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**OneBad71** · 04-09-2023, 11:04 AM

Hello, Happy Easter.
I have a 71 C10 without factory air. It is getting close to being ready for paint and I am looking for advice on a Kit just for the 3 dash vents for now. I'm looking for a kit that will look close to OE but be easy to install, ie: dash cutting.
I figure I will add the complete system later on, but for now just want to do the dash mods before paint.
Any ideas on which company to go to for the parts ? or a Kit that has templates?
I did try and search, but I didn't have much luck?
Thank you,
Dan

**cwcarpenter98** · 04-12-2023, 10:27 PM

Moved to the 67-72 message board for ya. Should be able to get an answer here

**Richard** · 04-13-2023, 03:22 AM

I opted to cut my dash for the OEM dash vents and will install a stock type system. There are pics in the earlier posts of my build thread. Converting to r134a as opposed to an aftermarket system. IIRC some of the aftermarket venders offer adapter to convert their smaller ducts to the larger stock vents if you choose that path. Unfortunately, the person I got the templates from is no longer on this forum. PM me if you want more info on what I did.

**OneBad71** · 04-13-2023, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard

I opted to cut my dash for the OEM dash vents and will install a stock type system. There are pics in the earlier posts of my build thread. Converting to r134a as opposed to an aftermarket system. IIRC some of the aftermarket venders offer adapter to convert their smaller ducts to the larger stock vents if you choose that path. Unfortunately, the person I got the templates from is no longer on this forum. PM me if you want more info on what I did.

Thank you, I will check it out

**KyleSeal** · 04-13-2023, 09:25 AM

If you are going with Vintage Air, their website has downloadable instructions and you can use their templates. Just verify the paper prints in the proper dimensions when doing so.

**Grumpy old man** · 04-13-2023, 09:37 AM

I found a used set on the parts board and used them as patterns to cut the Factory style vent holes in my 67 dash , The vents that come with the vintage air kits are just a generic looking round vent .

**OneBad71** · 04-13-2023, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by KyleSeal

If you are going with Vintage Air, their website has downloadable instructions and you can use their templates. Just verify the paper prints in the proper dimensions when doing so.

I will check it out, thank you

**OneBad71** · 04-13-2023, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by OneBad71

I will check it out, thank you

I went on the site but could not find where the templates were so I could print them out. I also want to do the center vent .
Thanks Dan

**OneBad71** · 04-13-2023, 10:08 AM

I see Old Air Products sells a factory look 3 piece kit for the dash vents. I would think these need to holes and center cut out to be to factory spec's ? I just can't find the Templates so I can print them out in real size ? I am terrible searching the web. Maybe someone has what I need ? Willing to pay for them . I just want to cut everything out correctly. Thank you

**OneBad71** · 04-13-2023, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by OneBad71

I see Old Air Products sells a factory look 3 piece kit for the dash vents. I would think these need to holes and center cut out to be to factory spec's ? I just can't find the Templates so I can print them out in real size ? I am terrible searching the web. Maybe someone has what I need ? Willing to pay for them . I just want to cut everything out correctly. Thank you

I just called Old Air Products and ordered their vent kit. They do charge for the templates but I figured that would be the easiest way to go for me. Hopefully it will all work out and look factory and hopefully I won't mess up the dash lol
Thanks for everyone's replies.

04-09-2023, 11:04 AM	#1
OneBad71 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Gardnerville Posts: 70	Ac vent kit Hello, Happy Easter. I have a 71 C10 without factory air. It is getting close to being ready for paint and I am looking for advice on a Kit just for the 3 dash vents for now. I'm looking for a kit that will look close to OE but be easy to install, ie: dash cutting. I figure I will add the complete system later on, but for now just want to do the dash mods before paint. Any ideas on which company to go to for the parts ? or a Kit that has templates? I did try and search, but I didn't have much luck? Thank you, Dan

04-12-2023, 10:27 PM	#2
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,493	Re: Ac vent kit Moved to the 67-72 message board for ya. Should be able to get an answer here __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

04-13-2023, 03:22 AM	#3
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,896	Re: Ac vent kit I opted to cut my dash for the OEM dash vents and will install a stock type system. There are pics in the earlier posts of my build thread. Converting to r134a as opposed to an aftermarket system. IIRC some of the aftermarket venders offer adapter to convert their smaller ducts to the larger stock vents if you choose that path. Unfortunately, the person I got the templates from is no longer on this forum. PM me if you want more info on what I did. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

04-13-2023, 09:25 AM	#5
KyleSeal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Toano, VA Posts: 893	Re: Ac vent kit If you are going with Vintage Air, their website has downloadable instructions and you can use their templates. Just verify the paper prints in the proper dimensions when doing so. __________________ "Sometimes I do serve as a good bad example. Glad to be of service." My Build Thread (1967 C10, lowered, EFI, daily truck): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=830809

04-13-2023, 09:37 AM	#6
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Ac vent kit I found a used set on the parts board and used them as patterns to cut the Factory style vent holes in my 67 dash , The vents that come with the vintage air kits are just a generic looking round vent . Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

04-13-2023, 10:08 AM	#9
OneBad71 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Gardnerville Posts: 70	Re: Ac vent kit I see Old Air Products sells a factory look 3 piece kit for the dash vents. I would think these need to holes and center cut out to be to factory spec's ? I just can't find the Templates so I can print them out in real size ? I am terrible searching the web. Maybe someone has what I need ? Willing to pay for them . I just want to cut everything out correctly. Thank you



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