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TEXAS 68 · 11-20-2003, 07:42 AM

Did the air cabs have the manual fresh air vents in the kick panel? My 68 non a/c cab has them and ther full of $hit and rust. I was wondering if any one has deleted them or something like that. It seems to me just a place for leaves and crap to collect.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 11-20-2003, 08:32 AM

The AC cabs have the both air vents in them. The left side is manual, but the right side has a diaphragm control on it. Same leaf problem as non AC trucks.

Jim

TEXAS 68 · 11-20-2003, 02:43 PM

I was wondering if anyone ever closed them off and if so does it create problems other than no fresh air from threr??

Primered_69 · 11-20-2003, 02:46 PM

I would like to know too. I am smoothing my cab and I am thinking about ditching these too

**Palf70Step** · 11-20-2003, 03:05 PM

Other than no air flow down there shouldn't matter much. I know WES just showld some stuff where he welded then up on the inside of the cab. I think if I was to do it, I would also weld up the cowl area, at least the down side to the floor vents, also to keep crap from accunmulating in a unreachable pocket of the cab.

TEXAS 68 · 11-20-2003, 03:13 PM

I was thing of the same thing, weld and seal up on the fire wall and puttin speakers on the inside.

Primered_69 · 11-20-2003, 03:25 PM

I seem to remember a previous post by maybe WES that said there is a major suppor that runs right behind where the kick panel vent is that does not allow speakers top be installed there.

Hotrod70C10 · 11-20-2003, 05:52 PM

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Originally posted by Primered_69
I seem to remember a previous post by maybe WES that said there is a major suppor that runs right behind where the kick panel vent is that does not allow speakers top be installed there.

IF you put the speakers where the air vent is after welding it all up you should be fine. I don't remember seeing the support that high up in that area. I think it's between the vent and the door opening. Correct me if i'm wrong guys

gonebad2 · 11-20-2003, 07:04 PM

Here is a pic of the kick panel support. I cut a 3" diameter access hole. I am also going to drill a 3/4" hole through the verticle support to run wires for the power windows. I have hardbacked carpeted covers for the kick panels. So the hole will never be seen.

11-20-2003, 07:42 AM	#1
TEXAS 68 Vortec in the works Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Spring,Texas Posts: 735	Air vents Did the air cabs have the manual fresh air vents in the kick panel? My 68 non a/c cab has them and ther full of $hit and rust. I was wondering if any one has deleted them or something like that. It seems to me just a place for leaves and crap to collect. __________________ 68? It's all figured out untill you get it apart. Is it Sunday yet??? 68 Project 68 SWB frame off/98 Vortec with stock FI/power everything. 95 ECLB 2500 with 346,000 on the clock(the original HD) 99 Lesabre-wifes ride 08 Crew Cab LTZ-All Mine 89 SWB 5/7 drop-Son's first ride.

11-20-2003, 02:43 PM	#3
TEXAS 68 Vortec in the works Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Spring,Texas Posts: 735	I was wondering if anyone ever closed them off and if so does it create problems other than no fresh air from threr?? __________________ 68? It's all figured out untill you get it apart. Is it Sunday yet??? 68 Project 68 SWB frame off/98 Vortec with stock FI/power everything. 95 ECLB 2500 with 346,000 on the clock(the original HD) 99 Lesabre-wifes ride 08 Crew Cab LTZ-All Mine 89 SWB 5/7 drop-Son's first ride.

11-20-2003, 02:46 PM	#4
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	I would like to know too. I am smoothing my cab and I am thinking about ditching these too __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

11-20-2003, 03:05 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,324	Other than no air flow down there shouldn't matter much. I know WES just showld some stuff where he welded then up on the inside of the cab. I think if I was to do it, I would also weld up the cowl area, at least the down side to the floor vents, also to keep crap from accunmulating in a unreachable pocket of the cab. __________________ 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!

11-20-2003, 03:13 PM	#6
TEXAS 68 Vortec in the works Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Spring,Texas Posts: 735	I was thing of the same thing, weld and seal up on the fire wall and puttin speakers on the inside. __________________ 68? It's all figured out untill you get it apart. Is it Sunday yet??? 68 Project 68 SWB frame off/98 Vortec with stock FI/power everything. 95 ECLB 2500 with 346,000 on the clock(the original HD) 99 Lesabre-wifes ride 08 Crew Cab LTZ-All Mine 89 SWB 5/7 drop-Son's first ride.

11-20-2003, 08:32 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	The AC cabs have the both air vents in them. The left side is manual, but the right side has a diaphragm control on it. Same leaf problem as non AC trucks. Jim

11-20-2003, 03:25 PM	#7
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	I seem to remember a previous post by maybe WES that said there is a major suppor that runs right behind where the kick panel vent is that does not allow speakers top be installed there. __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

11-20-2003, 07:04 PM	#9
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Support Pic Here is a pic of the kick panel support. I cut a 3" diameter access hole. I am also going to drill a 3/4" hole through the verticle support to run wires for the power windows. I have hardbacked carpeted covers for the kick panels. So the hole will never be seen. Attached Images __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!



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