How how did you run your Vintage Air hoses? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MisterE72 · 09-08-2012, 03:31 PM

Hello folks, i'm looking to see how you guys ran your vintage air hoses through your firewall (or other) and the bulkhead you used. Post pics if u can. Thanks

Lee H · 09-08-2012, 05:04 PM

I'm using the bulkhead for the fire wall that my Vintage air kit came with. Did yours not come with one or are you looking for other options?

magwakeenercew2jh · 09-08-2012, 07:00 PM

Well, this probably isn't for *everybody*, especially the show guys. But I wanted a little "design
balance" to that big brake huffer on the driver's side.

And, I don't have the fabbing expertise that some folks on the Forum have.

I like the one VA sends...it's a lot of plastic, but really is unobtrusive when you paint it.

If I had the skills, for my money, the best setup would be a shaved firewall with the bulkhead
fittings that VA sells. Oh, second to running everything thru the fenders where you can't see 'em at all.

gotchamel · 09-08-2012, 07:49 PM

No bulkhead fitting,just attatched them to the hard lines from the evaporator.Stubbed off the heater hoses,not really in a cold climate.I routed the hoses behind the fender panel and came out under the battery instead of across the wheel well.Alot cleaner look.Had to shorten the small line from the dryer to make the connection.

gearys 5600 · 09-08-2012, 10:08 PM

ItsRandy · 09-09-2012, 01:07 AM

Bulkhead fitting.

MisterE72 · 09-09-2012, 08:32 PM

Does it matter where on the firewall you run your hoses? Im noticing from the pics you guys are placing the bulkheads in different locations.

MisterE72 · 09-09-2012, 08:29 PM

Hey Geary, did you run your hoses through the fender?

gearys 5600 · 09-09-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterE72

Hey Geary, did you run your hoses through the fender?

Mine are ran under the fender, and they come back out under my battery tray. Very simple and looks alot cleaner. IMO.

MisterE72 · 09-09-2012, 09:23 PM

Geary, can you take a couple more pics of how you ran the hoses? Thanks

468BIGBLOCK · 01-14-2013, 06:15 PM

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that is nice

thesledhead · 01-14-2013, 06:56 PM

I just used the template they sent me with the kit to mark the holes.
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ffk · 01-15-2013, 06:07 PM

hey did the template have measurements on where to put template???..im trying to fiqure out where to drill holes before i paint cab...

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Cuate · 08-25-2015, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 468BIGBLOCK

that is nice

By any chance do you have a picture of the inside, where It Connects to inside AC/heater unit? I plan to install a 4 connection bulk head where original fan blower was at. Just wondering if I have to trim or remove anything else from inside the cab. I will be purchasing vintage air after truck gets painted. I can drill holes after its painted but trying to avoid cutting or grinding after painting.

Cg1968 · 10-01-2012, 10:41 PM

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j1970GMC · 10-01-2012, 11:31 PM

I used the plate that came with the Vintage Air kit...

VA72C10 · 10-01-2012, 11:37 PM

Check out big al 71's thread for almost hidden lines...
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Beetle · 10-02-2012, 03:57 AM

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Check out big al 71's thread for almost hidden lines...
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You have a link? I couldn't find any member by that name and plane ole big al only has one post or maybe I'm just blind...
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Chvy2NV · 10-01-2012, 11:57 PM

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**SactoJim** · 10-02-2012, 12:09 AM

Here's mine.....I just painted the plastic cover the same color as truck and spent a bunch of time getting the lines to fit nicely.

longbed67 · 10-02-2012, 12:37 AM

Used a metal punch and punched through I have my kit mounted very high in the dash and moved slightly over for more functional in cab space which is the cause of the placement of the lines

magwakeenercew2jh · 10-02-2012, 11:18 AM

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Here's mine.....I just painted the plastic cover the same color as truck and spent a bunch of time getting the lines to fit nicely.

And fit nicely, they do!!!

A shaved firewall, a/c bulkhead fittings, and/or hiding the all the lines and the fittings are very sweet.

But for my taste, the REAL difference is in plumbing the lines around the compressor in order to route them to a more "tucked away" spot than I have mine.

