Vintage Air Blower

[Minkota]

I have a Vintage Air System that was installed by a previous owner. the Blower Motor is making alot of noise and I would like to replace it. it appears I may need to remove the hood/Hinge to access the Blower Motor.

Do these systems use the same Blower Motor as what would be used if I went to a parts house and asked for the blower motor for a 67 C10, or will it be different?

[Ol Blue K20]

Pics will help us identify what you have.

[Minkota]

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Pics will help us identify what you have.

I have not taken it apart yet as this one is my Daily Driver. I will try and post some pics as soon as I can.

[Richard2112]

When I replaced my blower fan (motor was fine) I rebuilt the housing so if I ever need to replace my heater core, I can do it without removing the hood hinge or the entire housing. Someday I'll be happy I did.

[Ol Blue K20]

Before you tear into it. Take pics of the firewall under the hood and dash. Post em up

[Minkota]

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Before you tear into it. Take pics of the firewall under the hood and dash. Post em up

I will try and get them this afternoon. All I can remember is there is a a big round spot with a bolt thru the center right behind the passenger hood hinge (I am assuming this to be the Blower motor).

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by Minkota

I will try and get them this afternoon. All I can remember is there is a a big round spot with a bolt thru the center right behind the passenger hood hinge (I am assuming this to be the Blower motor).

I believe what you're seeing is the block off for the stock motor. I think the blower is in the case under your dash.

[Minkota]

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I believe what you're seeing is the block off for the stock motor. I think the blower is in the case under your dash.

I was hoping that would be the case. i will try and get some pics posted soon.

[Minkota]

I wasnt able to get a pic during the daylight. I hope this is clear enough. Hard to get a pic of the Interior

[Ol Blue K20]

I have never worked on a VA product. But from my understanding it's a stand alone unit under the dash. Are you sure the blower motor didn't suck up a leaf or something.

[Minkota]

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I have never worked on a VA product. But from my understanding it's a stand alone unit under the dash. Are you sure the blower motor didn't suck up a leaf or something.

Pretty sure its a bad Blower Motor. it has a really loud squeal and then a few seconds later there will be no air flow.

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by Minkota

Pretty sure its a bad Blower Motor. it has a really loud squeal and then a few seconds later there will be no air flow.

Yep, that sounds bad. Now you need a diagram of how everything is laid out in that case. Hopefully someone who has experience will chime in.

[1971Stepside]

If it is a VA system your blower motor is inside the cab. The only picture I have that is close shows it here to the right side. Drops out of the bottom. Mine is an older VA system since I bought it nearly 10 years ago and the truck still isn't completed. It should be pretty easy to get to, but I would pull it out before heading to the parts counter. VA is usually very helpful. Look on their site and I bet you can find instructions and part numbers. Good luck.