[70RAlll]

Originally Posted by Bentwheelbob

Thanks to My Pal Dave this item that Bill kindly added to the MCL has been checked off. The HVAC controls have been pulled, disassembled, cleaned and lubed. I appreciate the recommendation because they were very dirty with 43 years of accumulated grime. MPD did a fantastic job, and despite the fact this will never be seen, there is satisfaction knowing that the controls should be in good working order for much longer than I will be. There is some light haze/scratching on the clear faceplate cover near the word "cool". I'll need to see if this is something that can be removed and polished out, absent a better suggestion from someone on the Forum. Pictures are worth a thousand words, and here they are.

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Bob.. two things,.
1.was 1972 the first year defrost was used??I thought 1973 was?? if yours has been replaced, I have an extra de-ice unit

2. I have 2 of the wood grain face plates for your HVAC controls. I think there were two different grain patterns or something like that. PM me if you want one. these are NOS in the old GM wrapping. for some reason always had a hard time finding anyone who wanted these.??.

I guess my "it's easy" comment now makes sense?? That is one item many overlook when doing a clean up/body on restoration. Easy to get out and is a part that always is dirty and needs grease..
glad I could help with the list.. If you'll let me.. I will keep you busy until Christmas lol..

[70RAlll]

Hey Bob.. just checked the HVAC faceplates I have.. One is part number 1223318,which my books show as 1972 only F ex TA w/AC.. sounds like it is a 72 only part?? The otherone I have,the wraping is torn up,but I had in a zip lock baggie and had written 70-71 Formula at some point.. Maybe the 72 guys can chime in on what the difference was? If you want it, it is yours..

[transam1972]

mine says DEFROST...the repop is totally wrong

[Bentwheelbob]

Well, I'm an idiot. I didn't even look at the faceplate after Dave cleaned the HVAC control up. The face plate photo was the pre-cleaning "file photo". After the generous offers and replies on the faceplate I looked at it this morning, and voila it is perfect. I spoke with MPD this morning and he acted insulted that I would think he would disassemble the control and not polish out the haze. He rocks.

Thanks for the offers.

[70RAlll]

Bob.. the parts I have are the woodgrain front piece that attaches to the faceplate. Not the clear piece but the woodgrain metal part.. If you want the 72 only piece let me know..

[Bentwheelbob]

Originally Posted by 70RAlll

Bob.. the parts I have are the woodgrain front piece that attaches to the faceplate. Not the clear piece but the woodgrain metal part.. If you want the 72 only piece let me know..

Thanks Bill, but the woodgrain on the HVAC controls and dash bezel looks great. It looks like it was replaced at some point and has seen little usage. MPD got the controls reinstalled today. He said it was easier to get them out than it was to put them back in.

[Bentwheelbob]

Big day at the Hot Rod Garage today. A lot got done. I'm getting ready for the new bumper (old one with new triple chrome) which should be delivered on Monday and wanted to get the bumper guards put together. I purchased a set of triple chromed guards with no bump strips and a set of NOS guards with crappy chrome and perfect bump strips. I switched things around and they look great. I sure hope the bumper looks this good. I sure hope the guards fit the bumper. Here's some pictures: