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68Stepbed · 06-06-2006, 10:45 PM

I plan on running aftermarket A/C on the 68. I need to see pics of smooth firewalls with the heater box removed. I need to see how to cover up the ugly hole for the blower motor.

Orange · 06-07-2006, 10:09 AM

I did the same thing.
I made a plate to cover it up. I was going to use 2, one for the back round hole, then one for the front, but I just use one large one.

Here's a pic. I may mount it a little differently, and probably paint it to match. This was done in a hurry before a show while in the middle of my A/C install.

http://www.slickorange.com/Album/ima...gmc_image1.jpg

There's a couple of other pics it shows up in too in that album...
http://www.slickorange.com/Album/1971_gmc_index.html

BTW - This was an afterthought pretty much. I had a factory A/C setup installed - otherwise, I probably would have done something more permanent.

**Palf70Step** · 06-07-2006, 02:23 PM

Mine is not done yet, but I cut out some patches for the openings and welded them in. I have the fan opening, clutch opening and the other unneeded holes roughed in now, but no pictures yet.

I hope mine looks as nice as Yank's (last picture) when I'm finished

*Shane* · 06-07-2006, 03:26 PM

here's mine ... this was taken over a year ago and sadly the truck looks the same ... no progress.

glock35ipsc · 06-07-2006, 04:12 PM

Here is mine. I added a piece to the weird curve where the blower motor sat, so it would have the same outside curve as the other side. I also cut out both holes and welded in a single piece of sheetmetal.

greasemonkey · 06-08-2006, 11:03 PM

I shaved the wiring gutter along with the heater holes, lots more work but to me it looks good.

glock35ipsc · 06-09-2006, 12:10 AM

Greasemonkey - That looks sharp! I may have to finish mine off like that too.......

pumpkin · 06-09-2006, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greasemonkey

I shaved the wiring gutter along with the heater holes, lots more work but to me it looks good.

That is sweet

Wootdog · 06-09-2006, 04:18 AM

When you guys add the a/c, what will the hole look like? I dont have pics here with me, but the cutout I have is about four inches long and two inches high. Previous owner filled in the hole made the afore mentioned one and installed a plug with four connections, but never installed the a/c. I think it is for old air but not sure. I will post pics in a few days. Have to get back to the states first. Kerry

Orange · 06-09-2006, 10:03 AM

Greasemonkey - that looks great man - I love it!
If mine had been what it is now from the start, then I would have wanted to take the route that you are going.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 06-09-2006, 10:07 AM

If you gonna do it make sure to add the rounded corner piece it just looks incomplete with out it..

68Stepbed · 06-09-2006, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

If you gonna do it make sure to add the rounded corner piece it just looks incomplete with out it..

That's the reason I wanted to see pics. I thought it might look unfinished also. It looks good either way. I was thinking of leaving it like it was and mounting my bulkhead fitting where the blower motor was.

hd78glide · 06-09-2006, 01:20 PM

I don't understand. What part is the "rounded corner piece"?

glock35ipsc · 06-09-2006, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hd78glide

I don't understand. What part is the "rounded corner piece"?

Here is mine in the raw, and I circles the spot on the orange truck.

hd78glide · 06-09-2006, 02:04 PM

Cool, thanks...

mocwon · 06-09-2006, 02:53 PM

I took the little hump out that's circled in red on glock35ipsc firewall since I didn't see a need for it with the Vintage Air set up.

glock35ipsc · 06-09-2006, 03:04 PM

Hmmmmm, I like that...... :}

hd78glide · 06-09-2006, 03:21 PM

I like it. I really like the idea of a smooth firewall. Do you lose your glove box with vintage air?

68Stepbed · 06-09-2006, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hd78glide

I like it. I really like the idea of a smooth firewall. Do you lose your glove box with vintage air?

Good question hd. I forgot about asking about that.

76bonanza · 06-09-2006, 04:33 PM

Shane what kind of headers you running are the 3/4 length? Any other pics of you exhaust?

Rokcrln · 06-09-2006, 09:12 PM

No you do not loose the glove box but they give you a new liner that is not as deep if I remember right. My kit has been in a box for about 4yrs now

One qiestion I do have (to lazy to go into the attic and look) is do you need to mount the fire wall conection at that point or can you mount it any where and just run more line?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

XXL · 06-09-2006, 10:54 PM

Much shaving...

mocwon · 06-09-2006, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

No you do not loose the glove box but they give you a new liner that is not as deep if I remember right. My kit has been in a box for about 4yrs now

One qiestion I do have (to lazy to go into the attic and look) is do you need to mount the fire wall conection at that point or can you mount it any where and just run more line?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

There is "some" choice of where to poke the lines through the firewall but not much. Using this type of bulkhead fitting limits how much it can be moved around.

trucky72 · 06-09-2006, 11:02 PM

Off point question here maybe, but how many different manufacturers are there with this vintage air conditioning fit? are their a couple to choose from? Can I get some company names to search?

bagged74 · 06-10-2006, 09:09 AM

vintage air, hot rod air, old air products, and airtique are a few of the different manufacturers.

