what's a good ac vent for the 55-59 dashes? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

waybad · 01-24-2012, 09:07 PM

I want something in the dash not under it,, any ideas?
thanks TC

jimig1 · 01-24-2012, 09:46 PM

I was going to copy this I like how it looks almost factory.

renegade6 · 01-24-2012, 10:22 PM

Maybe not the best way but, this is how I did mine.

waybad · 01-24-2012, 11:06 PM

I looked at yours in your build and liked them a lot, do the center ones move/swivel?
thanks Tink

oldcouple · 01-25-2012, 03:03 AM

Look here http://www.vintageair.com/catalog11/pg54wc.pdf

_Ogre · 01-25-2012, 01:46 PM

i used vintage air genII compac system, did not like the look of the sure-fit system's plastic stuff.

the va unit sticks out under the dash quite a bit, i put one vent in the kick

a 4'' fascia covers the va unit

and the other vent is in the steering column cover

without the console this would have been a nice finish to any dash.
you could make a one piece fascia all across the underside of the dash.

OrrieG · 01-25-2012, 01:49 PM

I am putting one 2.5" dia. in each kick panel and making a horizontal custom louver to fit under the dash in the center. I do not like the stock VA plastic ones. No photos, still in planning stages.

waybad · 01-25-2012, 05:45 PM

thanks guys,, keep-em coming..

renegade6 · 01-25-2012, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waybad

I looked at yours in your build and liked them a lot, do the center ones move/swivel?
thanks Tink

Yes, they do I can get a 45 degree angle out of them so I'm not just cooling my legs.

01-24-2012, 09:07 PM	#1
waybad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Evansville,IN Posts: 409	what's a good ac vent for the 55-59 dashes? I want something in the dash not under it,, any ideas? thanks TC

01-24-2012, 09:46 PM	#2
jimig1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elk River, MN Posts: 614	Re: what's a good ac vent for the 55-59 dashes? I was going to copy this I like how it looks almost factory. __________________ 55 2nd series Chevy Pickup 2019 Chevy Equinox(Daily driver) 2011 Chevy Malibu (Wife's car) MSRA Member I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where's the self-help section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose. -George Carlin

01-24-2012, 10:22 PM	#3
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01-24-2012, 11:06 PM	#4
waybad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Evansville,IN Posts: 409	Re: what's a good ac vent for the 55-59 dashes? I looked at yours in your build and liked them a lot, do the center ones move/swivel? thanks Tink

01-25-2012, 03:03 AM	#5
oldcouple Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Winlock Wa Posts: 584	Re: what's a good ac vent for the 55-59 dashes? Look here http://www.vintageair.com/catalog11/pg54wc.pdf __________________ Retired and too busy to work.

01-25-2012, 01:46 PM	#6
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: what's a good ac vent for the 55-59 dashes? i used vintage air genII compac system, did not like the look of the sure-fit system's plastic stuff. the va unit sticks out under the dash quite a bit, i put one vent in the kick a 4'' fascia covers the va unit and the other vent is in the steering column cover without the console this would have been a nice finish to any dash. you could make a one piece fascia all across the underside of the dash. __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

01-25-2012, 01:49 PM	#7
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: what's a good ac vent for the 55-59 dashes? I am putting one 2.5" dia. in each kick panel and making a horizontal custom louver to fit under the dash in the center. I do not like the stock VA plastic ones. No photos, still in planning stages. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

01-25-2012, 05:45 PM	#8
waybad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Evansville,IN Posts: 409	Re: what's a good ac vent for the 55-59 dashes? thanks guys,, keep-em coming..



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