HVAC Control Panels, Finally!

[GrandComanche]

That's looking real good! 

[Rad_Comanche]

How is progress coming along on this? I have an A/C one I would love to have refurbished and sent back, as I would like to keep the original. No rush, since I do not actually have working A/C right now, and wintet is done for now.

[ghetdjc320]

They are in the works. I hope to have these available starting around July. 

[GrandComanche]

Any chance you have a few of these ready? 

[ghetdjc320]

Hey there, apologies for the delayed response. I’ve been super swamped and haven’t been working on these in a while. I do have all the parts to assemble a complete refurbished unit with new fan control switch, bezel, and all controls refurbished. I just don’t have the time to put one all together at the moment. I’ll update this thread as soon as I get moving on these. 

[ghetdjc320]

Alright, progress has been made at last! I have several panels all stripped down as well as a supply of restored parts and pieces. I have also collected a supply of new fan switches when the original Indak switch is no longer rebuildable. These panels function as new and are completely restored using as many if not all original parts. I will have a couple available by the end of the week but have several more in the works. 
 

A complete restored panel is $150 which includes a $25 refundable core charge. 
 

If you would like to have your original model restored that service is $125. 
 

I take a painstaking amount of time trying to save all the original pieces for these units but on occasion I will use a few small replacement parts such as springs, e clips, screws, contacts etc. 
 

Will post some pics of restored units in a few days. 

[ghetdjc320]

[ghetdjc320]

By the way, while changing the panel, be sure to inspect and/or swap your fan blower plug. @schardein carries some new plugs and pigtails

[ghetdjc320]

The factory Indak fan motor switches are being meticulously restored. All previous grease and oxidation is removed, the contact rivets are tightened, pcb boards cleaned, housings stripped and refinished. They are absolutely awesome!
 

Here are some restored panel bezels as well. These have 3 additional coats of the matte factory style finish for extra protection. Buttons are being restored as well including the white striping

 

[Rubikahn]

I’ll take one with AC. I will send in my core. Send me payment and shipping details please. 

[GrandComanche]

Are you still adding illumination? If yes, I'll take one of the below pictured panels. I'll also send you my current core to add to your stock. 

[ghetdjc320]

9 hours ago, Rubikahn said:

I’ll take one with AC. I will send in my core. Send me payment and shipping details please. 

PM coming your way 

[ghetdjc320]

8 hours ago, GrandComanche said:

Are you still adding illumination? If yes, I'll take one of the below pictured panels. I'll also send you my current core to add to your stock. 

They are fully illuminated yes. I’ll some  pictures of the nighttime illumination in the next day or two. 

[GrandComanche]

Pm sent

[ghetdjc320]

Electronics all disassembled and degreased. Housings were acid stripped to bare metal. All contacts will get a nice polish for the best conductivity before reassembly. 

[ghetdjc320]

Here is the first completed panel:

 

@Rubikahn and @GrandComanche 

 

You guys have first dibs

I’m going to set aside a couple for myself at some point as well. Controls are smooth as butter. The illumination back panel reflectors are hand polished. I tested these with both LED and incandescent “74” style bulbs. Both work very well but I would recommend an LED with a slightly orange glow. That way you get the correct color match to your other accessories but more brightness. 

 

[ghetdjc320]

One of these units coupled with a restored oem radio from @Minuit a fan plug from @schardein and maybe some new switch bezels and your factory dash will be factory new and optioned out. 

[Minuit]

Damn, that looks sharp. The one on my 91 is a little scabby looking. Might just send it to you one day.

[Rubikahn]

1 hour ago, ghetdjc320 said:

Here is the first completed panel:

 

@Rubikahn and @GrandComanche 

 

You guys have first dibs

I’m going to set aside a couple for myself at some point as well. Controls are smooth as butter. The illumination back panel reflectors are hand polished. I tested these with both LED and incandescent “74” style bulbs. Both work very well but I would recommend an LED with a slightly orange glow. That way you get the correct color match to your other accessories but more brightness. 

 

Wow, that looks great! It looks like it’s  brand new. Yeah, I’m definitely in for one. 

[eaglescout526]

I have never felt more compelled to want one, buttttttt how possible would it be to get the early 84-early 86 font style for the later control decks?

 

[ghetdjc320]

1 hour ago, Minuit said:

Damn, that looks sharp. The one on my 91 is a little scabby looking. Might just send it to you one day.

Anytime! 

[ghetdjc320]

14 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said:

I have never felt more compelled to want one, buttttttt how possible would it be to get the early 84-early 86 font style for the later control decks?

 

I would need an original to do that with but yes it’s possible. 

[ghetdjc320]

First batch of two completed.

 

[eaglescout526]

4 minutes ago, ghetdjc320 said:

I would need an original to do that with but yes it’s possible. 

Sweet. I’ll have to find one that would be a good refurbishment candidate/template. 

[ghetdjc320]

18 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said:

Sweet. I’ll have to find one that would be a good refurbishment candidate/template. 

Sounds good. Just shoot me a PM before you send anything so I can make sure you have minimal down time