06-06-2006, 10:45 PM	#1
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Smooth firewall pics I plan on running aftermarket A/C on the 68. I need to see pics of smooth firewalls with the heater box removed. I need to see how to cover up the ugly hole for the blower motor. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

06-07-2006, 10:09 AM	#2
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Smooth firewall pics I did the same thing. I made a plate to cover it up. I was going to use 2, one for the back round hole, then one for the front, but I just use one large one. Here's a pic. I may mount it a little differently, and probably paint it to match. This was done in a hurry before a show while in the middle of my A/C install. http://www.slickorange.com/Album/ima...gmc_image1.jpg There's a couple of other pics it shows up in too in that album... http://www.slickorange.com/Album/1971_gmc_index.html BTW - This was an afterthought pretty much. I had a factory A/C setup installed - otherwise, I probably would have done something more permanent. __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index. Last edited by Orange; 06-09-2006 at 10:02 AM.

06-07-2006, 02:23 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,818	Re: Smooth firewall pics Mine is not done yet, but I cut out some patches for the openings and welded them in. I have the fan opening, clutch opening and the other unneeded holes roughed in now, but no pictures yet. I hope mine looks as nice as Yank's (last picture) when I'm finished Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 06-07-2006 at 02:30 PM.

06-07-2006, 03:26 PM	#4
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Smooth firewall pics here's mine ... this was taken over a year ago and sadly the truck looks the same ... no progress. Attached Images

06-07-2006, 04:12 PM	#5
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Smooth firewall pics Here is mine. I added a piece to the weird curve where the blower motor sat, so it would have the same outside curve as the other side. I also cut out both holes and welded in a single piece of sheetmetal. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

06-08-2006, 11:03 PM	#6
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Re: Smooth firewall pics I shaved the wiring gutter along with the heater holes, lots more work but to me it looks good. Attached Images __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

06-09-2006, 12:10 AM	#7
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Smooth firewall pics Greasemonkey - That looks sharp! I may have to finish mine off like that too....... __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

06-09-2006, 04:18 AM	#9
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	Re: Smooth firewall pics When you guys add the a/c, what will the hole look like? I dont have pics here with me, but the cutout I have is about four inches long and two inches high. Previous owner filled in the hole made the afore mentioned one and installed a plug with four connections, but never installed the a/c. I think it is for old air but not sure. I will post pics in a few days. Have to get back to the states first. Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

06-09-2006, 10:03 AM	#10
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Smooth firewall pics Greasemonkey - that looks great man - I love it! If mine had been what it is now from the start, then I would have wanted to take the route that you are going. __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

06-09-2006, 10:07 AM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: Smooth firewall pics If you gonna do it make sure to add the rounded corner piece it just looks incomplete with out it.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-09-2006, 01:20 PM	#13
hd78glide Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Winnipeg Canada Posts: 88	Re: Smooth firewall pics I don't understand. What part is the "rounded corner piece"? __________________ 1967 GMC 1/2 ton 1972 GMC Sierra 1975 Chev 5/4 ton 1978 1/2 Harley FLH 1998 K1500 diesel

06-09-2006, 02:04 PM	#15
hd78glide Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Winnipeg Canada Posts: 88	Re: Smooth firewall pics Cool, thanks... __________________ 1967 GMC 1/2 ton 1972 GMC Sierra 1975 Chev 5/4 ton 1978 1/2 Harley FLH 1998 K1500 diesel

06-09-2006, 02:53 PM	#16
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Re: Smooth firewall pics I took the little hump out that's circled in red on glock35ipsc firewall since I didn't see a need for it with the Vintage Air set up. Attached Images __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

06-09-2006, 03:04 PM	#17
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Smooth firewall pics Hmmmmm, I like that...... :} __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

06-09-2006, 03:21 PM	#18
hd78glide Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Winnipeg Canada Posts: 88	Re: Smooth firewall pics I like it. I really like the idea of a smooth firewall. Do you lose your glove box with vintage air? __________________ 1967 GMC 1/2 ton 1972 GMC Sierra 1975 Chev 5/4 ton 1978 1/2 Harley FLH 1998 K1500 diesel



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06-09-2006, 04:33 PM	#20
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Re: Smooth firewall pics Shane what kind of headers you running are the 3/4 length? Any other pics of you exhaust? __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO Last edited by 76bonanza; 06-09-2006 at 04:34 PM.

06-09-2006, 09:12 PM	#21
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Smooth firewall pics No you do not loose the glove box but they give you a new liner that is not as deep if I remember right. My kit has been in a box for about 4yrs now One qiestion I do have (to lazy to go into the attic and look) is do you need to mount the fire wall conection at that point or can you mount it any where and just run more line? Kevin LFD Inc.

06-09-2006, 10:54 PM	#22
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: Smooth firewall pics Much shaving... Attached Images __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

06-09-2006, 11:02 PM	#24
trucky72 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: virginia beach, virginia Posts: 16	Re: Smooth firewall pics Off point question here maybe, but how many different manufacturers are there with this vintage air conditioning fit? are their a couple to choose from? Can I get some company names to search?

06-10-2006, 09:09 AM	#25
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: Smooth firewall pics vintage air, hot rod air, old air products, and airtique are a few of the different manufacturers.

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