Vintage air teaser pics - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67ChevyRedneck · 06-12-2007, 12:47 PM

It's coming along. I'll do a full write up in a couple weeks

I'm going to be repainting my dash, how does everyone keep the area around the keys from chipping (see pic 3)?

67ChevyRedneck · 06-12-2007, 12:49 PM

I didn't like cutting out the vents, it wasn't fun.

NONHOG · 06-12-2007, 01:02 PM

3m makes some clear stone chip protectors , I work for Toyota and sell
them all the time , my guess most body supply stores could help also
Air that will be nice ! looking good !

67ChevyRedneck · 06-12-2007, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NONHOG

3m makes some clear stone chip protectors , I work for Toyota and sell
them all the time , my guess most body supply stores could help also
Air that will be nice ! looking good !

I forgot about that stuff! That should work. Thanks

**Hart_Rod** · 06-12-2007, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I didn't like cutting out the vents, it wasn't fun.

What did you cut them out with? What's the part #on the vents? I need to do that to mine before I paint it, can you tell me the dimensions of the templates?

R

piecesparts · 06-21-2007, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I didn't like cutting out the vents, it wasn't fun.

What size of a hole did you cut for the round vents? My truck has the full size holes that the factory used and I want to go to the smaller vents, which means redoing the holes for that new vents. I haven't purchased the vents yet, the Vintage aire unit that I got was originally planned for the bigger vent trim pieces.

Chevy_Man · 06-12-2007, 01:05 PM

Looking forward to the write up cause that will be one of the things i do later on in my build.....

Eric

67ChevyRedneck · 06-12-2007, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy_Man

Looking forward to the write up cause that will be one of the things i do later on in my build.....

Eric

It's actually fairly simple, BUT the directions are a little vague at times. I've done more than a few things twice

71chevylowrider · 06-12-2007, 01:34 PM

I love it, please keep us informed, I definetly want to use your install as a template when i do mine, thanks for sharing.

whatnow123 · 06-12-2007, 03:24 PM

Very cool about doing this. I have the same kit and had to cut out vents as well. That really sucks that your dash is painted already and then you had to do this.

Looking forward to the engine side of the kit, I didn't buy that and I'm not sure what all is needed for the smaller stuff.

67ChevyRedneck · 06-12-2007, 03:39 PM

^ It's OK, it was last painted in 1998. I'm just going to spray can it. I hope to do a complete frame up in a few years, after I've got all the crap I want in it working and installed (and after I've ENJOYED it for a few years

)

Rob, they're not the stock vents, but if you pay more $$$ with the vintage kit, they'll "upgrade" to the "stock style" for you. The instructions say to use a 2 1/2" hole saw, but it's a hair too small, so I used a grinder bit on a drill to open them up some. I also think they're a little high, but I followed VA instructions. The holes for the stock vents are MUCH bigger.

Here's the instructions, you can print them out and cut out the templates.

http://vintageair.com/DownloadsSecti...ols)%20Ine.pdf

This is what I did, tape them up per the instructions, then drill a pilot hole. I drilled 4 in the center vent.

Make sure you MEASURE the center of the center vent, THE TEMPLATE IS NOT CENTERED ON THE PAPER. I was about to drill holes when I realized this! I'm glad I caught it, my vent would have been 1/4" to the left.

Hold up a sec, I thought I wasn't doing this yet!

Don't worry fellas, I've already taken over 50 pictures for the "install thread."

**Hart_Rod** · 06-20-2007, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

^ It's OK, it was last painted in 1998. I'm just going to spray can it. I hope to do a complete frame up in a few years, after I've got all the crap I want in it working and installed (and after I've ENJOYED it for a few years

)

Rob, they're not the stock vents, but if you pay more $$$ with the vintage kit, they'll "upgrade" to the "stock style" for you. The instructions say to use a 2 1/2" hole saw, but it's a hair too small, so I used a grinder bit on a drill to open them up some. I also think they're a little high, but I followed VA instructions. The holes for the stock vents are MUCH bigger.

I ended up moving the hole down about 3/8". I had to trim the brace behind the dash a little, but it fits nearly flush now. Here are some pictures and thanks for the info (I added a link to your write up in my build thread,

).

**Hart_Rod** · 06-12-2007, 10:41 PM

Thanks man! I'm going to cut mine out tomorrow. Are your round vents plastic or billet?

