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hensonjd · 06-17-2009, 10:20 PM

I have a non ac cab that is in really good shape and a ac cab that is in horrible shape. Can I put the ac dash in the non ac cab?

Yullose · 06-17-2009, 10:58 PM

Funny you ask...

I'm gutting two cabs right now... one is a '72 AC cab, one is not ('67).

I was going to swap the AC dash into the '67... but noticed it's welded all the way across the base of the windshield. I even buzzed the bolts out of each end of the dash, hoping it might pull apart, but no such luck. You would need to pull the windshield and drill out all the spot welds holding the dash to the cowl panel...

It's not that complicated, but looks to be more trouble than it's worth.

I've since decided to scrap my plans to put the '72 AC parts in the '67... and will just roll the windows down instead.

67chevy2wd · 06-17-2009, 11:04 PM

It really isn't that hard if you have a welder. I am in the process of swaping dashes because my old dash was beat up pretty bad. You just have to pull the windshield out and drill out all the spot welds and remove the bolts under the dash on each side it and comes right out. Bolt the new dash in and weld up the lip under the windshield. I have seen people cut the holes in the dash for the a/c vents also, so that is another option you have.

**71blksuper4x4** · 06-17-2009, 11:09 PM

Don't forget the firewalls are different as well for a air cab. Trevor

hensonjd · 06-17-2009, 11:20 PM

Would it be easier just to go with a vintage air system than try to conver it over to stock look?

67chevy2wd · 06-17-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Don't forget the firewalls are different as well for a air cab. Trevor

How much different are they? I planned on putting an a/c dash in my 67 when I get around to restoring it. This might put a stop to that idea.

hensonjd · 06-18-2009, 12:11 AM

Also. How do you get a title for one of our trucks if you dont have one. My trucks cab doesnt have a vin number but it is in great shape. The PO said he got it out of a wrecking yard.

jbristo67 · 06-18-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy2wd

How much different are they? I planned on putting an a/c dash in my 67 when I get around to restoring it. This might put a stop to that idea.

Not that different just need to fill in 1 one and cut it out for the ac set up

jbristo67 · 06-17-2009, 11:02 PM

I put a complete AC dash in my non AC truck I will rake some pictures

Ackattack · 06-18-2009, 01:43 PM

I'm using an old air underdash unit in my non-A/C cab. I shaved the firewall, and then cut holes in the dash for the stock style of A/C outlets.

06-17-2009, 10:20 PM	#1
hensonjd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buffalo, Tx Posts: 422	dash conversion non ac to ac I have a non ac cab that is in really good shape and a ac cab that is in horrible shape. Can I put the ac dash in the non ac cab?

06-17-2009, 10:58 PM	#2
Yullose Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 76	Re: dash conversion non ac to ac Funny you ask... I'm gutting two cabs right now... one is a '72 AC cab, one is not ('67). I was going to swap the AC dash into the '67... but noticed it's welded all the way across the base of the windshield. I even buzzed the bolts out of each end of the dash, hoping it might pull apart, but no such luck. You would need to pull the windshield and drill out all the spot welds holding the dash to the cowl panel... It's not that complicated, but looks to be more trouble than it's worth. I've since decided to scrap my plans to put the '72 AC parts in the '67... and will just roll the windows down instead.

06-17-2009, 11:04 PM	#3
67chevy2wd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Salem, ND Posts: 1,558	Re: dash conversion non ac to ac It really isn't that hard if you have a welder. I am in the process of swaping dashes because my old dash was beat up pretty bad. You just have to pull the windshield out and drill out all the spot welds and remove the bolts under the dash on each side it and comes right out. Bolt the new dash in and weld up the lip under the windshield. I have seen people cut the holes in the dash for the a/c vents also, so that is another option you have. __________________ 07 Chevy classic LBZ Duramax (a few mods) '67 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (in pieces) '69 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (on hold) '71 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 ‘71 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd suburban

06-17-2009, 11:09 PM	#4
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: dash conversion non ac to ac Don't forget the firewalls are different as well for a air cab. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

06-17-2009, 11:20 PM	#5
hensonjd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buffalo, Tx Posts: 422	Re: dash conversion non ac to ac Would it be easier just to go with a vintage air system than try to conver it over to stock look?

06-18-2009, 12:11 AM	#7
hensonjd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buffalo, Tx Posts: 422	Re: dash conversion non ac to ac Also. How do you get a title for one of our trucks if you dont have one. My trucks cab doesnt have a vin number but it is in great shape. The PO said he got it out of a wrecking yard.

06-17-2009, 11:02 PM	#9
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: dash conversion non ac to ac I put a complete AC dash in my non AC truck I will rake some pictures __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

06-18-2009, 01:43 PM	#10
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: dash conversion non ac to ac I'm using an old air underdash unit in my non-A/C cab. I shaved the firewall, and then cut holes in the dash for the stock style of A/C outlets. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index



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