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| | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 | My side vent lever was held in place by sliding through a slot in a thick piece of felt. It was shot so I replaced it with some boot felt which doesn't work.
Anyone know where to get the original type felt? Or another idea?
Thanks!!
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | Mine is held in place by the springiness of the handle held against a detent in the side panel. Perhaps yours is differant?
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A lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 591 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 591 | I found replacement pads at either Chevy Duty or LMC, I forgot which. However, they are available. The replacements did make a difference. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 591 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 591 | Sorry, that was for 1957 Chevy truck, I didn't catch that you have a 48. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 43 Member | | Member Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 43 | Mine has two springs attached to the vent door hinges. Like the kind that are on your door hinges.
48 Thriftmaster | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 | Thanks!! I saw the springs but can't tell what's wrong with them at this time. I think I'll continue holding the lever closed with duct tape until it warms up. Thanks, again.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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