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Ac Or Non Ac
Aside from the AC vents in the dash of our '72 blazers, is there any difference on the engine room bulkheads of an AC or non-AC blazer?
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Re: Ac Or Non Ac
There are a couple additional holes in the firewall with AC. I think the holes just aren't punched out in the non AC. The Battery tray is different too.
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I was thinking of installing a non AC dash in my AC tub.Here is a picture of my tub .It is in pretty good shape just needs a little rocker and floorpan repair.
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If you're not going to use AC, consider turning the side vents into hidden stereo tweeters.
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The dash is cut up pretty bad around the radio,ashtray and heater controls.Just thought it might be easier to swap dashes.
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Post a pic of the dash, maybe a patch panel would work better for ya.
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Thanks for the offer kna4977. As I don't have any of the AC components I'd rather put an unmolested non AC dash back in it. With the dash pad off I thought I could cut the vented ribs and make a dash swap. All I need is a non AC dash. I would like too find one locally or close by if possible.
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Not too hard to change.
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Even if you don't want a/c, wouldn't the dash vents be worth it for winter heating? BTW - how much of a pita is it to swap the dash? I have a non-a/c & bought an a/c dash to put in. Probably won't do a/c at first, but I figure it looks & functions better than the non-a/c dash.
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To clarify for those wanting to run right out and change your dash, it is not that easy to do when removed as a complete unit!
Even when cutting between the holes that are beneath the dash pad. (easy part) The hard part is removing the spot welds on the outside edges of the dash face welded to the upper pillar. The flat tabs that are spot welded in FOUR places on each side have to be gotten to without doing damage to your thin dash sheet metal. (the one in the truck your saving) Okay true, easy to do if you wanna rip it/bend it/wreck it to get it out but it's very tough to get at those tabs the way their located. If possible a patch would be alot easier, even cutting out the center and replacing that section alone would save time/effort IMO. Last edited by vtblazer; 11-12-2006 at 06:59 AM. |
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Lots of good info here, but the buying and selling (or offering to sell) belongs on the parts board, not here.
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VT, are you saying that getting the dash out clean & reuseable is a pita, or putting one back in? Just checking because that is soon on the list. Thanks!
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There is a flat metal tab spot welded to both the dash face and the inside of the upper door pillar. In an effort to break loose the spot welds, you'll be tempted to put a small pry bar under the part of the dash that will remain in the truck, in doing so it's almost impossible not to dimple the metal from underneath. The working space is pretty tight under there, if you go in knowing the possible issue's you should be fine. |
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