Kick Panel Vents, Left vs. Right - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rickairbound1 · 11-09-2013, 05:44 PM

Guys,

I forgot to mark my left and right kick panel air vents on my 72 C10 when I took them off. They are clearly different on the back side but I can't tell which one is the left or right. Appreciate any assistance.

Thanks, Rick

**Daddy Brim** · 11-10-2013, 10:04 AM

Hope this helps. First pic is the left one, second is the right one.

rickairbound1 · 11-10-2013, 05:36 PM

Thanks DB

DWilbur · 11-10-2013, 10:46 PM

Daddy Brim
Those vent look new. The one in my truck are old and the rubber is missing. I have not been aboe to find new ones.

Vova · 11-11-2013, 12:52 AM

Speaking of vents, how do you remove them?

**Daddy Brim** · 11-11-2013, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DWilbur

Daddy Brim
Those vent look new. The one in my truck are old and the rubber is missing. I have not been aboe to find new ones.

I replaced the seal. you need to drill out the rivets replace the seal and put in new rivets.

**Daddy Brim** · 11-11-2013, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vova

Speaking of vents, how do you remove them?

On the inside of the vent the top shaft is spring loaded. Pull down on top shaft, tilt and it will come right out.

Andy4639 · 11-11-2013, 10:59 AM

On a non AC cab I don't think it matters which one is which since they both are manual. Not 100% sure of this but can't see why it would matter though.
AC cab the passenger side is vacum operated so it's obvious which one it is.

U can buy the new gaskets from most vendor on here.

Cordless57 · 11-11-2013, 07:42 PM

Where can I buy a new vent? My drivers side vent was replaced by a plastic bag stuffed into the vent opening.

Vova · 11-11-2013, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daddy Brim

On the inside of the vent the top shaft is spring loaded. Pull down on top shaft, tilt and it will come right out.

Thanks, I was pushing up

Andy4639 · 11-12-2013, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cordless57

Where can I buy a new vent? My drivers side vent was replaced by a plastic bag stuffed into the vent opening.

I've never seen a new one. More than likely u will have to buy a old used one.

Rogerlumibao · 02-02-2020, 08:08 AM

Looking at replacing mine and just ran into these online, they are in back order but looks like your able to find em on Ebay or other sites depending on who had them now.

this is from LMC.

Andy4639 · 02-02-2020, 10:01 AM

I found them at LMC also Manes carry them as well.

**HO455** · 02-02-2020, 03:05 PM

I replaced the seals on mine. Here is a link to my repair thread. Scroll down to post 232.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...698377&page=10

lutronjim · 02-02-2020, 11:46 PM

I replaced seals on mine. When trying to drill out rivets, most would just spin. Solved by using dremel to cut off head - much faster

notsolo · 02-03-2020, 07:53 AM

Instead of the 10 cent foam, I used silicone sheet, cut oval, pop rivet in place.

**lousyflyer** · 02-03-2020, 03:12 PM

I have replaced the rivets with 8-32 screws and locking nuts and also used pop rivets with backup washers.

Either way works just as well. Just dont try the pop rivet method without the washers, as they tend to pull through the thin metal without popping. They make a special washer for this purpose. Save yourself some time and head to a real hardware store. Or you can order a bag of them from Grainger, like I did.

I think there's about 480 washers left in my bag.

11-09-2013, 05:44 PM	#1
rickairbound1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 88	Kick Panel Vents, Left vs. Right Guys, I forgot to mark my left and right kick panel air vents on my 72 C10 when I took them off. They are clearly different on the back side but I can't tell which one is the left or right. Appreciate any assistance. Thanks, Rick

11-10-2013, 10:04 AM	#2
Daddy Brim Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 632	Re: Kick Panel Vents, Left vs. Right Hope this helps. First pic is the left one, second is the right one. Attached Images __________________ I'm sorry I called you stupid. I thought you knew already. 67 C-20 Custom Camper 68 Nova 396 it does wheelies 2005 Buick Century the one the wife drives 1989 Toyota Tercel to drive when I can't put gas in the first 2.

11-10-2013, 05:36 PM	#3
rickairbound1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 88	Re: Kick Panel Vents, Left vs. Right Thanks DB

11-10-2013, 10:46 PM	#4
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: Kick Panel Vents, Left vs. Right Daddy Brim Those vent look new. The one in my truck are old and the rubber is missing. I have not been aboe to find new ones.

11-11-2013, 12:52 AM	#5
Vova Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los gatos ca Posts: 1,299	Re: Kick Panel Vents, Left vs. Right Speaking of vents, how do you remove them?

11-11-2013, 10:59 AM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Kick Panel Vents, Left vs. Right On a non AC cab I don't think it matters which one is which since they both are manual. Not 100% sure of this but can't see why it would matter though. AC cab the passenger side is vacum operated so it's obvious which one it is. U can buy the new gaskets from most vendor on here. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-11-2013, 07:42 PM	#9
Cordless57 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 83	Re: Kick Panel Vents, Left vs. Right Where can I buy a new vent? My drivers side vent was replaced by a plastic bag stuffed into the vent opening.

02-02-2020, 08:08 AM	#12
Rogerlumibao Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 11	Re: Kick Panel Vents, Left vs. Right Looking at replacing mine and just ran into these online, they are in back order but looks like your able to find em on Ebay or other sites depending on who had them now. this is from LMC. Attached Images

02-02-2020, 10:01 AM	#13
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Kick Panel Vents, Left vs. Right I found them at LMC also Manes carry them as well. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-02-2020, 03:05 PM	#14
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,817	Re: Kick Panel Vents, Left vs. Right I replaced the seals on mine. Here is a link to my repair thread. Scroll down to post 232. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...698377&page=10 __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

02-02-2020, 11:46 PM	#15
lutronjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dunwoody,Ga Posts: 443	Re: Kick Panel Vents, Left vs. Right I replaced seals on mine. When trying to drill out rivets, most would just spin. Solved by using dremel to cut off head - much faster

02-03-2020, 07:53 AM	#16
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,451	Re: Kick Panel Vents, Left vs. Right Instead of the 10 cent foam, I used silicone sheet, cut oval, pop rivet in place. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

02-03-2020, 03:12 PM	#17
lousyflyer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Garden City, GA Posts: 294	Re: Kick Panel Vents, Left vs. Right I have replaced the rivets with 8-32 screws and locking nuts and also used pop rivets with backup washers. Either way works just as well. Just dont try the pop rivet method without the washers, as they tend to pull through the thin metal without popping. They make a special washer for this purpose. Save yourself some time and head to a real hardware store. Or you can order a bag of them from Grainger, like I did. I think there's about 480 washers left in my bag.



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