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12-01-2008, 10:09 AM
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dash options
I am planning on putting a Vintage Air type system on my 70swb. The cab is toast however, the dash is good. It had factory air. I have a cab from a 70lwb that I’ll put on the swb frame. It did not have factory air. So should I swap the dash or is there another option to vent the AC? Does someone have a template to cut the vent holes in the non AC dash? I’m not going for a stock restoration. Thanks.
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12-01-2008, 10:20 AM
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Re: dash options
you can get templates to cut the AC holes from most aftermarket AC companies when you buy a system from them. I am sure a boardmember has the template and would be willing to share.
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12-01-2008, 12:00 PM
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Re: dash options
 It's easy to cut three holes. It's also easy to swap the dash, but easier just to cut new holes.
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12-01-2008, 03:03 PM
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Re: dash options
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12-01-2008, 03:26 PM
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Re: dash options
Heres the templates. If you P.M. me a postal address I will send them to you, including the center vent. These posted will not be sized right if printed.
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12-01-2008, 03:41 PM
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Re: dash options
i have a universal vintage air system in my truck & used the directions from the "factory-fit" system that they sell. the directions are on their website & you can print them off which includes the "full scale" sheet needed to tape to the dash & sides for the hole locations... hope this helps & good luck!!
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12-01-2008, 03:42 PM
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Tot Roddin'
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Re: dash options
Sounds like everyone else beat me to the answer... fast work guys!
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12-01-2008, 03:47 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sanford nc
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Re: dash options
Thanks ya'll. I noticed there are ~45 spot welds on the leading edge of the dash, cutting holes sounds the way to go.
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12-01-2008, 04:59 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: dash options
if you have an A/C dash there... you can make your own templates pretty fast.
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12-01-2008, 08:16 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: St.Petersburg,Fl
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Re: dash options
I made my templates off an air dash.It's a piece of cake,you'll have no problem.I used a jig saw and a die grinder with a carbide burr.Good luck
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