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**chev3600** · 08-02-2013, 09:31 PM

Does anyone have a pic of how the defrost microswitch is mounted on a cable operated vintage air box? It's a stretch, I know, but calls to vintage aren't proving to be helpful.
I made a bracket for the cable but would like to know what it's supposed to look like. Thanks!
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67ChevyRedneck · 08-02-2013, 10:28 PM

How old is the system? You can look through my install thread in my signature from 2006. Mine used the cable operated system too. Maybe you'll see what you need (I'm not sure?)

Here's a pdf of the old cable style system instructions. What you need may be on pages 10 and 11?

http://vintageair.com/DownloadsSecti...ols)%20Ine.pdf

**WIDESIDE72** · 08-02-2013, 10:29 PM

I can take a look at mine in the am.
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**chev3600** · 08-02-2013, 11:27 PM

I have no idea how old the system is, but its surely not a newer version.

67redneck: the install pics are great, but for whatever reason the diagram I found shows three microswitches and also a vacuum controlled heater valve.

Wideside72: I'd appreciate any input. Hopefully someone has the same system. Otherwise, I'll have to guess!
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67ChevyRedneck · 08-02-2013, 11:46 PM

Yeah, I have the newest version I just installed in a 65 mustang... it's ALL electronic now, everything.

Are you looking for how the switch is wired or how the cable is supposed to be routed? Is the pdf I added your system?

**chev3600** · 08-03-2013, 08:49 AM

I need the phsyical mounting location of the switch. The PDF is similar but not the same. It took forever but I did find a diagram that matched the components I have. 3 microswitches and 1 vacuum heater valve seem to be the difference.
I bought the system used and missing a few pieces.
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**chev3600** · 08-08-2013, 05:46 PM

Finally got in touch with a tech at vintage air. These guys really do have great support. He dragged an old unit out and sent me some pics. Definitely will use them for the next project, when I can buy new.
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08-02-2013, 09:31 PM	#1
chev3600 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 444	Older vintage air help Does anyone have a pic of how the defrost microswitch is mounted on a cable operated vintage air box? It's a stretch, I know, but calls to vintage aren't proving to be helpful. I made a bracket for the cable but would like to know what it's supposed to look like. Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 1949/1954 with LS swap-yeah! http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/AD%20trucks/jumbled mess of unorganized photos

08-02-2013, 10:28 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Older vintage air help How old is the system? You can look through my install thread in my signature from 2006. Mine used the cable operated system too. Maybe you'll see what you need (I'm not sure?) Here's a pdf of the old cable style system instructions. What you need may be on pages 10 and 11? http://vintageair.com/DownloadsSecti...ols)%20Ine.pdf __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-02-2013, 10:29 PM	#3
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Older vintage air help I can take a look at mine in the am. Posted via Mobile Device

08-02-2013, 11:27 PM	#4
chev3600 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 444	Re: Older vintage air help I have no idea how old the system is, but its surely not a newer version. 67redneck: the install pics are great, but for whatever reason the diagram I found shows three microswitches and also a vacuum controlled heater valve. Wideside72: I'd appreciate any input. Hopefully someone has the same system. Otherwise, I'll have to guess! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1949/1954 with LS swap-yeah! http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/AD%20trucks/jumbled mess of unorganized photos

08-02-2013, 11:46 PM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Older vintage air help Yeah, I have the newest version I just installed in a 65 mustang... it's ALL electronic now, everything. Are you looking for how the switch is wired or how the cable is supposed to be routed? Is the pdf I added your system? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-03-2013, 08:49 AM	#6
chev3600 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 444	Re: Older vintage air help I need the phsyical mounting location of the switch. The PDF is similar but not the same. It took forever but I did find a diagram that matched the components I have. 3 microswitches and 1 vacuum heater valve seem to be the difference. I bought the system used and missing a few pieces. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1949/1954 with LS swap-yeah! http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/AD%20trucks/jumbled mess of unorganized photos Last edited by chev3600; 08-03-2013 at 08:51 AM. Reason: More info

08-08-2013, 05:46 PM	#7
chev3600 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 444	Re: Older vintage air help Finally got in touch with a tech at vintage air. These guys really do have great support. He dragged an old unit out and sent me some pics. Definitely will use them for the next project, when I can buy new. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1949/1954 with LS swap-yeah! http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/AD%20trucks/jumbled mess of unorganized photos

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