It's my turn for a Vintage Air Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jugernot · 01-30-2009, 08:48 PM

Okay, I'm using the OEM AC/ Heater control panel with cables. The instructions call for a control wire to go from the panel into the engine bay and connect to a heater control valve which is connected to one of the heater hoses.

I have a bulk head fitting on the firewall. So, there is a short length of heater hose that goes from the under dash AC/heater unit to the bulk head fitting.

So here is my question, instead of running the cable through the firewall. Can I move the heater control valve to the short length of hose under the dash?

I plan on calling Vintage Air on Monday, because it was too late to call them today.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-30-2009, 09:02 PM

I don't think so. I don't think there will be enough room.

see ten · 01-30-2009, 09:06 PM

If you can make it fit and are capable of shortening the cable I see no reason for it not to work. The only issue I see is that you're going to have a portion of hose on the interior that always has engine temperature coolant in it. Might make things a bit warm in the summer.

**STP67-72** · 01-30-2009, 09:52 PM

I just installed a vintage air unit in a 68 a few months ago. The unit we ordered was a special order that went out through the pass. side fresh air vent. Ran the hoses between the inner and outer fenders. I put the heater control valve inside the cab, just like you want to do. My hoses were already going to be running inside cab.Like ASA pointed out. I either had a shorter cable or i made a big loop in cable. Worked out great. Cleans it up under hood a little. Hope this helps. I have some pics. stashed that i have thought about posting on here.

jugernot · 01-30-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by see ten

If you can make it fit and are capable of shortening the cable I see no reason for it not to work. The only issue I see is that you're going to have a portion of hose on the interior that always has engine temperature coolant in it. Might make things a bit warm in the summer.

A very good point about heat in the summer

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Originally Posted by STP67-72

I just installed a vintage air unit in a 68 a few months ago. The unit we ordered was a special order that went out through the pass. side fresh air vent. Ran the hoses between the inner and outer fenders. I put the heater control valve inside the cab, just like you want to do. My hoses were already going to be running inside cab.Like ASA pointed out. I either had a shorter cable or i made a big loop in cable. Worked out great. Cleans it up under hood a little. Hope this helps. I have some pics. stashed that i have thought about posting on here.

Yes please, can you post some pictures. It sounds like we are running the same set up.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-30-2009, 10:14 PM

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I forgot you had done that! I mis-understood bulk head fitting to mean the cheap plastic piece that comes with the kit! Heck yeah, if you've got plenty of room for the control, DO IT!

Like STP said, as long as your cable doesn't bind, it will work fine. If you have some old factory cables lying around, one of them might be a better fit length-wise then.

elf w/capital T · 06-23-2013, 09:59 PM

Yowza that is nuts!! Cool, that is!!!

ItsRandy · 06-24-2013, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jugernot

A very good point about heat in the summer

Yes please, can you post some pictures. It sounds like we are running the same set up.

How are you gonna' turn a wrench in there to tighten the fittings? I was gonna' do that but couldn't figure out how to get the fittings tight.

vidman · 06-24-2013, 05:54 PM

Crows foot maybe...

01-30-2009, 08:48 PM	#1
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	It's my turn for a Vintage Air Question Okay, I'm using the OEM AC/ Heater control panel with cables. The instructions call for a control wire to go from the panel into the engine bay and connect to a heater control valve which is connected to one of the heater hoses. I have a bulk head fitting on the firewall. So, there is a short length of heater hose that goes from the under dash AC/heater unit to the bulk head fitting. So here is my question, instead of running the cable through the firewall. Can I move the heater control valve to the short length of hose under the dash? I plan on calling Vintage Air on Monday, because it was too late to call them today. __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

01-30-2009, 09:02 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: It's my turn for a Vintage Air Question I don't think so. I don't think there will be enough room. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 01-30-2009 at 09:05 PM.

01-30-2009, 09:06 PM	#3
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: It's my turn for a Vintage Air Question If you can make it fit and are capable of shortening the cable I see no reason for it not to work. The only issue I see is that you're going to have a portion of hose on the interior that always has engine temperature coolant in it. Might make things a bit warm in the summer.

01-30-2009, 09:52 PM	#4
STP67-72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PORT NECHES, TEXAS / USA Posts: 1,668	Re: It's my turn for a Vintage Air Question I just installed a vintage air unit in a 68 a few months ago. The unit we ordered was a special order that went out through the pass. side fresh air vent. Ran the hoses between the inner and outer fenders. I put the heater control valve inside the cab, just like you want to do. My hoses were already going to be running inside cab.Like ASA pointed out. I either had a shorter cable or i made a big loop in cable. Worked out great. Cleans it up under hood a little. Hope this helps. I have some pics. stashed that i have thought about posting on here. __________________ 55 Chevy original swb (big back window) 61 Chevy bubble top (427-5 speed) 67 Chevy stepside (Krusty) 68 Chevy swb fleet (Lola) 68 Chevy swb fleet 71 Chevy swb fleet ( future PB project) 97 crew cab power stroke 07 SS Trail blazer

01-30-2009, 10:14 PM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: It's my turn for a Vintage Air Question Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I forgot you had done that! I mis-understood bulk head fitting to mean the cheap plastic piece that comes with the kit! Heck yeah, if you've got plenty of room for the control, DO IT! Like STP said, as long as your cable doesn't bind, it will work fine. If you have some old factory cables lying around, one of them might be a better fit length-wise then. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

06-23-2013, 09:59 PM	#7
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 994	Re: It's my turn for a Vintage Air Question Yowza that is nuts!! Cool, that is!!!

06-24-2013, 05:54 PM	#9
vidman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fitchburg,Mass Posts: 737	Re: It's my turn for a Vintage Air Question Crows foot maybe... __________________ 62 Willys 4wd Pickup : 72 C-10 swb 504 stroker 09 Taco 3" lift 33" tires: 90 K-5 blazer (plow truck): RIP Ross Little brother



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