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Chvygreen63 · 06-08-2012, 01:35 PM

Rbar thank you for that reply.

Apparently I have jump the gun again. I was thinking all I needed to do was buy the a/c vents and the ducts would hook up throught the ash tray. But clearly that's not the way it's gonna work. I take it you have an a/c ready dash. Do you think I could trouble you for the dimensions of the opening please.
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rbar · 06-08-2012, 03:50 PM

I didnt have an ac dash, but I do now. Someone was very helpful and posted a print of the opening. I'm not at home now, but I will hopefully post it this evening.
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Slow Build · 06-08-2012, 04:38 PM

Here is a picture of the dash opening and the additional openings in the firewall to accomidate all the needed air flow and draining. The drawing that rbar wrote about.

Chvygreen63 · 06-09-2012, 10:22 AM

Thanks guys I'll post some more pics when it's closer to completion
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Todd W. White · 07-12-2013, 07:17 PM

I found the actual screw-on knobs for the pull cables. They are the same as the ones used on the 63-64 Corvette. I bought 3 from YearOne, who had the best price I found at the time, and just got them in. I checked them against the only original I had, and I screwed one onto the pull cable, and they are IDENTICAL in fit, function, and looks! Here's where you can get them:

https://www.yearone.com/Product/1953-82-Corvette/FP273

Budman56 · 01-11-2014, 08:12 PM

I have a question for you guys, I am looking at having a the air conditioning vent reproduced, this is what I got back from a designer what do you guys think I have not done this before and don't know if this is good or not. Hi Bud,
Ok, cool.
Ah! I see why they don't make them. Not too many '65 chevy pickups came w/ AC.
Are you interested in fully dimensioned 2D drafting for use to quote at different prototypers? Or you just need a 3D solid file?
Since it's just plastic you might be able to have it rapid prototyped, but it would need some polishing.

For a good accurate CAD model (3D only) of the base and middle vent you'd be looking at about $400-600. Add $50-$150 for 2D drafting depending on level of detail needed.

06-08-2012, 01:35 PM	#26
Chvygreen63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Giddings, Texas Posts: 19	Re: 1965 Factory C-10 A/C Question Rbar thank you for that reply. Apparently I have jump the gun again. I was thinking all I needed to do was buy the a/c vents and the ducts would hook up throught the ash tray. But clearly that's not the way it's gonna work. I take it you have an a/c ready dash. Do you think I could trouble you for the dimensions of the opening please. Posted via Mobile Device

06-08-2012, 03:50 PM	#27
rbar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 422	Re: 1965 Factory C-10 A/C Question I didnt have an ac dash, but I do now. Someone was very helpful and posted a print of the opening. I'm not at home now, but I will hopefully post it this evening. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1963 Chevy stepside 327 1965 Chevy swb 383 1996 Mystic Mustang Cobra 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 415hp/415tq 6speed

06-08-2012, 04:38 PM	#28
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: 1965 Factory C-10 A/C Question Here is a picture of the dash opening and the additional openings in the firewall to accomidate all the needed air flow and draining. The drawing that rbar wrote about. Attached Images __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

06-09-2012, 10:22 AM	#29
Chvygreen63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Giddings, Texas Posts: 19	Re: 1965 Factory C-10 A/C Question Thanks guys I'll post some more pics when it's closer to completion Posted via Mobile Device

07-12-2013, 07:17 PM	#30
Todd W. White Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sapulpa, Oklahoma Posts: 67	Re: 1965 Factory C-10 A/C Question I found the actual screw-on knobs for the pull cables. They are the same as the ones used on the 63-64 Corvette. I bought 3 from YearOne, who had the best price I found at the time, and just got them in. I checked them against the only original I had, and I screwed one onto the pull cable, and they are IDENTICAL in fit, function, and looks! Here's where you can get them: https://www.yearone.com/Product/1953-82-Corvette/FP273

01-11-2014, 08:12 PM	#31
Budman56 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Patterson California Posts: 1,133	Re: 1965 Factory C-10 A/C Question I have a question for you guys, I am looking at having a the air conditioning vent reproduced, this is what I got back from a designer what do you guys think I have not done this before and don't know if this is good or not. Hi Bud, Ok, cool. Ah! I see why they don't make them. Not too many '65 chevy pickups came w/ AC. Are you interested in fully dimensioned 2D drafting for use to quote at different prototypers? Or you just need a 3D solid file? Since it's just plastic you might be able to have it rapid prototyped, but it would need some polishing. For a good accurate CAD model (3D only) of the base and middle vent you'd be looking at about $400-600. Add $50-$150 for 2D drafting depending on level of detail needed. Attached Images __________________ MY 65 C20 BUILD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=483346 ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/



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