1964-1966 center a/c vent

[nsb29]

im interested in a complete unit pm me w/availability

[nsb29]

I am interested in a complete unit. pm me with details. Sorry, didn't mean to post twice. didn't know how to delete.

[corvettejim1968]

it looks like everybody wants the raw unpainted face plate so this is what it will look like complete.


or if you just want the face plate by itself.

[ms2335]

I'm in

[corvettejim1968]

i was hoping i can ask for help. i have found all the hardware but this J-clip spring clip. if you have any suggestions it would be much appreciated.

[Spragg]

Wow those look great. Pm sent.

[cru_zn_29]

Have you tried McMaster-Carr they have a lot of that stuff.

[corvettejim1968]

Originally Posted by cru_zn_29

Have you tried McMaster-Carr they have a lot of that stuff.

thank you i will look right now

[Blue666]

Please post if you find the J Clip. I am missing this part for my original unit.

[sigshooter]

Fastenal would be a great start, and check with a large body shop, they have vendors that deal only in automotive fasteners

[HOTFUN]

I know 2 guys wanting a 64-66 factory ac center vent system installed in their cab to retro fit a new vintage ac system under the dash and distribute air just from this vent outlet. I would suggest talking directly with Vintage Air and see if you can work a faceplate and a plenum adaption piece or modification duct to clamp their hoses directly to them so it works directly off their system. That would be a clean factory style in dash look and modern ac. Mark

[sigshooter]

This exactly what I was going to do. Modern components and use the old vent system

[corvettejim1968]

Originally Posted by sigshooter

This exactly what I was going to do. Modern components and use the old vent system

me too. but i want to add smaller size vents at the sides of the dash. cut out the center of the smaller vent take one of my re pop vents and cut the center out of it and then fit it in the new vent ball. then cast a whole new smaller vent ball that looks just like the correct center vent ball. basically i want it to look like it came from the factory.

[chevyrestoguy]

Wow Jim, that vent turned out beautiful! That's some nice work, especially the crispness and sharpness of the dimensions and the embossed bowtie in the center.

I hope you sell a ton of these and make a pile of dough. You deserve it. You stepped up to the plate and made a part that we all wished would someday happen. Prototyping parts isn't easy or cheap, and it looks like you'll get your ROI (Return On Investment) quickly. That's really cool.

Originally Posted by corvettejim1968

me too. but i want to add smaller size vents at the sides of the dash. cut out the center of the smaller vent take one of my re pop vents and cut the center out of it and then fit it in the new vent ball. then cast a whole new smaller vent ball that looks just like the correct center vent ball. basically i want it to look like it came from the factory.

I love that idea. I love it when things look factory, but aren't. I think I have a pair of '67-'72 outer dash A/C bezels in my parts stash if you want to use them as prototypes to start with. I don't have the vent balls, though. They're yours if you want 'em.

[Captainfab]

If anyone has those clips, these guys should.

https://www.auveco.com/

[corvettejim1968]

Thank you all for the positive feedback. its a hard road getting to a good part that is worth selling. i have made 8 face plates so far and only 2 worthy of selling in my opinion. maybe im a little picky but i cant help it im a perfectionist when it comes to my work. again thanks i will try and do a good job for you all and get you a quality product.

[LT1 Burb]

I too need one of those clips for one of my spare vents. Also where are you sourcing the balls and the center pot metal part, I need a couple of pot metal pieces replated but if you can buy them I would rather just do that.

[corvettejim1968]

Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

I too need one of those clips for one of my spare vents. Also where are you sourcing the balls and the center pot metal part, I need a couple of pot metal pieces replated but if you can buy them I would rather just do that.

I am actually casting them and making them myself. I am doing all of this work in the spare bedroom of my house with the exception of the chroming.

[LT1 Burb]

WOW, good job.

[corvettejim1968]

i should be working on the vent balls this weekend. i think the center vent is going to be very challenging.

[Turtleman]

Were going to have to get together sometime...

[cortcomp]

Got my faceplate the other day, fantastic work! No casting flash, ready to paint, seems less brittle than my oem one! Will paint it this week and move my hardware over, pretty excited to get one thats not cracked and corners gone.

[corvettejim1968]

worked on the vent ball mold today. we`ll find out next weekend how it turned out. crossing my fingers never made a sphere before.

[64fleetside]

put me down for two spheres when they are done. Great job!

[corvettejim1968]

making some headway on the face plates and vent ball mounts.the ones on the far right are an example of not every part turns out good.