1969 SuperBurb build-up (Bagged and Blown!)

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by texanidiot25

Man, the buick didnt take much of a hit compared to the Nissan.. Glad she's all right!

I love those seats, where can I pick up a set for the front? And any custom color combos?

The Buick was in worse shape than the picture shows. Seats are 67/68 Buddy buckets. You can find them if you look around. I had an upholstery shop custom make the covers. Here's another link:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2079024

[blaznhot_23]

those seats look hot...

[shaneschevys]

Those seats look great! You cant beat the look of the hounds tooth interior.

[Hart_Rod]

Got the holes cut out for the a/c. I'm going to use the new "GEN 4" from vintage.

[shifty]

i might as well ask now - is there an indicator to know where to drill the holes, or is everyone just drilling those "wherever"? if you did "wherever", how did you measure/mark where to drill?

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by shifty

i might as well ask now - is there an indicator to know where to drill the holes, or is everyone just drilling those "wherever"? if you did "wherever", how did you measure/mark where to drill?

67ChevyRedNeck is doing a write up where he describes the install:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=245132

You can download the templates and print them out (pages 19 and 20):

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

I ended up moving the location provided by the template because the vent wouldn't fit quite flush (the dash is curved). I measured 1 1/2" away from the side of the door (inboard) and 1 3/4" up from the bottom of the dash. There's a brace behind the dash that you will have to trim to allow the back side of the vent to screw on correctly, but it was pretty simple. I can take pictures if you need. I borrowed one of my billet aluminum vents from my 48 to test fit and it fit quite well.

I talked to Vintage Air the other day and I think this is evaporator/control panel I'm going to put in the Suburban/CrewCab, the Gen IV an it's all electric.

http://www.vintageair.com/cat2006/19.pdf

http://www.vintageair.com/products2006.asp

They are also working on retro-kit that will allow you to use the factory unit with this kit (no time frame given).

[Hart_Rod]

Did a little more work on the round a/c vent holes. Hammered and dollied them a little to get the vent to fit flush to the dash.

[Frizzle Fry]

I like those vents.

[shifty]

I like the vents you'll find in a lot of new cars - like the ones I had in my RSX before I sold it. They look like this:

http://www.handa-accessories.com/rsxtrim.jpg

Basically, you can push them flat (closed) or push them open. They spin 360º to put the air wherever you want it.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by shifty

I like the vents you'll find in a lot of new cars - like the ones I had in my RSX before I sold it. They look like this:

http://www.handa-accessories.com/rsxtrim.jpg

Basically, you can push them flat (closed) or push them open. They spin 360º to put the air wherever you want it.

Those are pretty cool. Here's some more:

http://www.hotrodair.com/index.cfm/p...rod/prd173.htm
http://www.billetspecialties.com/pro...cid=8&scid=113
http://www.streetrodstuff.com/Products/1300/

[BowTieOgre]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Those are pretty cool. Here's some more:

http://www.hotrodair.com/index.cfm/p...rod/prd173.htm
http://www.billetspecialties.com/pro...cid=8&scid=113
http://www.streetrodstuff.com/Products/1300/

Man the ones in the first link are pretty sweet!

[randomhero472]

hart, looking good!! Why are you going with the GEN4 kit rather than sure-fit for our trucks?

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by randomhero472

hart, looking good!! Why are you going with the GEN4 kit rather than sure-fit for our trucks?

There's a couple of reasons I'm using the GEN IV. First, the "Surefit" is a retrofit kit meant to be installed with the factory holes and requires no firewall modifications. I smoothed my firewall and eliminated all the factory heater/ac holes. Secondly, the GEN IV is the most modern unit that Vintage Air sells. It's all electronic, no slide cables or vacuum pods like the sure-fit kit.

R

[shifty]

Hmmm, uses the factory holes eh? I still haven't welded mine shut Question is - is it the same big bulky SIZE as the factory setup?

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by shifty

Hmmm, uses the factory holes eh? I still haven't welded mine shut Question is - is it the same big bulky SIZE as the factory setup?

Gen IV or the SureFit??

[shifty]

Surefit. You said it plugs into all of hte factory firewall holes - but is it as big and bulky in the engine bay (heater core, blower setup) as the stock unit?

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by shifty

Surefit. You said it plugs into all of hte factory firewall holes - but is it as big and bulky in the engine bay (heater core, blower setup) as the stock unit?

Here's some pictures and a link to a SureFit install:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=61810

Vintage Air Surefit manual:
http://www.vintageair.com/DownloadsS...ir)%20Inet.pdf

Link to a CAA install:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=161402

[Hart_Rod]

Finished off the transition are from the rear tail pan to the truck quarters. It will be covered by the bumper, but I didn't want it to look like an after thought. I also got the body ready to come off the chassis (this weekend hopefully!).

R

[shifty]

Oh, it's THAT setup. Yeah. I'm still waiting for someone to develop a kit that pulls fresh air from outside the truck - something innovative, like ... that will put the blower in the kickpanel vent and pull from outside, allowing people to shave their firewall, install a bulkhead, and still get fresh air to cool down.

[Hart_Rod]

With the Gen 4, you could always pop open your vents in the kick panel for some fresh air, .

Pictures with the bumper on:

[shifty]

Looks superb, you do great work! How many hours you reckon you have in that? 35?

[Frizzle Fry]

Looks Awesome!

[Tucson72]

I really like this project. I am very interested in some of the parts you listed from ECE, where can I see the parts online or where can I get a catalog? Any help would be graet thank you.

[shifty]

Google for Early Classic Enterprises.

[Rokcrln]

Well I have been gone awhile but this thing is looking good. I really like the tail lights, stock burb lights never sat well with me.

Kevin
LFD Inc.