It's my turn for a Vintage Air Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

see ten · 01-30-2009, 09:06 PM

If you can make it fit and are capable of shortening the cable I see no reason for it not to work. The only issue I see is that you're going to have a portion of hose on the interior that always has engine temperature coolant in it. Might make things a bit warm in the summer.

**STP67-72** · 01-30-2009, 09:52 PM

I just installed a vintage air unit in a 68 a few months ago. The unit we ordered was a special order that went out through the pass. side fresh air vent. Ran the hoses between the inner and outer fenders. I put the heater control valve inside the cab, just like you want to do. My hoses were already going to be running inside cab.Like ASA pointed out. I either had a shorter cable or i made a big loop in cable. Worked out great. Cleans it up under hood a little. Hope this helps. I have some pics. stashed that i have thought about posting on here.

jugernot · 01-30-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by see ten

If you can make it fit and are capable of shortening the cable I see no reason for it not to work. The only issue I see is that you're going to have a portion of hose on the interior that always has engine temperature coolant in it. Might make things a bit warm in the summer.

A very good point about heat in the summer

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Originally Posted by STP67-72

I just installed a vintage air unit in a 68 a few months ago. The unit we ordered was a special order that went out through the pass. side fresh air vent. Ran the hoses between the inner and outer fenders. I put the heater control valve inside the cab, just like you want to do. My hoses were already going to be running inside cab.Like ASA pointed out. I either had a shorter cable or i made a big loop in cable. Worked out great. Cleans it up under hood a little. Hope this helps. I have some pics. stashed that i have thought about posting on here.

Yes please, can you post some pictures. It sounds like we are running the same set up.

ItsRandy · 06-24-2013, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jugernot

A very good point about heat in the summer

Yes please, can you post some pictures. It sounds like we are running the same set up.

How are you gonna' turn a wrench in there to tighten the fittings? I was gonna' do that but couldn't figure out how to get the fittings tight.

vidman · 06-24-2013, 05:54 PM

Crows foot maybe...

01-30-2009, 09:06 PM	#1
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: It's my turn for a Vintage Air Question If you can make it fit and are capable of shortening the cable I see no reason for it not to work. The only issue I see is that you're going to have a portion of hose on the interior that always has engine temperature coolant in it. Might make things a bit warm in the summer.

01-30-2009, 09:52 PM	#2
STP67-72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PORT NECHES, TEXAS / USA Posts: 1,668	Re: It's my turn for a Vintage Air Question I just installed a vintage air unit in a 68 a few months ago. The unit we ordered was a special order that went out through the pass. side fresh air vent. Ran the hoses between the inner and outer fenders. I put the heater control valve inside the cab, just like you want to do. My hoses were already going to be running inside cab.Like ASA pointed out. I either had a shorter cable or i made a big loop in cable. Worked out great. Cleans it up under hood a little. Hope this helps. I have some pics. stashed that i have thought about posting on here. __________________ 55 Chevy original swb (big back window) 61 Chevy bubble top (427-5 speed) 67 Chevy stepside (Krusty) 68 Chevy swb fleet (Lola) 68 Chevy swb fleet 71 Chevy swb fleet ( future PB project) 97 crew cab power stroke 07 SS Trail blazer

06-24-2013, 05:54 PM	#5
vidman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fitchburg,Mass Posts: 737	Re: It's my turn for a Vintage Air Question Crows foot maybe... __________________ 62 Willys 4wd Pickup : 72 C-10 swb 504 stroker 09 Taco 3" lift 33" tires: 90 K-5 blazer (plow truck): RIP Ross Little brother



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