AC Vents dash installation 66 C10

[53chevyforever]

Made progress today...moved my ac vents from under dash to dashboard.
Used a 2 1/2 inch hole saw. The vents I used are from Vintage Air I drilled a 1/4 inch hole first in correct location. I removed the regular bit from the hole saw and used a cut off 1/4 inch bolt so not to enlarge the bit hole and make the saw try to wander. The slower the saw turns the better...will not grab and do damage. I used a tootsie roll in die grinder to do the final opening. It is really easy with a carbide bit to gouge. Since I already have the factory
center vent I think it makes a much cleaner look than the vents hanging
under dash.

[The Rocknrod]

Looks awesome!
Thats my plan when I get there. Hopefully the tri-vanes are the same size.
And your gauge panel looks great too.

[53chevyforever]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Looks awesome!
Thats my plan when I get there. Hopefully the tri-vanes are the same size.
And your gauge panel looks great too.

Thanks...appreciate the comment!

[AcampoDave]

I'd like to know more about the vents. Do they open and close or just rotate? Do they turn 360 degrees? Is the trim bezel ample enough to provide a bit of coverage in case the hole gets a bit out of round? And lastly, do you have a part.# for those. I want to do the same deal and have been looking at them on the net, but it'd be nice to have a first hand report.

[damnyankee36]

Looks nice! Been thinking of doing this too. Do you have the factory AC or aftermarket? I have factory and I haven't decided the best way to branch off the factory duct work.

[53chevyforever]

Originally Posted by AcampoDave

I'd like to know more about the vents. Do they open and close or just rotate? Do they turn 360 degrees? Is the trim bezel ample enough to provide a bit of coverage in case the hole gets a bit out of round? And lastly, do you have a part.# for those. I want to do the same deal and have been looking at them on the net, but it'd be nice to have a first hand report.

First...vents just rotate...and will turn 360 degrees the trim bezel is very close...that is why I used the
sand paper rolls in the die grinder after drilling the hole so not to remove too much material to make it fit snugly.
I don't have a part number but there are many different vents you can
get from vintage air or old air products..if I were buying new ones I would
get the triple vein...mine are the dual. I think this is the vintage part number but don't hold me to it (Louver 490535) If you do this be sure to use a dial caliper..not a tape measure...good luck!

[53chevyforever]

Originally Posted by damnyankee36

Looks nice! Been thinking of doing this too. Do you have the factory AC or aftermarket? I have factory and I haven't decided the best way to branch off the factory duct work.

I have a vintage air unit and the factory center vent...I plan to get the
adapter for the center vent to improve air flow. I have to do some wiring before I get to that point. Here is how to contact to get the vent.

[Captainfab]

Just a FYI: Corvette Jim does make individual side vents that are the same design as the center vents.

[53chevyforever]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Just a FYI: Corvette Jim does make individual side vents that are the same design as the center vents.

Mine came with my truck when I bought it or I would have purchased from
Corvette Jim