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Orange · 09-01-2006, 09:30 PM

I am getting close to having this tied up.
I have just been bumbling along with it, working on it here and there.

To fill everyone in, I am installing an aftermarket underdash unit that can be seen here.

I bought it from a local Hot Rod supplier, it is their brand. I think it is similar to some other setups out there.

Anyhow - As of last night, I cut my dash for the vents. Here's my pics. Enjoy.
http://www.slickorange.com/ac/ac1_index.html

I will try and get some pics of my condensor, compressor mounted, and of course the unit, etc. Just give me some time. This has been an evening project after work and all while trying to give the wife some time too, soooo...

DLB

BTW - Those are the Billet Specialties vents. I thought they were nicer than most other options, and I REALLY like them in the truck.

I did have to trim that dash brace though so that they would sandwich themselves against the dash though. Argh.

*rage'nrat638* · 09-01-2006, 09:37 PM

LOOK'S GOOD BROTHER!!!! may you have many frost balls....

we need more pictures...

Orange · 09-01-2006, 09:42 PM

Just thought I would throw this in there as well.

This is the current state of my trucks bay.

Notice the garage door opener on the ground in front of it, and not on the celing where it belongs. This is due to working on the truck, and not taking the time to put the opener on the door.

Then over on the left you will notice a rear sway bar. That's been there for a good 2 months at least.

The rest of the mess, has happened in this weeks time. The Dremel box hasn't been thrown awy yet because I still have to look at to see which tool is what. That thing saved me for this little deal. If you don't have one, get one.

I am going to go clean now.

timcos · 09-01-2006, 10:28 PM

That truck is georgeous.

I really like that A/C Panel and stereo relocate.

Nice job.

Stroker · 09-01-2006, 11:26 PM

The truck and AC install is looking good. Nice job.
I've been torn on how to do my accessorys. The stock stuff looked a little to boring to me and I wasn't really crazy about all the billet stuff on the market plus it's really $$$. After seeing your engine I really like the stock black brackets with the polished accessorys. Thanks for sharing the pics.

70GMCer · 09-02-2006, 07:33 AM

Sweet GMC......Like the color. Hey, let's start a new thread....Who has the most trashed up garage.....I always say, you can tell how much work is being done to your rig by the amount of empty boxes and trash on the floor....lol

Orange · 09-02-2006, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70GMCer

Hey, let's start a new thread....Who has the most trashed up garage.....I always say, you can tell how much work is being done to your rig by the amount of empty boxes and trash on the floor....lol

I lose.

Stayed up until about 12:30 or so last night working on this.
Had to "in order to have enough order" to finish my install.

Thanks for the comments guys. Makes a fella feel good.

KAILUAZ · 09-02-2006, 01:21 PM

Very nice truck!!

WTB3 · 09-02-2006, 07:10 PM

Where are you mounting the controls?

timcos · 09-02-2006, 08:39 PM

Check out his slickorange.com website.

see ten · 09-02-2006, 09:02 PM

Hey Dalton, Are you going to the cruise-in in Dalton next Saturday? It should be a good one if the weather holds out.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-02-2006, 10:15 PM

Nice looking truck, keep us updated

70GMCer · 09-03-2006, 08:50 AM

I don't know about that "Orange".....Look at mine.......It's now getting to the point that I have to clean this mess up to find anything. At least the truck is just about done.......

see ten · 09-03-2006, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70GMCer

I don't know about that "Orange".....Look at mine.......It's now getting to the point that I have to clean this mess up to find anything. At least the truck is just about done.......

Dude! You have 5 heat/air vents in your garage!

70GMCer · 09-03-2006, 09:23 AM

Yeh.....w/ac also......That's what happens when you're in the HVAC trade.....

09-01-2006, 09:30 PM	#1
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	My latest A/C Install Progress... I am getting close to having this tied up. I have just been bumbling along with it, working on it here and there. To fill everyone in, I am installing an aftermarket underdash unit that can be seen here. I bought it from a local Hot Rod supplier, it is their brand. I think it is similar to some other setups out there. Anyhow - As of last night, I cut my dash for the vents. Here's my pics. Enjoy. http://www.slickorange.com/ac/ac1_index.html I will try and get some pics of my condensor, compressor mounted, and of course the unit, etc. Just give me some time. This has been an evening project after work and all while trying to give the wife some time too, soooo... DLB BTW - Those are the Billet Specialties vents. I thought they were nicer than most other options, and I REALLY like them in the truck. I did have to trim that dash brace though so that they would sandwich themselves against the dash though. Argh. __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index. Last edited by Orange; 09-01-2006 at 09:43 PM.

09-01-2006, 09:37 PM	#2
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: My latest A/C Install Progress... LOOK'S GOOD BROTHER!!!! may you have many frost balls.... we need more pictures...

09-01-2006, 09:42 PM	#3
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: My latest A/C Install Progress... Just thought I would throw this in there as well. This is the current state of my trucks bay. Notice the garage door opener on the ground in front of it, and not on the celing where it belongs. This is due to working on the truck, and not taking the time to put the opener on the door. Then over on the left you will notice a rear sway bar. That's been there for a good 2 months at least. The rest of the mess, has happened in this weeks time. The Dremel box hasn't been thrown awy yet because I still have to look at to see which tool is what. That thing saved me for this little deal. If you don't have one, get one. I am going to go clean now. __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

09-01-2006, 10:28 PM	#4
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: My latest A/C Install Progress... That truck is georgeous. I really like that A/C Panel and stereo relocate. Nice job. __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

09-01-2006, 11:26 PM	#5
Stroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 1,149	Re: My latest A/C Install Progress... The truck and AC install is looking good. Nice job. I've been torn on how to do my accessorys. The stock stuff looked a little to boring to me and I wasn't really crazy about all the billet stuff on the market plus it's really $$$. After seeing your engine I really like the stock black brackets with the polished accessorys. Thanks for sharing the pics. __________________ 72 SWB parts and pieces Oklahoma

09-02-2006, 07:33 AM	#6
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: My latest A/C Install Progress... Sweet GMC......Like the color. Hey, let's start a new thread....Who has the most trashed up garage.....I always say, you can tell how much work is being done to your rig by the amount of empty boxes and trash on the floor....lol __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

09-02-2006, 01:21 PM	#8
KAILUAZ King of Rust Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 359	Re: My latest A/C Install Progress... Very nice truck!! __________________ 1970 GMC 2500, 350, TH400, front disks, thats it! My Pics

09-02-2006, 07:10 PM	#9
WTB3 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 84	Re: My latest A/C Install Progress... Where are you mounting the controls? __________________ '65 Chevy 1/2 ton Longbed '71 Chevy 1/2 ton Longbed

09-02-2006, 08:39 PM	#10
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: My latest A/C Install Progress... Check out his slickorange.com website. __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

09-02-2006, 09:02 PM	#11
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: My latest A/C Install Progress... Hey Dalton, Are you going to the cruise-in in Dalton next Saturday? It should be a good one if the weather holds out.

09-02-2006, 10:15 PM	#12
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,474	Re: My latest A/C Install Progress... Nice looking truck, keep us updated __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-03-2006, 08:50 AM	#13
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: My latest A/C Install Progress... I don't know about that "Orange".....Look at mine.......It's now getting to the point that I have to clean this mess up to find anything. At least the truck is just about done....... Attached Images __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

09-03-2006, 09:23 AM	#15
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: My latest A/C Install Progress... Yeh.....w/ac also......That's what happens when you're in the HVAC trade..... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang Last edited by 70GMCer; 09-03-2006 at 09:25 AM.



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