dashboard ? You’re looking for the proverbial “Unicorn, with a Golden Horn,, and Mermaid on its back”. They exist, but I’d venture to say that the Heater Control delete Plate is the rarest of rare options/parts. To my knowledge, they only went in a few fleet trucks, destined for tropical markets.



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