Deluxe heater control assembly into the non deluxe dash question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

msg · 10-11-2020, 07:32 PM

Now that I am going to have the Vintage Air Sure Fit the assemly Im restoring looks like I need to bend the screw mount tabs and find the right screws and j clips to mount things up. Anyone able to tell me how they manage this? The install manual shows a jnut at the top of the assembly?

**The Rocknrod** · 10-11-2020, 08:37 PM

As I recall Vintage Air has instructions.

**nsb29** · 10-11-2020, 08:49 PM

You need 2 #6 screws and U nuts bend the tabs so they are parallel with deluxe controls. The controls have a bracket that bolts to bottom side of the dash

msg · 10-11-2020, 11:13 PM

It looked like the tabs should be bent, is there a trick to doing it to not have them misalign or wreck the dash? I was going to use vise grips and just clamp close to the dash and bend away. Ill look for the #6 u nuts and screws thanks!

**spudder** · 10-13-2020, 09:47 AM

Put some masking tape on the tabs and then use vise grips to bend them. Clamp the vise grips on about as far as you can.

msg · 10-13-2020, 07:41 PM

Ive bent the tabs and tried the j clips and they end up shimming the unit down causing the unit no to fit so I just rested them on top and thread the screw through and got that worked out.

msg · 10-13-2020, 07:48 PM

But now I am having trouble getting the unit to sit flush. When I put the bracket into what I assume is the right positioned hole (the one closest to the driver) I still have a large gap at the bottom. I'll have to look for the screw to thread in pretty sure I have it, but it doesnt seem like the alignment is right. I need more pressure on the unit forward into the dash. If I take my hand and puush it forward it does fit flush but the bracket below is off a good bit. Anyone run into this issue?

10-11-2020, 07:32 PM	#1
msg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: GA Posts: 1,315	Deluxe heater control assembly into the non deluxe dash question Now that I am going to have the Vintage Air Sure Fit the assemly Im restoring looks like I need to bend the screw mount tabs and find the right screws and j clips to mount things up. Anyone able to tell me how they manage this? The install manual shows a jnut at the top of the assembly? Attached Images __________________ Progress thread for my 66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=623848

10-11-2020, 08:37 PM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Deluxe heater control assembly into the non deluxe dash question As I recall Vintage Air has instructions. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

10-11-2020, 08:49 PM	#3
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: Deluxe heater control assembly into the non deluxe dash question You need 2 #6 screws and U nuts bend the tabs so they are parallel with deluxe controls. The controls have a bracket that bolts to bottom side of the dash __________________ Hand made A/C vent manifolds for 64-66 trucks adapts any aftermarket A/C to OEM vent

10-11-2020, 11:13 PM	#4
msg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: GA Posts: 1,315	Re: Deluxe heater control assembly into the non deluxe dash question It looked like the tabs should be bent, is there a trick to doing it to not have them misalign or wreck the dash? I was going to use vise grips and just clamp close to the dash and bend away. Ill look for the #6 u nuts and screws thanks! __________________ Progress thread for my 66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=623848

10-13-2020, 09:47 AM	#5
spudder Active Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 103	Re: Deluxe heater control assembly into the non deluxe dash question Put some masking tape on the tabs and then use vise grips to bend them. Clamp the vise grips on about as far as you can.

10-13-2020, 07:41 PM	#6
msg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: GA Posts: 1,315	Re: Deluxe heater control assembly into the non deluxe dash question Ive bent the tabs and tried the j clips and they end up shimming the unit down causing the unit no to fit so I just rested them on top and thread the screw through and got that worked out. Attached Images __________________ Progress thread for my 66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=623848

10-13-2020, 07:48 PM	#7
msg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: GA Posts: 1,315	Re: Deluxe heater control assembly into the non deluxe dash question But now I am having trouble getting the unit to sit flush. When I put the bracket into what I assume is the right positioned hole (the one closest to the driver) I still have a large gap at the bottom. I'll have to look for the screw to thread in pretty sure I have it, but it doesnt seem like the alignment is right. I need more pressure on the unit forward into the dash. If I take my hand and puush it forward it does fit flush but the bracket below is off a good bit. Anyone run into this issue? Attached Images __________________ Progress thread for my 66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=623848



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