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hobby67stepside · 08-02-2003, 11:37 PM

Converting non A/C cab and need the center vent.

1970blazin · 08-03-2003, 12:00 AM

I didn't know you could convert the cab of a non AC truck to an AC truck. Does it look stock? I wouldn't mind seeing pics of yours if you don't mind. Is it a tough job? Are the parts hard to find?
Thanks!

teeitup · 08-03-2003, 12:01 AM

I think I have a center vent but not for sure, do you need the chrome outer piece and the black inner piece?

hobby67stepside · 08-03-2003, 12:11 AM

1970blazin, I will cut the hole in the dash to make the vent fit. I've learned the hard way if I mess it up it doesn't make any difference. I will correct it. And I've made so many mistakes that one more wouldn't matter anyway.

teeitup, I need the complete unit. The hose connection and the vent.

Thanks to both of you for responding.

blazin - I will cut holes in the outer sides of the dash to accommodate the air outlets. Yes with determination you can do most anything with these pickups. I am not trying to be a know-it-all because I certainly am not. I have done enough with these pickups to know that you can do what you want. That's what I like about working with metal. You can do almost anything you want to do.

**JDL** · 08-03-2003, 12:26 AM

I did mine it was not to hard. I just driled the holes in the fire wall and used a drimel tool for the dash.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 08-03-2003, 07:29 AM

I have a few complete a/c units around in trucks, my loft and piled on the floor hows 35.00 for everything in and under the dash except the vent hoses and g/box liner, used a/c center with plenium 5.00, used a/c balls and retainers 5.00. plus shipping. Anybody local can pick up a complete unit for outer firewall and under/ in dash for 50.00 or 2 for 75.00.

1970blazin · 08-03-2003, 12:39 PM

Does anyone have a pic or a sketch of all the parts needed to add AC to our trucks (stock I mean, not aftermarket) And would you go stock with this or aftermarket?? I am just decieding I would love AC if I can swing it. My non-AC blazer is just getting done, and I will be driving the kids around in it (I know some of you will think THAT is crazy, eh?) but I would love to have AC in it.
Thanks for any input.
hobby67stepside- not trying to take over your post-sorry- maybe anyone with input can PM me about this subject-THANKS

Diane

72skytop · 08-03-2003, 10:17 PM

I don't think it is crazy to haul your kids around in it. The best times I have driving my '71 Cheyenne is when my 5 1/2 year old son is with me and he asks if I could "buzz it" That means accelerate like a maniac. He often follows that request with, "We won't tell mom this".

That boy is going to be alright.

He enjoys the ice cold factory air, too!

Good luck with your A/C. Mine was a ***** to fix. I couldn't seem to control the hot air. Once I got the hot air diverted, it has been great.

Kevin Korff
Evansville, IN 47711

08-02-2003, 11:37 PM	#1
hobby67stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 952	Center of dash A/C vent Converting non A/C cab and need the center vent. __________________ '05 2500 HD Silverado 6.0 liter '97 2500 4X4 454 eng '92 2500 4X4 350 eng '78 K20 4X4 400 eng '70 Boss 302 (owner for 27 years) '57 Ford shortbox 383 stroker TH350 tranny '23 T-bucket (built in '78) '02 Explorer '67 C-10 short step NW Iowa

08-03-2003, 12:00 AM	#2
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	I didn't know you could convert the cab of a non AC truck to an AC truck. Does it look stock? I wouldn't mind seeing pics of yours if you don't mind. Is it a tough job? Are the parts hard to find? Thanks! __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

08-03-2003, 12:01 AM	#3
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	I think I have a center vent but not for sure, do you need the chrome outer piece and the black inner piece? __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

08-03-2003, 12:11 AM	#4
hobby67stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 952	1970blazin, I will cut the hole in the dash to make the vent fit. I've learned the hard way if I mess it up it doesn't make any difference. I will correct it. And I've made so many mistakes that one more wouldn't matter anyway. teeitup, I need the complete unit. The hose connection and the vent. Thanks to both of you for responding. blazin - I will cut holes in the outer sides of the dash to accommodate the air outlets. Yes with determination you can do most anything with these pickups. I am not trying to be a know-it-all because I certainly am not. I have done enough with these pickups to know that you can do what you want. That's what I like about working with metal. You can do almost anything you want to do. __________________ '05 2500 HD Silverado 6.0 liter '97 2500 4X4 454 eng '92 2500 4X4 350 eng '78 K20 4X4 400 eng '70 Boss 302 (owner for 27 years) '57 Ford shortbox 383 stroker TH350 tranny '23 T-bucket (built in '78) '02 Explorer '67 C-10 short step NW Iowa Last edited by hobby67stepside; 08-03-2003 at 12:19 AM.

08-03-2003, 12:26 AM	#5
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,848	I did mine it was not to hard. I just driled the holes in the fire wall and used a drimel tool for the dash. __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa

08-03-2003, 07:29 AM	#6
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	I have a few complete a/c units around in trucks, my loft and piled on the floor hows 35.00 for everything in and under the dash except the vent hoses and g/box liner, used a/c center with plenium 5.00, used a/c balls and retainers 5.00. plus shipping. Anybody local can pick up a complete unit for outer firewall and under/ in dash for 50.00 or 2 for 75.00. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times. Last edited by MOTHERTRUCKERS; 08-03-2003 at 06:15 PM.

08-03-2003, 12:39 PM	#7
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	Does anyone have a pic or a sketch of all the parts needed to add AC to our trucks (stock I mean, not aftermarket) And would you go stock with this or aftermarket?? I am just decieding I would love AC if I can swing it. My non-AC blazer is just getting done, and I will be driving the kids around in it (I know some of you will think THAT is crazy, eh?) but I would love to have AC in it. Thanks for any input. hobby67stepside- not trying to take over your post-sorry- maybe anyone with input can PM me about this subject-THANKS Diane __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

08-03-2003, 10:17 PM	#8
72skytop Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 147	I don't think it is crazy to haul your kids around in it. The best times I have driving my '71 Cheyenne is when my 5 1/2 year old son is with me and he asks if I could "buzz it" That means accelerate like a maniac. He often follows that request with, "We won't tell mom this". That boy is going to be alright. He enjoys the ice cold factory air, too! Good luck with your A/C. Mine was a ***** to fix. I couldn't seem to control the hot air. Once I got the hot air diverted, it has been great. Kevin Korff Evansville, IN 47711



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