67ChevyRedneck · 06-13-2007, 08:30 AM

Plastic

randomhero472 · 06-20-2007, 10:49 PM

great thread.. i'll be doing this soon, thanks for the pics!

Andy4639 · 06-20-2007, 11:17 PM

I just added the small compressor to my 71. I have factory air already except I changed it to a late model system about 6 years ago. Did away with the dryier. I have the accumlator now. I'm running 134A also and it is working great, just have to get the outside vent fixed so it's not sucking hot air inside all the time. Nice job on the cutouts mine were done by hand snce I bought all the stuff out of a wreck.

shifty · 06-21-2007, 09:55 AM

Question: What is that round thing you have bolted over your original blower hole location on the firewall?

gringoloco · 06-21-2007, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

Question: What is that round thing you have bolted over your original blower hole location on the firewall?

Delete comes with the kit.

**Hart_Rod** · 06-21-2007, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Delete comes with the kit.

That's what comes with the retro-fit kit. I'm doing a custom setup, so I will be piecing everything together. I smoothed the firewall on mine and will be using a 4 hole aluminum bulkhead fitting.

R

67ChevyRedneck · 06-21-2007, 10:31 AM

^ Yep.

I'm getting closer. I test fit everything, found out I did a couple things wrong

fixed those, test fit crap again, it was all good, and the dash is primed. I'll get it painted tonight but will be gone again this weekend

So close, yet no time to finish

shifty · 06-21-2007, 12:58 PM

can you buy that delete piece from them alone, I wonder? I might hafta call and find out. I'd like a temporary option to delete my blower hole.

67ChevyRedneck · 06-21-2007, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

I'd like a temporary option to delete my blower hole.

Are you sure you want to do that?

* I SO couldn't resist

shifty · 06-21-2007, 01:22 PM

damn, i didn't even see that one coming!

67ChevyRedneck · 06-21-2007, 01:28 PM

Yeah, you kinda walked right into that one

Did you ever get those seats I sold ya in the truck? Is it running yet?

shifty · 06-21-2007, 01:41 PM

Running: check. First startup: http://satellitehead.com/stuff/FirstStartup.zip

Seats installed: nope. Still sitting on the basement floor.

Time to work on the truck: zero. Can't walk w/o crutches right now. More info: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243166

Desire to finish: Exorbitant. That's the best word to describe it.

Downside is, I need to replace the rear O² sensor in my DD (The VW, you've seen it), and I don't have time to replace the water pump/PS pump/thermostat/serpentine belt/alternator and all the other crap, so ... like ... I think I might just let someone else do the work on the latter of those.

BUT. Anyway. Yeah, the truck was running. I tore it all down. I got a cowl with no antenna provision from board member 'uncle' (Thanks, Tim!) and made firewall blockoff plates for the stock blower, and just as I was finishing painting them, KERACK! there goes my toe. Never got to install them, thus I never finished the wiring. Sucks! Oh well.

Some day ..... over the rainbow, it seems.

06-12-2007, 12:47 PM	#1
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Vintage air teaser pics It's coming along. I'll do a full write up in a couple weeks I'm going to be repainting my dash, how does everyone keep the area around the keys from chipping (see pic 3)? Attached Images __________________ 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; 06-12-2007 at 12:52 PM.

06-12-2007, 12:49 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Vintage air teaser pics I didn't like cutting out the vents, it wasn't fun. Attached Images __________________ 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!

06-12-2007, 01:02 PM	#3
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,455	Re: Vintage air teaser pics 3m makes some clear stone chip protectors , I work for Toyota and sell them all the time , my guess most body supply stores could help also Air that will be nice ! looking good ! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

06-12-2007, 01:05 PM	#7
Chevy_Man Tightwad Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 408	Re: Vintage air teaser pics Looking forward to the write up cause that will be one of the things i do later on in my build..... Eric __________________ 56 Chevy custom cab step side under construction 55 Chevy 210 68 SWB Stepside back burner under construction 72 Chevy LWB 84 CJ 7 05 Chevy 1500 Crew Cab 30X40 DOGHOUSE(shop) with many add ons

06-12-2007, 01:34 PM	#9
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: Vintage air teaser pics I love it, please keep us informed, I definetly want to use your install as a template when i do mine, thanks for sharing.

