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coolair · 05-26-2007, 10:11 PM

A few pic of a VA Gen II Compac installed into my 65. Welded up the dash and installed the controler and vents in dash for an OEM look. Not that hard of a modification and system will freeze you out which makes the adjustablility of the electronic controled system perfect to adjust the vent temp to suit.

I'm not too good @ the post pic thing so if I screw up, help me out if you can.........Thanks, Mark

71chevylowrider · 05-26-2007, 10:12 PM

That looks beautiful & custom, I love the dash.

setandreel · 05-27-2007, 07:31 AM

Looks good coolair, what length is that shifter 16" ?

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-27-2007, 07:39 AM

thats awesome dude, beautiful truck to

64GMCHorsepower · 05-27-2007, 10:38 AM

Yeah, is that a Lokar top mount shifter? And I love the Dash, that looks really good.....

Frizzle Fry · 05-27-2007, 11:33 AM

That's a beautiful truck. Nice job!

coolair · 05-28-2007, 08:32 PM

Thanks for the commets guys - the shifter is a Lokar floor mount 16" operating a 700R4 trans.

M

1963chevyshort · 05-28-2007, 08:37 PM

Yes Coolair it is an awesome truck well put together.

A

Iron-Butt · 05-29-2007, 02:51 AM

what kind of emergency brake handle is that?

64GMCHorsepower · 05-29-2007, 06:53 AM

That shifter is the one I've been looking at to run my 700R4.....

Very Nice...

revn67 · 05-29-2007, 12:23 PM

hey coolair...did you have to modify any of the linkage to make that shifter work? i just heard some guys talking about how it isn't bolt on...i have a th350, and by the way....your truck's interior is clean and looks awesome!

Volvo_Matt · 05-29-2007, 03:59 PM

Well done!!!

Any idea how much $$ was invested?

coolair · 05-29-2007, 06:53 PM

Iron Butt...picked up the parking brake handle @ a swap meet for 5 bucks......guessing it came from a import??

Revn67........The shifter wasn't in sync with the trans....call to Lokar tech dept and had a simple fix....re-arch the shift rod and re-adjust....works perfect. Other than that no problems with the shifter.

Volvo Matt.........Don't want to know...or my wife to know either. Learned a lot building it and have a blast driving it around...just cant pass too many gas stations.

M

hewlett2002000 · 05-29-2007, 07:12 PM

hey coolair. how much was involved with changing to that brake in the floor?
thanks,
John

ClassicAutoResto · 05-29-2007, 08:42 PM

Slick ride coolair. How do you fit speeding tickets in the glove box though? Kidding aside, looks great!!!!!!!!! Jerry

**Chevy Fleetside** · 05-29-2007, 09:29 PM

I was thinking of doing something like that with my dash. I don't use an ashtray anyway. It looks nice...

ldanny · 05-30-2007, 01:13 AM

can u post a pic of just the guages from the drivers point of view and where did u get them from

Imperial Kustom · 05-30-2007, 02:18 PM

Droooool!

coolair · 05-31-2007, 10:14 PM

Idanny - here is a straight on dash/gauge shot. They are Classic Insrument gauges purchased from RB's Obsolete in AZ. A few shots of the engine compartment also........

hewlett2002000 · 05-31-2007, 11:33 PM

very VERY nice. hope mine looks even close to that good one day.

cst70rocket · 06-01-2007, 02:00 PM

CoolAir where you at in Texas? I'm assuming central/eastern? I was over at my cousins near Taylor and that looks like the same cornfield!!

BTW, that truck is awesome. I love it, and I'm a '67-72 convert since I bought my panel.

hewlett2002000 · 06-01-2007, 02:04 PM

i am in Lake Worth Texas.

Back in Black 66 · 08-06-2007, 09:52 AM

love the look have many of the same ideas with my 66 for the interior how much was the overall cost. of and sweet engine pics im a fan of the serpentine belt setup up and one more question what brand of paint did you go with and what was the cost of paint and prep?

Jdub · 08-06-2007, 08:34 PM

coolair, the truck looks awesome. i just got my truck and one of the more pressing issues is the AC. i really wanna be able to cruise around in town with my son, but he is a baby, and he definitely needs the AC. where did you get you system. what was the cost if you dont mind me asking? also, i dont have the same big beautiful motor you have, mine still has the I6, so will a system like that still be compatible?? thanks in advance!

killer71 · 08-06-2007, 08:42 PM

Can u tell me more about the steering wheel and radio?

05-26-2007, 10:11 PM	#1
coolair Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Osage, IA Posts: 161	Interior custom ac pics A few pic of a VA Gen II Compac installed into my 65. Welded up the dash and installed the controler and vents in dash for an OEM look. Not that hard of a modification and system will freeze you out which makes the adjustablility of the electronic controled system perfect to adjust the vent temp to suit. I'm not too good @ the post pic thing so if I screw up, help me out if you can.........Thanks, Mark

05-26-2007, 10:12 PM	#2
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: Interior custom ac pics That looks beautiful & custom, I love the dash.

05-27-2007, 07:31 AM	#3
setandreel Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Concord N.C. Posts: 115	Re: Interior custom ac pics Looks good coolair, what length is that shifter 16" ?

