55.2-59 Looking for hole cover/part number info - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

j762538 · 11-04-2022, 11:45 PM

My 57 has a hole in the left kick panel that I guess had a heater connected to it. I would like to block it off but cant find any info on it except maybe a part number 3716170. Any help?

dsraven · 11-05-2022, 10:51 AM

that hole is for the deluxe heater. it is a simple square shaped piece of metal that covers the hole. you could easily make one till you come across the actual part you need, or just keep using the home made part.

NWA58 · 11-05-2022, 01:36 PM

Ditto. I made a simple block off to cover the hole left from the original deluxe heater box. I’m going with Vintage Air

mr48chev · 11-05-2022, 02:03 PM

To add to what they said, just take that piece off and lay it on a piece of sheet metal and trace it and cut it out and drill the holes in the correct spots. If you find one to buy that is all it will be anyhow.

j762538 · 11-06-2022, 08:12 PM

I was surprised I could find no info online. I found a piece of tin and made a cover.

dsraven · 11-07-2022, 12:47 AM

Good on us. It's a hole that needs a cover. It prolly didnt have a part number stamped on it anyway.

mr48chev · 11-08-2022, 01:27 AM

The aftermarket deluxe heater delete plate is 20 bucks from most vendors and is just a rectangular sheet of Tin with rounded corners and six holes drilled in it. I need to save the one out of the orange 51 cab I have for my 48 come to think about it.

I never did find one for a TF.

https://www.classicparts.com/1947-54...ctinfo/68-200/

Oldtruckwelder · 11-08-2022, 08:07 AM

Not meaning to derail the post..
Got a question.
I’m in the process of doing firewall mods. For FUTURE purchase of vintage air.
Doing the mods from their pdf of installation instructions and they say silicon the flap vent door shut, but haven’t found any info about the square hole if it’s needed for the vintage air.
Blank it off? Or keep it?
Thanks
JT from SC

**Hcb3200** · 11-08-2022, 08:29 AM

For a majority of the vintage air kits you block it off for the trucks.
They pull all air from inside truck.
But it depends on the kit you are planning to use since you are using those templates.
Some of the other brands did take advantage of hole.
I would just make a cover for it and you can always use it later if your kit calls for it.

Oldtruckwelder · 11-08-2022, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hcb3200

For a majority of the vintage air kits you block it off for the trucks.
They pull all air from inside truck.
But it depends on the kit you are planning to use since you are using those templates.
Some of the other brands did take advantage of hole.
I would just make a cover for it and you can always use it later if your kit calls for it.

Thank you.
JT from SC

11-04-2022, 11:45 PM	#1
j762538 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Eagle Point, OR Posts: 2	Looking for hole cover/part number info My 57 has a hole in the left kick panel that I guess had a heater connected to it. I would like to block it off but cant find any info on it except maybe a part number 3716170. Any help? Attached Images

11-05-2022, 10:51 AM	#2
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,835	Re: Looking for hole cover/part number info that hole is for the deluxe heater. it is a simple square shaped piece of metal that covers the hole. you could easily make one till you come across the actual part you need, or just keep using the home made part.

11-05-2022, 01:36 PM	#3
NWA58 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Bentonville Posts: 56	Re: Looking for hole cover/part number info Ditto. I made a simple block off to cover the hole left from the original deluxe heater box. I’m going with Vintage Air

11-05-2022, 02:03 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,304	Re: Looking for hole cover/part number info To add to what they said, just take that piece off and lay it on a piece of sheet metal and trace it and cut it out and drill the holes in the correct spots. If you find one to buy that is all it will be anyhow. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

11-06-2022, 08:12 PM	#5
j762538 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Eagle Point, OR Posts: 2	Re: Looking for hole cover/part number info I was surprised I could find no info online. I found a piece of tin and made a cover.

11-07-2022, 12:47 AM	#6
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,835	Re: Looking for hole cover/part number info Good on us. It's a hole that needs a cover. It prolly didnt have a part number stamped on it anyway.

11-08-2022, 01:27 AM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,304	Re: Looking for hole cover/part number info The aftermarket deluxe heater delete plate is 20 bucks from most vendors and is just a rectangular sheet of Tin with rounded corners and six holes drilled in it. I need to save the one out of the orange 51 cab I have for my 48 come to think about it. I never did find one for a TF. https://www.classicparts.com/1947-54...ctinfo/68-200/ __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

11-08-2022, 08:07 AM	#8
Oldtruckwelder Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Jackson SC Posts: 103	Re: Looking for hole cover/part number info Not meaning to derail the post.. Got a question. I’m in the process of doing firewall mods. For FUTURE purchase of vintage air. Doing the mods from their pdf of installation instructions and they say silicon the flap vent door shut, but haven’t found any info about the square hole if it’s needed for the vintage air. Blank it off? Or keep it? Thanks JT from SC

11-08-2022, 08:29 AM	#9
Hcb3200 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Suwanee GA Posts: 210	Re: Looking for hole cover/part number info For a majority of the vintage air kits you block it off for the trucks. They pull all air from inside truck. But it depends on the kit you are planning to use since you are using those templates. Some of the other brands did take advantage of hole. I would just make a cover for it and you can always use it later if your kit calls for it.



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