how do you remove the defrost dash vents on a 1968 truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

texjake · 01-24-2014, 03:34 AM

How do you remove the defrost dash vents on a 1968 truck? I was tearing into my dash the other day & removing the AM radio, the dash speaker, the ash tray & all the defrost/AC vent hoses & could not figure out how to remove the defrost vents in the dash & did not want to try to force them too hard & break them because the plastic is kind of brittle. I did a search here on the forum threads and did not find anything that could help me remove them without damaging them.

Andy4639 · 01-24-2014, 04:08 AM

They have plastic push ins on them. Reach inside under the dash and feel for them.

chuckmc8 · 01-24-2014, 06:20 AM

Most originals that have spent 40+ years in the hot sun are brittle and break no matter how careful I am with them

texjake · 01-24-2014, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

They have plastic push ins on them. Reach inside under the dash and feel for them.

Thanks. I felt that button & kept pushing it, but it wouldn't pop out. Is that release button just on one side or is there a release button on both sides?

Andy4639 · 01-24-2014, 12:03 PM

Well I say one on each vent. The best thing to do is feel and see though!

KEL · 01-24-2014, 02:29 PM

I just broke mine.
But that wasn'tn purpose

swamp rat · 01-24-2014, 09:45 PM

They are brittle! There is a catch on both sides.

**special-K** · 01-24-2014, 10:47 PM

Use a mirror to see. You can get them out w/o breaking. The part you need to watch is the face. The corners and louvers will break really easy. But if you remove carefully those parts are fine. Get both sides.If you try just one side you'll break the face around the edge

texjake · 01-25-2014, 12:41 AM

Thanks guys for all the helpful information on removing the defrost vents. I am sure this will help me when I go to remove them tomorrow. Nothing like gutting out the whole dash just to replace the radio, the speaker, all the duct work, the heater core & the dash pad. But if I wasn't doing this I would be sooooo bored.

01-24-2014, 03:34 AM	#1
texjake Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 283	how do you remove the defrost dash vents on a 1968 truck? How do you remove the defrost dash vents on a 1968 truck? I was tearing into my dash the other day & removing the AM radio, the dash speaker, the ash tray & all the defrost/AC vent hoses & could not figure out how to remove the defrost vents in the dash & did not want to try to force them too hard & break them because the plastic is kind of brittle. I did a search here on the forum threads and did not find anything that could help me remove them without damaging them. Attached Images

01-24-2014, 04:08 AM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: how do you remove the defrost dash vents on a 1968 truck? They have plastic push ins on them. Reach inside under the dash and feel for them. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-24-2014, 06:20 AM	#3
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: how do you remove the defrost dash vents on a 1968 truck? Most originals that have spent 40+ years in the hot sun are brittle and break no matter how careful I am with them __________________ 1968 RS Camaro 'Vert Matching number 327 and M21 Muncie 1968 C10 Black with red interior and orig paint. 5.3 / 4l60e,3:73 POSI 17" Torq Thrusts 1968 CST 514 Red with black interior. Buddy Buckets, Factory A/C, PS, PB- 20" AR custom shop TT, 5.3 and 4l60e

01-24-2014, 12:03 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: how do you remove the defrost dash vents on a 1968 truck? Well I say one on each vent. The best thing to do is feel and see though! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-24-2014, 02:29 PM	#6
KEL 72 GMC Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wells, Maine Posts: 534	Re: how do you remove the defrost dash vents on a 1968 truck? I just broke mine. But that wasn'tn purpose __________________ KEL Members I have met : 2014.02.01: bruceman1968, Mr Handy, colgad, RenoKeene, CaptRMW

01-24-2014, 09:45 PM	#7
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: how do you remove the defrost dash vents on a 1968 truck? They are brittle! There is a catch on both sides. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

01-24-2014, 10:47 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: how do you remove the defrost dash vents on a 1968 truck? Use a mirror to see. You can get them out w/o breaking. The part you need to watch is the face. The corners and louvers will break really easy. But if you remove carefully those parts are fine. Get both sides.If you try just one side you'll break the face around the edge __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-25-2014, 12:41 AM	#9
texjake Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 283	Re: how do you remove the defrost dash vents on a 1968 truck? Thanks guys for all the helpful information on removing the defrost vents. I am sure this will help me when I go to remove them tomorrow. Nothing like gutting out the whole dash just to replace the radio, the speaker, all the duct work, the heater core & the dash pad. But if I wasn't doing this I would be sooooo bored. Attached Images



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