Deleted HVAC, what to do with vents? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Gigem · 01-21-2021, 11:12 AM

I got rid of my factory HVAC equipment. What do folks do with the side ball vents and vent in the center of dash? Just leave them, or remove and block off the holes? Or put something else in there?

ChevyRacefan · 01-21-2021, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Gigem

I got rid of my factory HVAC equipment. What do folks do with the side ball vents and vent in the center of dash? Just leave them, or remove and block off the holes? Or put something else in there?

I would hide speakers behind the balls/vents. say 4"
Maybe make a storage slot for your phone where the center dash vent is if, it is only used for a/c.
I am keeping my A/c but the 1" tweeters are going in there, hidden out of sight and I will be able to aim them at me.

EagleChief · 01-21-2021, 11:51 AM

I got beat to it, but I'd say speakers. Or, I saw somebody put a gauge in the vent on the driver side. I can't remember what it was for, but thought it was a good idea.

Davidf · 01-21-2021, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Gigem

I got rid of my factory HVAC equipment. What do folks do with the side ball vents and vent in the center of dash? Just leave them, or remove and block off the holes? Or put something else in there?

reading this post, I assumed the OP was from a northern state and just did not need A/C. Then, I noticed he is in Lakeway (Austin), TX. If ever there was a place that needs AC, Austin is it! Why on earth would someone delete AC in Texas!

So, if it is because of the special purpose use of the truck and you are making it nice, then I would weld in patches, and repaint the entire dash/interior.

sick472 · 01-21-2021, 02:07 PM

I deleted my AC, painted the side vent housings dash color and the balls black, and put them back on. No duct hose going to them...just mounted there for looks.

**chewychevy67** · 01-21-2021, 05:36 PM

I always thought about hooking those vents to the kick panel fresh air vents on non a/c trucks.

CG · 01-21-2021, 10:10 PM

Duct tape? Haha ... Ok that was dumb =)

I sold some ball vents to a member that was going to remove the inners and put some small speakers. Personally I would just leave them alone. If they really bug you maybe you could remove the dash and trade it to a member that has no vents and is looking for an air dash.

01-21-2021, 11:12 AM	#1
Gigem Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lakeway, TX Posts: 335	Deleted HVAC, what to do with vents? I got rid of my factory HVAC equipment. What do folks do with the side ball vents and vent in the center of dash? Just leave them, or remove and block off the holes? Or put something else in there? __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande (current truck) 1980 Chevy Stepside (gone) 1987 Chevy Blazer (gone) 1972 Chevelle SS Convertible (gone) 1973 Chevy Corvette (gone) 1967 Chevy Camaro (STOLEN!)

01-21-2021, 11:51 AM	#3
EagleChief Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 420	Re: Deleted HVAC, what to do with vents? I got beat to it, but I'd say speakers. Or, I saw somebody put a gauge in the vent on the driver side. I can't remember what it was for, but thought it was a good idea. __________________ 1971 C10 - Hugger Orange/White My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=780197 LS Swap Thread: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=811460

01-21-2021, 02:07 PM	#5
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,131	Re: Deleted HVAC, what to do with vents? I deleted my AC, painted the side vent housings dash color and the balls black, and put them back on. No duct hose going to them...just mounted there for looks. __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

01-21-2021, 05:36 PM	#6
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,557	Re: Deleted HVAC, what to do with vents? I always thought about hooking those vents to the kick panel fresh air vents on non a/c trucks.

01-21-2021, 10:10 PM	#7
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: Deleted HVAC, what to do with vents? Duct tape? Haha ... Ok that was dumb =) I sold some ball vents to a member that was going to remove the inners and put some small speakers. Personally I would just leave them alone. If they really bug you maybe you could remove the dash and trade it to a member that has no vents and is looking for an air dash. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …



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