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brokenspoke 03-07-2015 06:12 PM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
I'm pretty happy with how the new vent balls turned out. The side vent just didn't look correct before....Jim did good coming up with this version....I think its as close to factory as can be....Thanks.. Jim

argonaut 03-08-2015 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by corvettejim1968 (Post 7079338)

Damn that looks good! Better than just the factory air alone. I'm thiking hard now about doing this with my 66 and my 64.

corvettejim1968 04-01-2015 08:14 AM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
so here is the latest update... I hired my roommate to make all the parts and my part is to make all the molds , all shipping , all the sales work and advertising. we had a set back with the molds two of them dried out and now I need to make more. I'm picky about my work so I'm training my roommate to produce my level of quality. we will get there someday soon I hope because I know your all waiting for your parts.

on a positive note after paying on credit cards over the last 18 years I made my final payment on Monday earlier this week. now I can concentrate on buying better supplies for my project. thank you all for the feedback and your patience.

pimpston65 04-01-2015 08:26 AM

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hope ur giving ur new employee health coverage and a retirement package!!!

corvettejim1968 05-04-2015 08:27 PM

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an update.

so i called the chrome guy this morning. i should have the center vents back from chrome in 2 weeks and the large vent balls in 6 weeks. i know its taking a long time. I shipped 1 small vent ball to a different chrome place and they charged me $90 and that did not cover shipping it to them. the quality was horrible. so im sticking with the guy i have but the down side is we all wait a long time.

Slambone 05-04-2015 08:34 PM

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Hey Jim. I know that quality is not a fast process. I know I'm okay waiting. Did you get my message from eBay about putting me on the list?

HOTFUN 05-04-2015 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by corvettejim1968 (Post 7074188)
if anybody wants to purchase original vent balls rechromed I can give you more money for your trade in old original vent balls. I will give 50 dollars for each original trade in vent ball for the purchase of original rechromed vent balls.


Jim, Do you have two original OEM GM vent balls that have been rechromed in stock? I have my pair to trade or to send in to have rechromed just want them done nicely for the faceplate I got from you. Thanks, Mark

corvettejim1968 05-05-2015 02:15 PM

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I have really good news. one of my customers has made the ductwork to fit the faceplates I make. he said you can hook up any aftermarket A/C to it. this is going to be awesome for all of us:metal:

s4tund8 05-05-2015 04:16 PM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
Hey Jim - when will the package (shell, vent balls and center vent) be available for purchase?

corvettejim1968 05-06-2015 08:17 AM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
Im at the mercy of the chrome guy. so it looks like 6 weeks. i just called him Monday.

brokenspoke 05-07-2015 05:27 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by corvettejim1968 (Post 7160502)
I have really good news. one of my customers has made the ductwork to fit the faceplates I make. he said you can hook up any aftermarket A/C to it. this is going to be awesome for all of us:metal:

Great news

earl84 05-07-2015 02:45 PM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by corvettejim1968 (Post 7160502)
I have really good news. one of my customers has made the ductwork to fit the faceplates I make. he said you can hook up any aftermarket A/C to it. this is going to be awesome for all of us:metal:

More info, please. This would be great.

doublebeetx 05-07-2015 09:52 PM

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I would like to be placed on the list for the complete center piece and two side vents. Thanks

corvettejim1968 06-07-2015 06:43 PM

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cru_zn_29 06-07-2015 06:59 PM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
That looks simple enough!

corvettejim1968 06-07-2015 07:13 PM

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its very solid and took me about an hour. I just bought a sand blaster today so the next step is to sand blast the dash and paint then mount it on the wall in my A/C vent production wall

nsb29 06-07-2015 09:05 PM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
you did a grate job thanks for posting all the pic. it shows just how easy it is to have that factory look with aftermarket air thanks again

corvettejim1968 06-09-2015 02:51 PM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
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Originally Posted by nsb29 (Post 7201673)
you did a grate job thanks for posting all the pic. it shows just how easy it is to have that factory look with aftermarket air thanks again

thank you sir

corvettejim1968 06-09-2015 02:58 PM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
I did some calling on converting a non A/C truck (like mine) to factory look air.

Vintage Air 4 with the Deluxe heater conversion is part # 941164 $1,395.00
the brackets for the 230 strait 6 is part #146036 (comes with)
if you want to run electric fan like I do the radiator is $279 the fan $170 and the shroud $150.
trinary switch is $35 extra

the Vintage air 4 has 4 outlet hoses at 2 1/2 in and 2 defrost hoses at 2in.
so this will work well for those of us that want that factory look with the center vents and the side vents that I make and the air box that NSB29 makes.

I cant wait till I do mine

nsb29 06-09-2015 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by corvettejim1968 (Post 7203772)
thank you sir

don't call me sir it makes me fill older than I am LOL

cru_zn_29 06-09-2015 07:45 PM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
Jim put me on your list for a set of side vents W/chrome balls and I will paint housings.
Thanks Kenny

Grandpa54 06-09-2015 11:07 PM

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Jim how much for the side vents and are they 2 or 2 1/4. And eta, i would like chrome balls and painted rings,thanks mark

corvettejim1968 06-10-2015 08:32 AM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
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Originally Posted by Grandpa54 (Post 7204357)
Jim how much for the side vents and are they 2 or 2 1/4. And eta, i would like chrome balls and painted rings,thanks mark

from outside to ouside of the inlet its 2 7/16

Grandpa54 06-10-2015 10:38 AM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
How much are they? And how far down the list im i?

corvettejim1968 06-10-2015 02:15 PM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Grandpa54 (Post 7204825)
How much are they? And how far down the list im i?

the side vent assembly is $130 and you are #38 on the list


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