05-27-2007, 07:39 AM	#4
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Interior custom ac pics thats awesome dude, beautiful truck to __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

05-27-2007, 10:38 AM	#5
64GMCHorsepower Justified! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 1,366	Re: Interior custom ac pics Yeah, is that a Lokar top mount shifter? And I love the Dash, that looks really good..... __________________ Chad 1964 GMC Fleetside Shortbed....350/700R4 tranny

05-27-2007, 11:33 AM	#6
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Interior custom ac pics That's a beautiful truck. Nice job!

05-28-2007, 08:32 PM	#7
coolair Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Osage, IA Posts: 161	Re: Interior custom ac pics Thanks for the commets guys - the shifter is a Lokar floor mount 16" operating a 700R4 trans. M

05-28-2007, 08:37 PM	#8
1963chevyshort New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 261	Re: Interior custom ac pics Yes Coolair it is an awesome truck well put together. A __________________ Anthony 63 chevy stepside SWB 57 chevy 2dr hrdtop belair

05-29-2007, 02:51 AM	#9
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Interior custom ac pics what kind of emergency brake handle is that? __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

05-29-2007, 06:53 AM	#10
64GMCHorsepower Justified! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 1,366	Re: Interior custom ac pics That shifter is the one I've been looking at to run my 700R4..... Very Nice... __________________ Chad 1964 GMC Fleetside Shortbed....350/700R4 tranny

05-29-2007, 12:23 PM	#11
revn67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: east longmeadow, MA Posts: 540	Re: Interior custom ac pics hey coolair...did you have to modify any of the linkage to make that shifter work? i just heard some guys talking about how it isn't bolt on...i have a th350, and by the way....your truck's interior is clean and looks awesome! __________________ 67 small windowed,shortbed,fleetside, sbc 327, th350,12 bolt :under the knife: 71 cab for sale in parts classifieds! 2004 black chevy 1500 "finish your beer, theres sober kids in india!"

05-29-2007, 03:59 PM	#12
Volvo_Matt Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 49	Re: Interior custom ac pics Well done!!! Any idea how much $$ was invested? __________________ 1963 LWB 350 M-21 4spd comp/edelbrock/holly/LT1 1.94/1.60

05-29-2007, 06:53 PM	#13
coolair Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Osage, IA Posts: 161	Re: Interior custom ac pics Iron Butt...picked up the parking brake handle @ a swap meet for 5 bucks......guessing it came from a import?? Revn67........The shifter wasn't in sync with the trans....call to Lokar tech dept and had a simple fix....re-arch the shift rod and re-adjust....works perfect. Other than that no problems with the shifter. Volvo Matt.........Don't want to know...or my wife to know either. Learned a lot building it and have a blast driving it around...just cant pass too many gas stations. M Last edited by coolair; 05-29-2007 at 06:54 PM. Reason: spelling

05-29-2007, 07:12 PM	#14
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: Interior custom ac pics hey coolair. how much was involved with changing to that brake in the floor? thanks, John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

05-29-2007, 08:42 PM	#15
ClassicAutoResto Rust Buster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ky Posts: 558	Re: Interior custom ac pics Slick ride coolair. How do you fit speeding tickets in the glove box though? Kidding aside, looks great!!!!!!!!! Jerry



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05-29-2007, 09:29 PM	#16
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Interior custom ac pics I was thinking of doing something like that with my dash. I don't use an ashtray anyway. It looks nice...

05-30-2007, 01:13 AM	#17
ldanny Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: kemah Posts: 39	Re: Interior custom ac pics can u post a pic of just the guages from the drivers point of view and where did u get them from

05-30-2007, 02:18 PM	#18
Imperial Kustom 100% gearhead Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 313	Re: Interior custom ac pics Droooool!

05-31-2007, 10:14 PM	#19
coolair Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Osage, IA Posts: 161	Re: Interior custom ac pics Idanny - here is a straight on dash/gauge shot. They are Classic Insrument gauges purchased from RB's Obsolete in AZ. A few shots of the engine compartment also........

05-31-2007, 11:33 PM	#20
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: Interior custom ac pics very VERY nice. hope mine looks even close to that good one day. __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

06-01-2007, 02:00 PM	#21
cst70rocket Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Angelo or Eufaula Posts: 301	Re: Interior custom ac pics CoolAir where you at in Texas? I'm assuming central/eastern? I was over at my cousins near Taylor and that looks like the same cornfield!! BTW, that truck is awesome. I love it, and I'm a '67-72 convert since I bought my panel. Last edited by cst70rocket; 06-01-2007 at 02:01 PM.

06-01-2007, 02:04 PM	#22
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: Interior custom ac pics i am in Lake Worth Texas. __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

08-06-2007, 09:52 AM	#23
Back in Black 66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 32	Re: Interior custom ac pics love the look have many of the same ideas with my 66 for the interior how much was the overall cost. of and sweet engine pics im a fan of the serpentine belt setup up and one more question what brand of paint did you go with and what was the cost of paint and prep? Last edited by Back in Black 66; 08-06-2007 at 09:52 AM.

08-06-2007, 08:34 PM	#24
Jdub Big gulps huh? Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Moore, OK Posts: 63	Re: Interior custom ac pics coolair, the truck looks awesome. i just got my truck and one of the more pressing issues is the AC. i really wanna be able to cruise around in town with my son, but he is a baby, and he definitely needs the AC. where did you get you system. what was the cost if you dont mind me asking? also, i dont have the same big beautiful motor you have, mine still has the I6, so will a system like that still be compatible?? thanks in advance!

08-06-2007, 08:42 PM	#25
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Interior custom ac pics Can u tell me more about the steering wheel and radio? __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

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