Vintageair A/C Installation

[jason.ruff]

Where did you get the firewall blanking plate ? Ones ive seen are just flat, do you need the space that one gives you. I would be interested in stickers although mine will be in a HQ, better than having a logo plastered all over it.

[HXsman]

Where did you get the firewall blanking plate ? Ones ive seen are just flat, do you need the space that one gives you. I would be interested in stickers although mine will be in a HQ, better than having a logo plastered all over it.

Hi Jason, I didn't use a firewall blanking plate in the end. I just kept my original Heater Box and patched up the previous Heater core inlet/outlet holes. I did this to keep some originality and I thought I would need the additional space but in the end I didn't need the space.

I had 10 Stickers printed which is expensive for artwork etc but worth it.

[pj350]

That just looks so nice ...
Well done.

[HXsman]

Thanks PJ350

[Cocko750]

Hi HX I would be interested in one of the stickers for the controller, I did the same thing with original controller housing and have been looking for an original looking sticker, let me know if you have any left and a price please
Cheers Anthony

[Kiwivan]

Awesome thanks for that again
Will keep this for the future.

Cheers Kiwivan

[Valencia]

This job is going to do my head in when it comes the time i think im going to leave it to my auto electrician he can rip his hair out .

Question ,i have just stripped my van for a resto at what stage would the aircon system be going back in im thinking of going Vintage Air
i am doing a full resto so will have an empty cab any idea when is the best time to install
cheers G.

[HXsman]

If its stripped out, now is a good time. If you follow the instructions above its not too difficult. Whilst its all apart its a good time to redo all your wiring and run all the required hoses and brackets.

[maxsandman]

I would Trial fit all the interior components, so you drill holes & mount everything before any painting. Then fit it again as the interior is going in. The engine bay stuff & compressor mounts will be more a trial & error when the car goes together. There are different brackets to mount compressor depending on personal choice of what looks good, and what sort of compressor you are using.

[damienengland]

Yeah true on trial fit, especially firewall. I recently did factory air to my panel van and ended up having to punch new holes in the fire wall that i didn't see coming.