06-12-2007, 03:24 PM	#10
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: Vintage air teaser pics Very cool about doing this. I have the same kit and had to cut out vents as well. That really sucks that your dash is painted already and then you had to do this. Looking forward to the engine side of the kit, I didn't buy that and I'm not sure what all is needed for the smaller stuff. __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

06-12-2007, 03:39 PM	#11
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Vintage air teaser pics ^ It's OK, it was last painted in 1998. I'm just going to spray can it. I hope to do a complete frame up in a few years, after I've got all the crap I want in it working and installed (and after I've ENJOYED it for a few years ) Rob, they're not the stock vents, but if you pay more $$$ with the vintage kit, they'll "upgrade" to the "stock style" for you. The instructions say to use a 2 1/2" hole saw, but it's a hair too small, so I used a grinder bit on a drill to open them up some. I also think they're a little high, but I followed VA instructions. The holes for the stock vents are MUCH bigger. Here's the instructions, you can print them out and cut out the templates. http://vintageair.com/DownloadsSecti...ols)%20Ine.pdf This is what I did, tape them up per the instructions, then drill a pilot hole. I drilled 4 in the center vent. Make sure you MEASURE the center of the center vent, THE TEMPLATE IS NOT CENTERED ON THE PAPER. I was about to drill holes when I realized this! I'm glad I caught it, my vent would have been 1/4" to the left. Hold up a sec, I thought I wasn't doing this yet! Don't worry fellas, I've already taken over 50 pictures for the "install thread." Attached Images __________________ 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; 06-12-2007 at 03:44 PM.

06-12-2007, 10:41 PM	#13
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Vintage air teaser pics Thanks man! I'm going to cut mine out tomorrow. Are your round vents plastic or billet? __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

06-13-2007, 08:30 AM	#14
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Vintage air teaser pics Plastic __________________ 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!

06-20-2007, 10:49 PM	#15
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: Vintage air teaser pics great thread.. i'll be doing this soon, thanks for the pics! __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!

06-20-2007, 11:17 PM	#16
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Vintage air teaser pics I just added the small compressor to my 71. I have factory air already except I changed it to a late model system about 6 years ago. Did away with the dryier. I have the accumlator now. I'm running 134A also and it is working great, just have to get the outside vent fixed so it's not sucking hot air inside all the time. Nice job on the cutouts mine were done by hand snce I bought all the stuff out of a wreck. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

06-21-2007, 09:55 AM	#17
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Vintage air teaser pics Question: What is that round thing you have bolted over your original blower hole location on the firewall? __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

06-21-2007, 10:31 AM	#20
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Vintage air teaser pics ^ Yep. I'm getting closer. I test fit everything, found out I did a couple things wrong fixed those, test fit crap again, it was all good, and the dash is primed. I'll get it painted tonight but will be gone again this weekend So close, yet no time to finish Attached Images __________________ 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!

06-21-2007, 12:58 PM	#21
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Vintage air teaser pics can you buy that delete piece from them alone, I wonder? I might hafta call and find out. I'd like a temporary option to delete my blower hole. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

06-21-2007, 01:22 PM	#23
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Vintage air teaser pics damn, i didn't even see that one coming! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.



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06-21-2007, 01:28 PM	#24
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Vintage air teaser pics Yeah, you kinda walked right into that one Did you ever get those seats I sold ya in the truck? Is it running yet? __________________ 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; 06-21-2007 at 01:28 PM.

06-21-2007, 01:41 PM	#25
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Vintage air teaser pics Running: check. First startup: http://satellitehead.com/stuff/FirstStartup.zip Seats installed: nope. Still sitting on the basement floor. Time to work on the truck: zero. Can't walk w/o crutches right now. More info: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243166 Desire to finish: Exorbitant. That's the best word to describe it. Downside is, I need to replace the rear O² sensor in my DD (The VW, you've seen it), and I don't have time to replace the water pump/PS pump/thermostat/serpentine belt/alternator and all the other crap, so ... like ... I think I might just let someone else do the work on the latter of those. BUT. Anyway. Yeah, the truck was running. I tore it all down. I got a cowl with no antenna provision from board member 'uncle' (Thanks, Tim!) and made firewall blockoff plates for the stock blower, and just as I was finishing painting them, KERACK! there goes my toe. Never got to install them, thus I never finished the wiring. Sucks! Oh well. Some day ..... over the rainbow, it seems. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

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