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A/C Panel & Steering Box

Posted: 11/24/06 9:28am Message 1 of 4
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Since last Feb. I have replaced my A/C Panel six (6) yes 6 times because the a/c slide breaks. Now that it winter, not that there is much winter in FL., the heat slide has just broken. This cause's warm air to come in with cool air from the a/c. All the parts comes from Eckler's, Eckler's imports them from China. Eckler's says there is no other source to buy from. I must say Ecklers has been fair, they gave me $300.00 and a gift card for another hundred to defray some of (about half) the costs of labor. Does anyone know of any other place that I might order these from. I don't blame Eckler's but I have become very frustrated with getting bad parts. Also I am having to replace the steering box for the third time in three weeks. These suckers cost over $400.00, also from Eckler's, Labor cost $120.00 each time. These problems are taking a lot of the enjoyment out of owning a Vette. Slap me, what did I say, I love my Vette. Gene

gs77vet2006-11-24 09:32:04


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A/C Panel & Steering Box

Posted: 11/24/06 11:01am Message 2 of 4
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East Hanover, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): '68 Black Conv. Matching 327/300 4 Spd. P/S, P/B, P/W, Tele, A/C
Gene,
 
I can't help you with the A/C, but I would reccomend sending your steering box to a company that specializes in that work like Van Steel, Lone Star Caliper or VBP.
 
They'll build it right & stand behind it.
 
Anthony



A/C Panel & Steering Box

Posted: 11/26/06 8:57am Message 3 of 4
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Thanks Ten I will check them out. I have a steering box (rebuild, just received from Eckler's) setting here in my dining room, I hope to have it put in this week. My wife has made an urgent request that I do just that or move it into my garage. Gene gs77vet2006-11-26 08:58:25


A/C Panel & Steering Box

Posted: 11/26/06 9:26am Message 4 of 4
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Vette(s): 1979 T-Top, Metallic Green ZZ4 350/355 hp 405 ft/lbs torque Dual Spal Fans 700R4 4 Spd O/D Transmission 2004 Z06 Commemorative Edition
I just replaced my steering box on Friday...What a hoot that was....got my steering box from Bair. What is happening that you've had to replace them so often? I mean,  what broke on the new ones?

 I did however find a seeping fuel line, so I guess it was a good thing...



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