Need some help with the A.C. Vents Please. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jorgensensc · 05-19-2004, 11:55 PM

I'm installing a vintage air setup and will be putting the stock Vents on the sides (not the ones that came with the V.A. setup). Does anyone out there have access to a factory A.C. dash and can either take some measurements for me or draw a template on a piece of paper and fax it to me? I don't want to screw this up when I cut the dash. Thanks in advance!!
Shawn
A.C. Will Rock!!!

Longhorn Man · 05-20-2004, 12:12 AM

My A/C cab is about 40 miles away...so i can't help.
I wonder if you'll still be considered a dash hacker?
Same thing...cutting up a dash for a more enjouable drive...

Cut that sucker up and don't look back.

jorgensensc · 05-20-2004, 12:14 AM

I'm trying do be reasonable with the hacking you know

Thanks for the thought though.

70 longbed · 05-20-2004, 12:25 AM

What measurements do you want, ac cab in the garage and I will do it now.

jorgensensc · 05-20-2004, 01:36 AM

The side vents from whatever spots ware good measurement points, Maybe from the bottom up, from the side over to the edge of the hole, and maybe the diameter of the hole. Does the hole extend into the curved part of the dash? Thanks for the help whenever you can get to it.
Shawn

71swb4x4 · 05-20-2004, 08:48 AM

I have an AC dash at home. If you still don't have what you need when I get home tonight I will take pics and measurements.
Shanw

jorgensensc · 05-20-2004, 11:05 AM

Thanks I appreciate it!!

adamls · 05-20-2004, 12:27 PM

Isnt there a template in the kit from Vintage, if not I have the manual in pdf form I can send you the template.

jorgensensc · 05-20-2004, 01:31 PM

The template in the kit is for the ball vents that they use. I want to use the stock factory vents and they have a different location for the hole. If you have a template for the factory vents that would be awesome though!
Shawn

**john** · 05-20-2004, 06:44 PM

Heres a template if you can get it to the right size. It is on a 8 1/2x11 in. sheet. John

jorgensensc · 05-20-2004, 06:58 PM

Wow!! Thanks john I will see if I can get that to print up. By the way, the gauge metal piece you sent me for the tachometer works great!!! I'll post a pic sometime soon!!
Shawn

71swb4x4 · 05-20-2004, 07:33 PM

Here are some pics Shawn.

jorgensensc · 05-20-2004, 09:45 PM

Thanks for the Pics!! Between those and the dimensions and templat above I should be able to work something out!! Thanks again guys!
Shawn

05-19-2004, 11:55 PM	#1
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Need some help with the A.C. Vents Please. I'm installing a vintage air setup and will be putting the stock Vents on the sides (not the ones that came with the V.A. setup). Does anyone out there have access to a factory A.C. dash and can either take some measurements for me or draw a template on a piece of paper and fax it to me? I don't want to screw this up when I cut the dash. Thanks in advance!! Shawn A.C. Will Rock!!! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

05-20-2004, 12:14 AM	#3
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	I'm trying do be reasonable with the hacking you know Thanks for the thought though. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

05-20-2004, 12:25 AM	#4
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 490	What measurements do you want, ac cab in the garage and I will do it now. __________________ Keith 70 CST longbed in progress. Hoping to get it back on the road soon.

05-20-2004, 01:36 AM	#5
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	The side vents from whatever spots ware good measurement points, Maybe from the bottom up, from the side over to the edge of the hole, and maybe the diameter of the hole. Does the hole extend into the curved part of the dash? Thanks for the help whenever you can get to it. Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

05-20-2004, 08:48 AM	#6
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	I have an AC dash at home. If you still don't have what you need when I get home tonight I will take pics and measurements. Shanw __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

05-20-2004, 12:12 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	My A/C cab is about 40 miles away...so i can't help. I wonder if you'll still be considered a dash hacker? Same thing...cutting up a dash for a more enjouable drive... Cut that sucker up and don't look back.

05-20-2004, 11:05 AM	#7
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Thanks I appreciate it!! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

05-20-2004, 12:27 PM	#8
adamls Gotta Startem Early Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Amarillo, TX, USA Posts: 364	Isnt there a template in the kit from Vintage, if not I have the manual in pdf form I can send you the template. __________________ 67 SWB In Progress, one piece at a time, maybe 3 years I will be finished

05-20-2004, 01:31 PM	#9
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	The template in the kit is for the ball vents that they use. I want to use the stock factory vents and they have a different location for the hole. If you have a template for the factory vents that would be awesome though! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

05-20-2004, 06:44 PM	#10
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Heres a template if you can get it to the right size. It is on a 8 1/2x11 in. sheet. John Attached Images __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

05-20-2004, 06:58 PM	#11
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Wow!! Thanks john I will see if I can get that to print up. By the way, the gauge metal piece you sent me for the tachometer works great!!! I'll post a pic sometime soon!! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

05-20-2004, 07:33 PM	#12
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Here are some pics Shawn. Attached Images __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

05-20-2004, 09:45 PM	#13
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Thanks for the Pics!! Between those and the dimensions and templat above I should be able to work something out!! Thanks again guys! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE



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