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57larry · 01-13-2018, 09:04 PM

good AC info, thanks

Perpendicular · 02-18-2018, 04:51 PM

For those with a smooth firewall, did you opt to not use the VA plate and if not, does the holes in the firewall they unit bolts through hold up to daily driving or would the plate really be necessary?

I am getting ready to drill the holes but wonder if I need the plate to give the unit some structure....

-Paul

Perpendicular · 02-18-2018, 04:58 PM

lux · 02-18-2018, 06:10 PM

I didn't use the VA plate, but I did use a bulkhead plate for the hoses. I didn't want to just put the hard lines through the fire wall. The difficulty in that I'd that you have to make up new hoses on the cab inside to replace those hard lines. And boy is it tight under there.
To answer your original question. The weight of the unit will be fine bolting directly to your firewall. The bracket also hangs on the inside of the under dash.

lux · 02-19-2018, 12:07 AM

TXgearhead67 · 02-20-2018, 01:28 PM

I’m not trying to hijack your thread Elf. I too am planning to run the VA unit. I am going to shave the kick panel vents. When I do this there will be no need for the cowl vents. Am I correct? I want to weld them for a cleaner look. Also how does the VA kit get fresh air? Thanks fellas!

lux · 02-20-2018, 03:44 PM

The.VA kit does not have a fresh air intake.

69Tom · 02-20-2018, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lux

The.VA kit does not have a fresh air intake.

Not being a jerk, just curious: with the wing windows and the kick panel vents, is it a big issue? When I'm using the A/C here in Phoenix, I'm using it mainly on re-cyclical function. Having the unit where it is just processing extreme hot air over and over isn't nearly as effective.

Also, are there any aftermarket systems that maintain the ability to use fresh air?

lux · 02-20-2018, 04:25 PM

I just put my VA kit in, so as of now I haven't seen fresh air necessary. I guess if I have a passenger that ate to much cabbage I'll just roll down the window.
I'm not sure if any other kits have fresh air.

69Tom · 02-20-2018, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lux

I just put my VA kit in, so as of now I haven't seen fresh air necessary. I guess if I have a passenger that ate to much cabbage I'll just roll down the window.
I'm not sure if any other kits have fresh air.

LOL. Well, keep us posted how you find it once it gets hot out.

elf w/capital T · 02-21-2018, 07:59 PM

Haha! Thanks guys! Love this forum!

**argonaut** · 02-21-2018, 08:58 PM

I've looked but not seen any aftermarket kits that have fresh air functionality. I'd be curious to know if anyone else has.

01-13-2018, 09:04 PM	#26
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: Firewall holes for Vintage Air good AC info, thanks

02-18-2018, 04:51 PM	#27
Perpendicular Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Elgin, TX Posts: 329	Re: Firewall holes for Vintage Air For those with a smooth firewall, did you opt to not use the VA plate and if not, does the holes in the firewall they unit bolts through hold up to daily driving or would the plate really be necessary? I am getting ready to drill the holes but wonder if I need the plate to give the unit some structure.... -Paul

02-18-2018, 04:58 PM	#28
Perpendicular Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Elgin, TX Posts: 329	Re: Firewall holes for Vintage Air

02-18-2018, 06:10 PM	#29
lux Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 306	Re: Firewall holes for Vintage Air I didn't use the VA plate, but I did use a bulkhead plate for the hoses. I didn't want to just put the hard lines through the fire wall. The difficulty in that I'd that you have to make up new hoses on the cab inside to replace those hard lines. And boy is it tight under there. To answer your original question. The weight of the unit will be fine bolting directly to your firewall. The bracket also hangs on the inside of the under dash.

02-19-2018, 12:07 AM	#30
lux Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 306	Re: Firewall holes for Vintage Air

02-20-2018, 01:28 PM	#31
TXgearhead67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carthage Texas Posts: 175	Re: Firewall holes for Vintage Air I’m not trying to hijack your thread Elf. I too am planning to run the VA unit. I am going to shave the kick panel vents. When I do this there will be no need for the cowl vents. Am I correct? I want to weld them for a cleaner look. Also how does the VA kit get fresh air? Thanks fellas!

02-20-2018, 03:44 PM	#32
lux Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 306	Re: Firewall holes for Vintage Air The.VA kit does not have a fresh air intake.

02-20-2018, 04:25 PM	#34
lux Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 306	Re: Firewall holes for Vintage Air I just put my VA kit in, so as of now I haven't seen fresh air necessary. I guess if I have a passenger that ate to much cabbage I'll just roll down the window. I'm not sure if any other kits have fresh air.

02-21-2018, 07:59 PM	#36
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 994	Re: Firewall holes for Vintage Air Haha! Thanks guys! Love this forum!

02-21-2018, 08:58 PM	#37
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: Firewall holes for Vintage Air I've looked but not seen any aftermarket kits that have fresh air functionality. I'd be curious to know if anyone else has. __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!



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