1964-1966 center a/c vent

[corvettejim1968]

I sold the faceplate but I will let you all know when I have more for sale

[ms2335]

Got my faceplate and it is super nice! Let me know when you have the vents ready

Thanks

[corvettejim1968]

started on the center vent today. we will see how it turned out next weekend.

also i have a couple more face plates if anybody needs them.

thank you all for the kind words about my work i really do appreciate it

[chad64chevy]

are there any seconds?? or are they the $150 ones??

[corvettejim1968]

No 2nds . I guess that means I'm getting better at making these.

[corvettejim1968]

i have one more face plate left for sale. until i make more.

also i have a set of vent ball housings . one is a 2nd so i will sell the set for $15 with free shipping.

[Tims66hauler]

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[corvettejim1968]

the center vent turned out great.




now i need to make 12 sets of vents send them off to get chromed thats a 5 week turn around and then i can sell the complete assembly.

[argonaut]

I'm ready for a complete assembly once you have them. Are you planning to make any sort on plenum with a duct connection for the back side? I would want one as my application is custom, not using the factory AC system.

[corvettejim1968]

After the first wave of complete units. my intention is to replicate the ductwork behind the vent inside the dash.

[earl84]

corvettejim1968, these things are works of art. You are doing a great job and I sincerely hope you make a lot of money filling this void in the 60-66 Chevy truck market.

[corvettejim1968]

i had no intention of selling the vents raw (not chromed) but if for some reason you wanted them i can sell them at $25 each. or you can wait a couple months for the chromed ones at $50 each.

some seller on ebay said he is spending $75 per vent to have them stripped and rechromed. that sounds like alot to me.

[ChefCy]

so nice!!!

[ms2335]

I am in for two ball vents and the center vent as soon as ready

[corvettejim1968]

i ordered a set of these vents this morning. when the come in i will cut out the center and add in our "correct" truck vent ball center and then cast that part and offer 2 1/2in vent balls for the sides of the dash for that custom but yet look like it came factory look. this is what im doing to my truck someday.
http://nostalgicac.com/2-5-inch-chro...hree-vein.html

[nsb29]

looks like things are moving rite along just wonted to let you know im looking forward to receiving my complete unit DOUG

[chevyrestoguy]

Originally Posted by corvettejim1968

After the first wave of complete units. my intention is to replicate the ductwork behind the vent inside the dash.

Jim-
If you need an original duct to use as a pattern to make your new one, PM me.

[corvettejim1968]

thank you for the offer. i do have one. this might take some time because its big and im not sure i can even make one yet. the small parts are not so bad.

Jim

[aggie91]

Just found this thread. Your work is top notch. Seems like a fair investment and the parts look good. Maybe some day I can get a complete set up from you.

[SFTorange]

Nice work! I'll definitely be watching the progress on these!

[corvettejim1968]

I'm sending off 4 round ball vents and one center vent to be chromed. I was told resin casted parts are harder to Chrome because of the mold release. so I had to soak them in purple power and then spray them off with carburetor cleaner. the chrome guy told me after that then I need to do a test with scotch tape to see how well it sticks. all is good on my end let's see how they turn out. unfortunately it's a five week turnaround but when I get them back I will have one complete ready to sell. after this first test I will make a whole bunch more so everybody gets one I have 11 people on my list so far let me know if you want a complete assembly and I will put you on the list.

[WhiteWhale]

Originally Posted by ncoonen

I kind of like having the corner broken off...adds some style and patina points.

I had to do a double take on the dash as it looks like mine





Anyone know what the knob in the bottom center is for? I have the same one but no wires were hooked up to it when I got the truck.

[corvettejim1968]

working on the smaller vent ball conversion now. the small one is 2 1/4 in tall. it will fit fine on the sides of our dash for the 64-66.



cut out and sanded smooth.

inserted the center piece from one of my casted parts.

compair the original to the new smaller side vent.

next i will cast the new part and send it out for chroming and it will look like a factory 64-66 truck vent but for the side of the dash.

[aggie91]

That smaller vent looks good.

I did a little online research on resin casting, just a question for you, what material are you using for the parts and for making the molds?

[corvettejim1968]

Originally Posted by aggie91

That smaller vent looks good.

I did a little online research on resin casting, just a question for you, what material are you using for the parts and for making the molds?

to make the part its a 2 part resin. i dont know the brand

and the silicone is a 2 part also.