Doing away with vents in the cab??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

idonutn0 · 01-04-2009, 03:13 PM

I was wanting to smooth the cowl, fix the rust and weld up the vent holes inside of the cab.
Has anyone done this? Are there any reasons why I shouldnt do it?

Thanks

**leddzepp** · 01-04-2009, 03:33 PM

If you have factory A/C, the passenger side vent is for recirculating air, and you need that one

idonutn0 · 01-04-2009, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

If you have factory A/C, the passenger side vent is for recirculating air, and you need that one

I was planning on running an aftermarket AC system in it.

**mr48chev** · 01-04-2009, 03:39 PM

Depending on which unit you get some still require outside air or at lest it is desirable.
I've seen a few trucks with the panel filled but they were primarily show only trucks and didn't see a lot of if any real street use.

heavy71chevy · 01-04-2009, 04:32 PM

Ive thought about it myself...prolly gonna make covers to go over the holes out of leather..like to see pics if you do it

cdowns · 01-04-2009, 04:37 PM

the tighter you make the cab the greater chance of the windows blowing out in hot weather or the cab being vaccume sealed in cold weather

**special-K** · 01-04-2009, 06:46 PM

Looking for a reason to "not" want vents(short for ventilation).

piecesparts · 01-04-2009, 07:21 PM

Close it up if you want, use door vents (like the later model GM trucks) for control of air pressure in the cab. If you need some fresh air in there during your A/C ops, then make a smaller tubed vent connection, but the big dust holes can be closed.

Mondo · 01-04-2009, 10:35 PM

I have Vintage Air, smooth cowl, blocked vent holes, well insulated etc... The only issue I have is that in the winter I have to run the heat with the A/C on to dehumidify or the truck steams up. The air gets warm but not hot (the A/C works awesome in the summertime).

No tint and there's not many places hotter than Bakersfield.. haven't had an air pressure problem. These trucks just ain't that tight.

Chevymann1968 · 01-04-2009, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mondo

I have Vintage Air, smooth cowl, blocked vent holes, well insulated etc... The only issue I have is that in the winter I have to run the heat with the A/C on to dehumidify or the truck steams up. The air gets warm but not hot (the A/C works awesome in the summertime).

No tint and there's not many places hotter than Bakersfield.. haven't had an air pressure problem. These trucks just ain't that tight.

Your truck looks really good !!!1 What color red is that!!!

BP68 · 01-04-2009, 10:24 PM

Check my build thread for a pic of my shaved cowl in primer.
I shaved the center of the dash, but kept the stock vent holes to the left and right. I plan to go with a dual billet center vent.

sixty8c10 · 01-04-2009, 11:47 PM

i got my vents welded shut, and a smooth cowl...but i aint driving mine yet, check sig for pics, if there aint none i'll get some up asaic

Mondo · 01-05-2009, 06:15 PM

thanks,

It's GMs "bright red".

My cowl is fiberglass and I got it from Tony Gonzalez ( mgtp001@gmail.com )

Great fit and a lot less hassle... throw some paint on it and bolt it down

01-04-2009, 03:13 PM	#1
idonutn0 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cypress TX Posts: 126	Doing away with vents in the cab??? I was wanting to smooth the cowl, fix the rust and weld up the vent holes inside of the cab. Has anyone done this? Are there any reasons why I shouldnt do it? Thanks

01-04-2009, 03:33 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,022	Re: Doing away with vents in the cab??? If you have factory A/C, the passenger side vent is for recirculating air, and you need that one

01-04-2009, 03:39 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,640	Re: Doing away with vents in the cab??? Depending on which unit you get some still require outside air or at lest it is desirable. I've seen a few trucks with the panel filled but they were primarily show only trucks and didn't see a lot of if any real street use.

01-04-2009, 04:32 PM	#5
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: Doing away with vents in the cab??? Ive thought about it myself...prolly gonna make covers to go over the holes out of leather..like to see pics if you do it __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

01-04-2009, 04:37 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Doing away with vents in the cab??? the tighter you make the cab the greater chance of the windows blowing out in hot weather or the cab being vaccume sealed in cold weather __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by cdowns; 01-04-2009 at 04:38 PM.

01-04-2009, 06:46 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Doing away with vents in the cab??? Looking for a reason to "not" want vents(short for ventilation). __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-04-2009, 07:21 PM	#8
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Doing away with vents in the cab??? Close it up if you want, use door vents (like the later model GM trucks) for control of air pressure in the cab. If you need some fresh air in there during your A/C ops, then make a smaller tubed vent connection, but the big dust holes can be closed.

01-04-2009, 10:35 PM	#9
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: Doing away with vents in the cab??? I have Vintage Air, smooth cowl, blocked vent holes, well insulated etc... The only issue I have is that in the winter I have to run the heat with the A/C on to dehumidify or the truck steams up. The air gets warm but not hot (the A/C works awesome in the summertime). No tint and there's not many places hotter than Bakersfield.. haven't had an air pressure problem. These trucks just ain't that tight. Attached Images

01-04-2009, 10:24 PM	#11
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: Doing away with vents in the cab??? Check my build thread for a pic of my shaved cowl in primer. I shaved the center of the dash, but kept the stock vent holes to the left and right. I plan to go with a dual billet center vent. __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

01-04-2009, 11:47 PM	#12
sixty8c10 MY EX DRIVES A BROOM Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Herington, KS Posts: 869	Re: Doing away with vents in the cab??? i got my vents welded shut, and a smooth cowl...but i aint driving mine yet, check sig for pics, if there aint none i'll get some up asaic __________________ They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International Last edited by sixty8c10; 01-04-2009 at 11:47 PM.

01-05-2009, 06:15 PM	#13
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: Doing away with vents in the cab??? thanks, It's GMs "bright red". My cowl is fiberglass and I got it from Tony Gonzalez ( mgtp001@gmail.com ) Great fit and a lot less hassle... throw some paint on it and bolt it down



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