Kick panel vents with a/c ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Johnl48** · 10-26-2022, 07:21 PM

I converted a non A/C cab to an A/C one. Purchased a factory system from someone. What happens to the kick panel vents on an A/C truck ? Do they get sealed ? I noticed there is a vacuum actuator under the unit near the kick panel vent
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**chewychevy67** · 10-26-2022, 08:38 PM

My 67 still has the pull handle on the driver side and vent operates just as a non ac truck.

**Johnl48** · 10-26-2022, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by chewychevy67

My 67 still has the pull handle on the driver side and vent operates just as a non ac truck.

So no handle on pass. Side ? That's attached to actuator ?

4x4 k1500 · 10-26-2022, 09:10 PM

The right kick panel vent is activated to use as a vent when the ac control is set on recirc. Vac is used to open the vent when the air cond has all 3 levers set to the very left side of the control, vac also closes the cowl inlet it the same time

**Johnl48** · 10-26-2022, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 4x4 k1500

The right kick panel vent is activated to use as a vent when the ac control is set on recirc. Vac is used to open the vent when the air cond has all 3 levers set to the very left side of the control, vac also closes the cowl inlet it the same time

Thank you

LNP · 10-27-2022, 04:38 PM

I converted my turck to AC. I just removed my handles and sealed the doors shut. I have been workin on an idea to use the right side vent as a fresh air duck for heating in the cold so the windows wont fog up when using floor heat.

tdangle · 11-01-2022, 06:49 PM

My 70 driver side is a manual vent, passenger side is controlled by A/C vacuum pot.

LNP · 11-01-2022, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tdangle

My 70 driver side is a manual vent, passenger side is controlled by A/C vacuum pot.

It has a duct over it doesnt it? You have a photo of it by chance?

SRU1436 · 11-01-2022, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LNP

I converted my turck to AC. I just removed my handles and sealed the doors shut. I have been workin on an idea to use the right side vent as a fresh air duck for heating in the cold so the windows wont fog up when using floor heat.

Can you run the AC while you have the heat on, this would eliminate the fog/condensation inside the cab? That’s what I do in all my vehicles (none c10 vehicles)

**FirstOwner69** · 11-01-2022, 11:00 PM

First picture is driver side. Second is passenger side. Third is the cowl vent mentioned in post 4. My '69.

LNP · 11-02-2022, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SRU1436

Can you run the AC while you have the heat on, this would eliminate the fog/condensation inside the cab? That’s what I do in all my vehicles (none c10 vehicles)

No the way the Classic Air system works is the ac is only on when in defrost mode. Thanks

LNP · 11-02-2022, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

First picture is driver side. Second is passenger side. Third is the cowl vent mentioned in post 4. My '69.

Thanks this gives me some things to think about.

**68 C10 Driver** · 11-02-2022, 03:34 PM

My A/C is always in 'recirculate mode'.

LNP · 11-02-2022, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 C10 Driver

My A/C is always in 'recirculate mode'.

10-26-2022, 07:21 PM	#1
Johnl48 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: West milford nj Posts: 328	Kick panel vents with a/c ? I converted a non A/C cab to an A/C one. Purchased a factory system from someone. What happens to the kick panel vents on an A/C truck ? Do they get sealed ? I noticed there is a vacuum actuator under the unit near the kick panel vent Posted via Mobile Device

10-26-2022, 08:38 PM	#2
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,576	Re: Kick panel vents with a/c ? My 67 still has the pull handle on the driver side and vent operates just as a non ac truck.

10-26-2022, 09:10 PM	#4
4x4 k1500 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Clifton,KS Posts: 18	Re: Kick panel vents with a/c ? The right kick panel vent is activated to use as a vent when the ac control is set on recirc. Vac is used to open the vent when the air cond has all 3 levers set to the very left side of the control, vac also closes the cowl inlet it the same time

10-27-2022, 04:38 PM	#6
LNP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Pekin, Illinois Posts: 442	Re: Kick panel vents with a/c ? I converted my turck to AC. I just removed my handles and sealed the doors shut. I have been workin on an idea to use the right side vent as a fresh air duck for heating in the cold so the windows wont fog up when using floor heat. __________________ Harley 1969 Chevy C-10 Long Bed, 350cid, 700R4

11-01-2022, 06:49 PM	#7
tdangle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jurupa Valley, Ca Posts: 1,211	Re: Kick panel vents with a/c ? My 70 driver side is a manual vent, passenger side is controlled by A/C vacuum pot. __________________ Terry 1970 Custom Camper/C20 , GM Crate 350/7004R, Dana 60, factory AC

11-01-2022, 11:00 PM	#10
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,853	Re: Kick panel vents with a/c ? First picture is driver side. Second is passenger side. Third is the cowl vent mentioned in post 4. My '69. Attached Images __________________ Jim Last edited by FirstOwner69; 11-01-2022 at 11:15 PM.

11-02-2022, 03:34 PM	#13
68 C10 Driver Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Kathleen, GA Posts: 651	Re: Kick panel vents with a/c ? My A/C is always in 'recirculate mode'. Attached Images

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