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71custom · 05-25-2003, 02:13 PM

Does any have or know a place where I can get a new A/C heater control assembly for a 1971 C/10 deluxe? Preferably new, magazine is way above my price range at the moment.

Hutch · 05-25-2003, 02:50 PM

71 Custom,
The heater A/C control's have this design problem of breaking the top lever. It can be repaired with a replacement lever.
Some of the vendors even carry a replacement lever that is made of steel.
There is also a kit which contains all three levers.
NOS GM control units go for around $125.00
Good used ones around $25.00

If your control unit is in good condition and only the broken lever syndrome, I would rebuild it with the stronger levers.
A used one that is not broken has a good chance of breaking in the near future.

Just my .02 cents worth

Have fun

71custom · 05-25-2003, 03:14 PM

I'd rather have a new one, the chrome is pretty screwed up. But thanks.

Hutch · 05-25-2003, 05:43 PM

71custom
I understand what you mean about the chrome. It seems that they have a problem with pitting after 30 years.
I found a couple on ebay just to give you an idea of value:

NOS A/C Control
Used A/C Control

Be aware the new ones do not come with the switch or cables.
As alway's be sure to check the shipping price before placing a bid.

Have fun

05-25-2003, 02:13 PM	#1
71custom Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 86	1971 A/C Heater Control Assembly Does any have or know a place where I can get a new A/C heater control assembly for a 1971 C/10 deluxe? Preferably new, magazine is way above my price range at the moment. __________________ -Never cut what you can untie-H. Thaeau Current Rides: 1971 Chevy C/10 Deluxe Kawasaki Eliminator Bike

05-25-2003, 02:50 PM	#2
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,140	71 Custom, The heater A/C control's have this design problem of breaking the top lever. It can be repaired with a replacement lever. Some of the vendors even carry a replacement lever that is made of steel. There is also a kit which contains all three levers. NOS GM control units go for around $125.00 Good used ones around $25.00 If your control unit is in good condition and only the broken lever syndrome, I would rebuild it with the stronger levers. A used one that is not broken has a good chance of breaking in the near future. Just my .02 cents worth Have fun __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

05-25-2003, 03:14 PM	#3
71custom Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 86	I'd rather have a new one, the chrome is pretty screwed up. But thanks. __________________ -Never cut what you can untie-H. Thaeau Current Rides: 1971 Chevy C/10 Deluxe Kawasaki Eliminator Bike

05-25-2003, 05:43 PM	#4
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,140	71custom I understand what you mean about the chrome. It seems that they have a problem with pitting after 30 years. I found a couple on ebay just to give you an idea of value: NOS A/C Control Used A/C Control Be aware the new ones do not come with the switch or cables. As alway's be sure to check the shipping price before placing a bid. Have fun __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS



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