Later for me for that. But it will happen in the future. Inspired by SactoJim.

longbed67 · 10-02-2012, 07:19 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

Here ya go man! Let him be of some inspiration to you!

elf w/capital T · 06-23-2013, 08:57 PM

Super nice!!!

kxmotox247 · 03-02-2014, 08:20 PM

I hung my evaporator today. Looking thru old threads here to see how everyone ran their hoses. Obviously I could run my vintage air hoses as designed but I'm not sold on the the way it's going to look.
I'd like to smooth my firewall and run a billet bulkhead. Anyone else have any pictures to add to this thread?

09-08-2012, 03:31 PM	#1
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	How how did you run your Vintage Air hoses? Hello folks, i'm looking to see how you guys ran your vintage air hoses through your firewall (or other) and the bulkhead you used. Post pics if u can. Thanks

09-08-2012, 05:04 PM	#2
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: How how did you run your Vintage Air hoses? I'm using the bulkhead for the fire wall that my Vintage air kit came with. Did yours not come with one or are you looking for other options? __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

09-08-2012, 07:00 PM	#3
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: How how did you run your Vintage Air hoses? Well, this probably isn't for everybody, especially the show guys. But I wanted a little "design balance" to that big brake huffer on the driver's side. And, I don't have the fabbing expertise that some folks on the Forum have. I like the one VA sends...it's a lot of plastic, but really is unobtrusive when you paint it. If I had the skills, for my money, the best setup would be a shaved firewall with the bulkhead fittings that VA sells. Oh, second to running everything thru the fenders where you can't see 'em at all. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. Last edited by magwakeenercew2jh; 09-08-2012 at 10:41 PM.

09-08-2012, 07:49 PM	#4
gotchamel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: islamorada fl. Posts: 466	Re: How how did you run your Vintage Air hoses? No bulkhead fitting,just attatched them to the hard lines from the evaporator.Stubbed off the heater hoses,not really in a cold climate.I routed the hoses behind the fender panel and came out under the battery instead of across the wheel well.Alot cleaner look.Had to shorten the small line from the dryer to make the connection.

09-08-2012, 10:08 PM	#5
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: How how did you run your Vintage Air hoses? __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

09-09-2012, 01:07 AM	#6
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: How how did you run your Vintage Air hoses? Bulkhead fitting. Attached Images

09-09-2012, 08:32 PM	#7
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: How how did you run your Vintage Air hoses? Does it matter where on the firewall you run your hoses? Im noticing from the pics you guys are placing the bulkheads in different locations.

09-09-2012, 08:29 PM	#8
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: How how did you run your Vintage Air hoses? Hey Geary, did you run your hoses through the fender?

09-09-2012, 09:23 PM	#10
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: How how did you run your Vintage Air hoses? Geary, can you take a couple more pics of how you ran the hoses? Thanks

01-14-2013, 06:56 PM	#12
thesledhead Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 153	Re: How how did you run your Vintage Air hoses? I just used the template they sent me with the kit to mark the holes. __________________ My 69 Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=398263

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10-01-2012, 11:37 PM	#17
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10-02-2012, 12:09 AM	#20
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: How how did you run your Vintage Air hoses? Here's mine.....I just painted the plastic cover the same color as truck and spent a bunch of time getting the lines to fit nicely. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread



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10-02-2012, 12:37 AM	#21
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: How how did you run your Vintage Air hoses? Used a metal punch and punched through I have my kit mounted very high in the dash and moved slightly over for more functional in cab space which is the cause of the placement of the lines Attached Images __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

10-02-2012, 07:19 AM	#23
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: How how did you run your Vintage Air hoses? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Here ya go man! Let him be of some inspiration to you! __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

06-23-2013, 08:57 PM	#24
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 994	Re: How how did you run your Vintage Air hoses? Super nice!!!

03-02-2014, 08:20 PM	#25
kxmotox247 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 1,397	Re: How how did you run your Vintage Air hoses? I hung my evaporator today. Looking thru old threads here to see how everyone ran their hoses. Obviously I could run my vintage air hoses as designed but I'm not sold on the the way it's going to look. I'd like to smooth my firewall and run a billet bulkhead. Anyone else have any pictures to add to this thread?

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