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vht · 08-11-2013, 06:24 PM

Need some help again, been working on my cab and was wondering what I was going to do about wipers. Is there anything out there that I can make work? Got the old vac motor, but we all know how they worked. I've got 2 heater assemblies lined up, just got to get them and see which 1 is in the best shape. I don't have any of the duct work what so ever. I'm going to see what the 1 guy has this wk, if he doesn't have it all I might have to call on you guys and see what you have. Also, on the right side it has louvers on the outside and a plate with 4 screws on the kick panel, was a air vent available for these trucks to get outside air? My truck is a 51 and I guess that's it for now, I'm sure I'll have more later. I got to spend about 8 hrs on it this wk end, slow but sure. Thanks for all the help you've given so far.

vht · 08-11-2013, 06:39 PM

Also, do they make a 12 volt heater motor for these trucks, or do you use some type of resistor with the original?

Atommik · 08-11-2013, 08:25 PM

The heater draws air in through the right side louvers on the cab just ahead of the passenger door.

As far as the heater fan, LMC sells a voltage reducer to use to operate the fan on a 12 volt system. It wires in line at the motor. I think they do also sell a 12v motor as well.

The duct work is just some flexible metal tubing. I still need to get some for my 51. I saw on this forum somewhere that some one used shop vac hose, purchased at the local Lowes/ Menards/ Home Depot store.

vht · 08-11-2013, 08:48 PM

I figured it was some kinda flexable hose but what does it fasten to at the defrosters? I have 2 holes in the dash and each has 2 screw holes to fasten something.

BLUE49 · 08-12-2013, 02:42 AM

There are defroster "ducts" that are attached to those holes. You can get aftermarket ones that are made of plastic(ABS) and are junk - don't waste your money. Look around for the original metal ones. If you can't find them let me know and I'll try and dig out the name of the guy I got mine from.

vht · 08-12-2013, 07:49 PM

Thanks Blue49, what's everybody doing for wipers?

BLUE49 · 08-12-2013, 09:23 PM

Since I don't drive my truck in the rain, I haven't done anything yet. I will probably get a 12 volt motor from Brothers, Jim Carter or Bowtie Bits. I see a lot of people on here recommend LMC and they're good too. If you Google " Classic Chevy Trucks you will get a ton of info.

08-11-2013, 06:24 PM	#1
vht Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brooksville Ky Posts: 531	More questions Need some help again, been working on my cab and was wondering what I was going to do about wipers. Is there anything out there that I can make work? Got the old vac motor, but we all know how they worked. I've got 2 heater assemblies lined up, just got to get them and see which 1 is in the best shape. I don't have any of the duct work what so ever. I'm going to see what the 1 guy has this wk, if he doesn't have it all I might have to call on you guys and see what you have. Also, on the right side it has louvers on the outside and a plate with 4 screws on the kick panel, was a air vent available for these trucks to get outside air? My truck is a 51 and I guess that's it for now, I'm sure I'll have more later. I got to spend about 8 hrs on it this wk end, slow but sure. Thanks for all the help you've given so far.

08-11-2013, 06:39 PM	#2
vht Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brooksville Ky Posts: 531	Re: More questions Also, do they make a 12 volt heater motor for these trucks, or do you use some type of resistor with the original?

08-11-2013, 08:25 PM	#3
Atommik Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Golden Valley,MN Posts: 639	Re: More questions The heater draws air in through the right side louvers on the cab just ahead of the passenger door. As far as the heater fan, LMC sells a voltage reducer to use to operate the fan on a 12 volt system. It wires in line at the motor. I think they do also sell a 12v motor as well. The duct work is just some flexible metal tubing. I still need to get some for my 51. I saw on this forum somewhere that some one used shop vac hose, purchased at the local Lowes/ Menards/ Home Depot store. __________________ My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495795

08-11-2013, 08:48 PM	#4
vht Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brooksville Ky Posts: 531	Re: More questions I figured it was some kinda flexable hose but what does it fasten to at the defrosters? I have 2 holes in the dash and each has 2 screw holes to fasten something.

08-12-2013, 02:42 AM	#5
BLUE49 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: INDIO, Ca Posts: 34	Re: More questions There are defroster "ducts" that are attached to those holes. You can get aftermarket ones that are made of plastic(ABS) and are junk - don't waste your money. Look around for the original metal ones. If you can't find them let me know and I'll try and dig out the name of the guy I got mine from.

08-12-2013, 07:49 PM	#6
vht Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brooksville Ky Posts: 531	Re: More questions Thanks Blue49, what's everybody doing for wipers?

08-12-2013, 09:23 PM	#7
BLUE49 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: INDIO, Ca Posts: 34	Re: More questions Since I don't drive my truck in the rain, I haven't done anything yet. I will probably get a 12 volt motor from Brothers, Jim Carter or Bowtie Bits. I see a lot of people on here recommend LMC and they're good too. If you Google " Classic Chevy Trucks you will get a ton of info.



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