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paulbrgr9999 · 11-24-2020, 12:50 PM

How do I get this chrome piece off of the dash to get the leaves out of the air duct? I don't see any screws to remove it.

**4x41971SWB** · 11-24-2020, 01:09 PM

They are in the back. Located at 9 and 3 o'clock position.

Ptjsk · 11-24-2020, 01:10 PM

You have to take out the glovebox liner. Reach around and take the AC hoses off both sides located on the backside of the vent, plus the diverter housing on the backside of the vent. Then you will see how it remains in place.

Really though, the hardest part is removing the glove box liner without damaging it. Almost impossible for me, so I just order the new liner. They're relatively cheap.

Pat

MAC71Cheyenne · 11-24-2020, 01:24 PM

Have a shop vac? You can take off the duct to the heater box and stick the vac hose into it and suck all the grup out that way. Way it looks might have to do them all. But at least you don't have to take the glove box out.
When I got mine it had 50 years of leaves, pine needles and dirt in there. Had to clean up any way so shop vac and leaf blower did the trick...��

paulbrgr9999 · 11-24-2020, 01:37 PM

Thank you all for the responses. I have a Shop-Vac so I think I'll try that method. I had parked my truck under an enormous tree and we had a big wind storm and it made all the leaves fall out of the tree down onto the truck. It only took about a day for all those leaves to accumulate inside the ducting.

Davidf · 11-24-2020, 01:51 PM

I find it easier to remove the instrument cluster to gain access.

**Thealien** · 11-24-2020, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Davidf

I find it easier to remove the instrument cluster to gain access.

I agree

**Stocker** · 11-24-2020, 02:53 PM

Might want to consider some type of screen on the underside of the cowl. Some of us have made our own, and they are also available from vendors.

paulbrgr9999 · 11-24-2020, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Might want to consider some type of screen on the underside of the cowl. Some of us have made our own, and they are also available from vendors.

That's a very good idea!

Andy4639 · 11-25-2020, 10:10 AM

Porch screen hot glued to under side of cowl to prevent crap from getting into this area. I used the fiberglass black screen.

11-24-2020, 12:50 PM	#1
paulbrgr9999 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: anaheim, ca Posts: 148	Air duct full of leaves. How do I get this chrome piece off of the dash to get the leaves out of the air duct? I don't see any screws to remove it. Attached Images

11-24-2020, 01:09 PM	#2
4x41971SWB Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Escondido CA Posts: 573	Re: Air duct full of leaves. They are in the back. Located at 9 and 3 o'clock position.

11-24-2020, 01:10 PM	#3
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	Re: Air duct full of leaves. You have to take out the glovebox liner. Reach around and take the AC hoses off both sides located on the backside of the vent, plus the diverter housing on the backside of the vent. Then you will see how it remains in place. Really though, the hardest part is removing the glove box liner without damaging it. Almost impossible for me, so I just order the new liner. They're relatively cheap. Pat

11-24-2020, 01:24 PM	#4
MAC71Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Mount Pleasant Iowa Posts: 303	Re: Air duct full of leaves. Have a shop vac? You can take off the duct to the heater box and stick the vac hose into it and suck all the grup out that way. Way it looks might have to do them all. But at least you don't have to take the glove box out. When I got mine it had 50 years of leaves, pine needles and dirt in there. Had to clean up any way so shop vac and leaf blower did the trick...��

11-24-2020, 01:37 PM	#5
paulbrgr9999 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: anaheim, ca Posts: 148	Re: Air duct full of leaves. Thank you all for the responses. I have a Shop-Vac so I think I'll try that method. I had parked my truck under an enormous tree and we had a big wind storm and it made all the leaves fall out of the tree down onto the truck. It only took about a day for all those leaves to accumulate inside the ducting.

11-24-2020, 01:51 PM	#6
Davidf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 749	Re: Air duct full of leaves. I find it easier to remove the instrument cluster to gain access.

11-24-2020, 02:53 PM	#8
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,750	Re: Air duct full of leaves. Might want to consider some type of screen on the underside of the cowl. Some of us have made our own, and they are also available from vendors. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

11-25-2020, 10:10 AM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Air duct full of leaves. Porch screen hot glued to under side of cowl to prevent crap from getting into this area. I used the fiberglass black screen. __________________ 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.



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